Talk:Through the Wire

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[edit] track release date

the track was actaully written, back in 2003 or earlier, but officially released in 2004. i remember an interview with him saying that i also remember hearing it on an underground station back in 2003 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.15.185.78 (talk • contribs)

Yeah it was recorded in late 2002. Spellcast 23:56, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Failed GA

According to the Manual of Style, and the six good article criteria, this article was quick-failed because:

• Overall:

1. =6
2. =4
3. Fail

• Well written?:

1. lead sections
2. layout
3. jargon
4. words to avoid
5. fiction
6. list incorporation

• Broad in coverage?:

• Neutral point of view?:

• Stability of the article?:

• Images?:

Thank You. --Macys123 21:12, 26 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Another GA review

Woah, that one above was odd...anyways, I'm passing :) Just a few notes to improve.

• The image could do with an expanded fair use rationale.
• An image from the music video would be nice
• "the track was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance but lost to Jay-Z's "99 Problems"" - Don't use "lost"
  • I don't think "lost" is the best word in this context - use "But Jay-Z's "99 Problems" won the award" etc...I dunno, I just don't like the word :) — H₂O —  22:07, 6 November 2007 (UTC)
• Rename "Credits" section to "Personnel" and add a ref for it, if possible (can just cite the album)

If you have any questions/comments, leave a note on my talk page. Cheers, — H₂O —  09:01, 6 November 2007 (UTC)

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