Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Don Ignacio’s Music Reviews?

It is a web site. What do you think it is?

2. No, I mean, for what purpose does this site exist?

Oh! It’s a hub for all the music reviews written by Michael Lawrence.

3. Thank you. Who operates the site?

Michael Lawrence both writes the reviews and he operates the web site. He’s what we would call multi-talented. He even wrote this F.A.Q.!

4. That’s impressive, I think. What kind of qualifications does Michael Lawrence have in music criticism?

He doesn’t really have any qualifications.

5. …Well then, is he in a band? Does he play a musical instrument? Does he know anything about the technicalities of music?

(...Um I think I'd better start writing this in first-person before I am committed.) No. I am not in a band. I can play the piano a little bit, but I never made it beyond the beginner’s stage. In the spring of 2002, I took a music history course at K-State, but we mostly discussed classical music. In fall of 2006, I took Music Theory I for fun. I've written some songs that you can listen to here. Other than that, I'm not qualified to review music whatsoever.

6. Obviously, Michael Lawrence is just a big fat ignoramus. Why does he even review albums?

The principle reason why I started reviewing albums was so that I could give myself an education in it. I cannot be a rock music snob until I thoroughly examine all types of rock music!

7. So you’re in this just so you can be like one of those jerks in dark-framed glasses who play chess in coffee shops.

No, not entirely. I’m also a chronic writer.

8. Okay. Whatever. What kind of music do you review?

Rock-and-roll albums mostly, but I occasionally will also review a soundtrack now and again. And perhaps some other things I run across.

9. Are you gay?

No.

10. Are music reviews all that there is to this site?

Basically. However, I have written a few short stories in my day, which you may access at stories.donignacio.com. I have capsule movie reviews up now at movies.donignacio.com. I started writing these movie reviews in 1998.

11. I don’t like one of your reviews. I think you’re a moron. Is there any way I can contact you?

Yes! I have provided a link to the comments form where you can contact Michael Lawrence near the bottom of the page of every review. Here is a link: E-mail me here! However, please don’t send any personal insults! If you think I’m a moron, please don’t tell me about it. If you do, I won’t like you very much.

12. What if I don’t think you’re a moron, but I respectfully disagree with one of your reviews?

Then you should definitely e-mail me a comment! Please!

13. What if I want to write you an e-mail pertaining to the group Mae?

Don't. I'm serious.

14. If I send you a comment, will you actually read them?

Yes! Even though I no longer promise to post your comments to the bottom of every review, I still read them all. If it's a good comment, then I'll probably even respond.

15. You haven’t reviewed something. May I review it, and will you post it on your site?

No. Sorry. I’m a little bit greedy! I want this to be a personal project. However, I’d strongly encourage you to start a site on your own. Unlike movie review web sites, a good music review web site is few and far between. Plus, music sites are always more interesting, in my opinion.

16. There’s this band or album that I would really like to see you review. Would you please review them?

Definitely send me your thoughts. I have started several pages because of requests, so send me your thoughts, and we'll see.

17. I really want you to hear this. What if I can make a copy and mail it to you?

Sure! I, of course, am willing to accept free gifts. But there is a chance that I have access to it already. I have a subscription to Rhapsody.

18. I am a member of a band who would like some constructive criticism of our music. Would you please review it?

Yes. Send me an e-mail, and I'll give you my mailing address. I can download the tracks also.

19. What the heck does “Don Ignacio” mean?

It’s a nickname I chose for myself in Spanish class when I was a junior in high school. “Ignacio” was the name I chose. The “Don” part signifies that I am a land owner. (Even though I’m not a landowner. That part was a joke.)

20. Hey! You didn’t answer my question!

Sorry! Nobody actually asked any of these questions. I just made them up. So, if you have a question, then please fill out that mail form!

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