Talk:The Rocket Summer

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Page protected due to persisten vandalism by anons. ≈ jossi fresco ≈ t • @ 08:26, 4 November 2005 (UTC)

Now unprotected. Acetic'^Acid 07:39, 7 November 2005 (UTC)

Inconsistancies

"…he is only a fifteen year old who lives in a small town going to high school with his peers." "In 2005, Bryce married long-time girlfriend, Tara." This makes him married at twelve. Similar inconsistencies are are through this. This really needs a rewrite from someone who knows about him

POV

There is a lot of POV in this article, mostly in the Biography section and it needs editing to become NPOV. Acidskater 15:47, 14 March 2007 (UTC)

Christian music

They are Christian why is that not said? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.119.67.47 (talk) 03:12, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

Christian band

They are a great Christian band who aim to bring glory to God. I know that their music is extremely important, as musicians, but the fact that they are Christians is highly essential. I agree, this should be mentioned.

== I don't think it's important or essential. Because he's Christian doesn't necessarily mean he's "aiming" to bring glory to God at all. I haven't heard that from him listening to the music. God isn't what the music is about. We shouldn't categorize and label based solely on religious views. Bi0Shokker (talk) 18:06, 3 August 2008 (UTC) == Shut up guys, it doesnt matter what religion you are. Im Catholic, and if i ever get famous and people go "why isnt it talked about that shes catholic" i will be ashamed. It doesnt matter what you are. And its not a cristian band, its alternative. Its not essentional, are you like a priest or something? Come on people, dont start with religion. Its not important, no one should care. And please dont call them a cristian band, its not bad to be alternative, its not like it means all the bands worship the devil or something. Get this straight though, and this is what im saying, IT DOESNT MATTER, and that wasnt in caps to be mean it was in caps so people would see it. Right now, so is, their an ALTERNATIVE BAND. And there are two people replying to this, where it starts "I dont think" isnt my section, mine starts at "shut up guys".

If the music is lyrically Christian, then it should be mentioned. If the dude is Christian but it's not a major part of the music, then leave it out. Take The Fray and Paramore. Both are completely Christian but their music isn't, so they are not labelled as Christian bands. I think the same should be applied here. Adam2201 (talk) 22:10, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

Although lyrics like "Look, here I am dear Lord, tasting hands of fame, I don't want it anymore if it's not you that I gain." (from Of Men and Angels) lead me to believe that The Rocket Summer could fit into the CCM genre. Moreso than The Fray or Paramore do. Adam2201 (talk) 22:41, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

There are a lot of interviews where TRS specifically states that while he is Christian, he does not consider his music to be Christian. I don't think that it should be included since he distinguishes his music from the CCM genre. I can provide links to these interviews if needed Joannakwong (talk) 12:58, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

Nominated for speedy?

Rec'd a notice saying Rocket Summer was nominated for speedy deletion. Not sure why as he's been on several national tours now, as is said on the article.. I don't see a notice here for it, so maybe that was voted against. Whatever. -Tim Rhymeless (Er...let's shimmy) 06:57, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

Don't worry, it was previously vandalised, and the editor who tagged it didn't notice that. Notability seems very well established. --Amalthea^Talk 10:50, 10 October 2008 (UTC)

not

He is not 24, and if his birthday was this month or last he would be 25!!! Thats not true, hes between 14-17 definetly. What are these people talking about? That person who said "he would be married at twelve" is probably right, hes probably fifteen and not even married. I mean the dudes tiny (no offense, im short to) and he looks like hes my age. This article is so messed up, and cannot be true. Alot of things on the "from first to last" and "sonny moore" ones arent true also. Im starting to hate wikipedia.... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.119.253.67 (talk) 22:32, 25 February 2009 (UTC)

POV

I am having doubts about the neutrality of this article. The amount of intricate detail, and the fact that a lot of the facts were (and some perhaps still are) verified by a link to the band's press release, is hardly encyclopedic. If it isn't written by someone connected to the band it's probably written by someone who is a fan; either way, the NPOV quality of the article suffers. Drmies (talk) 20:54, 14 March 2010 (UTC)

I can see your point. Are there specific sections you had in mind? Any particular sources you'd recommend? Not affiliated with the band, but will try to help rework the article accordingly. Joannakwong (talk) 22:47, 14 March 2010 (UTC)

Note, for instance, the "even larger fan base" removed in this edit. Drmies (talk) 01:25, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

I think your recent edits are fair enough, though I haven't looked at all the sources, but I would suggest not letting this article grow longer--while Wikipedia is not about to run out of paper, the article has a huge amount of detail and, in my opinion, does not need any more. Thanks, Drmies (talk) 01:29, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

Moving that Critical Reception section was a good move, I think. Drmies (talk) 01:47, 15 March 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for your help, appreciate your revisions and comments - they seem fair, and I agree with your decisions on wording. Perhaps you or someone else could take a look at the "Musical style & influence" section? - I feel like POV could be inserted there & it would help to have someone else's opinion. Joannakwong (talk) 01:56, 15 March 2010 (UTC)