The "shaman/showman" trope Julian has used is a good one, and sometimes useful for analyzing a record. I've used it before in some of my reviews.
However, it's not always applicable. Some music doesn't center the "human personality" at all. For example, how would you explain weird low-key instrumental records like Red Crayola's "Coconut Motel" or Eno's "Music for Airports"?
As far as what unsung reviews should be about -- read Joanne Wilder's essay and that pretty much says it all. Anything goes, creativitiy is encouraged, but writings must be of a "decent readable standard." It don't say nothin' about gnostics, negativity, or even "rocknroll" for that matter.
If the admins want to change the rules for the review section, they certainly can. When new rules are posted we should start following the new rules. But until new rules posted, we should keep following the guidelines that are currently up.
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