I went through this on another forum with Richie no too long ago and I was saying pretty much what Eyes was saying initially. I thought about it a bit more though and in hearing Richie's side of things i think its a bit harsh to cut him down even if it is just an opinion.

I think it's an interesting issue though because there are so many variabes in place. I mean you have the content of the record, the label, the distributer, the effort of the producer, the current release environment, Standards and aspirations ....... it's endless. When I posted about the record I was only considering a few of those elements and maybe that's not right.

If someone has worked hard, believes in himself and has support behind him then I think that has to be a good thing. Whatever you think about the content it gives some peace of mind to know that he made a huge effort to get it out and make a difference rather than just fill the market with the same old sh1t.

As it has been said before what one person loves another will hate and you just dont what work has been put into a record so some criticism may be a bit un fair. However in saying that I think there is alot to be said for getting recognition from already established artists and assuring that what you're putting out his of a high standard and something new.