Wikipedia:WikiProject Albums
This is a WikiProject, an area for focused collaboration among Wikipedians. New participants are welcome; please feel free to participate!
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WikiProject Albums is an organization of Wikipedians dedicated to improving Wikipedia's coverage of all kinds of audio recording albums. We seek ways of simplifying album pages so users can get the basic information fast, creating high-quality new pages, ensuring a standardized format and making articles as informative as possible.
Feel free to ask questions on the talk page. Below is a basic guide to writing an article on a specific album; this is only a guide and you should feel free to personalize an article as you see fit, though others may change it to fit our standards.
Departments
[edit]- /Assessment
- /Popular pages (Watchlist of popular pages)
- /Sources
- /Stub templates and categories
- List of all subpages of this page
Album article style advice
[edit]All editors are encouraged to consult the style guide, which has many guidelines, suggestions, and tips for creating and improving album articles.
Project templates
[edit]Participate
[edit]Everyone is welcome to join the project and contribute. Lists of members can be found in Category:WikiProject Albums participants and this list.
To join the project, please add: {{User WikiProject Albums}} to your user page. After you save (publish) that userbox to your user page, you will automatically be added to the members category.
Welcome new member
[edit]If you'd like to welcome new users with a message that is tailored to the project, please use the code {{subst:Wikipedia:WikiProject Albums/Welcome}}
which will leave this message on their talk page.
Album articles
[edit]When you create or find a new album article, please use the {{WikiProject Albums}} template to include the article in the scope of this project by adding at the top of the talk page:
{{WikiProject Albums | class = | attention = | needs-infobox = }}
{{WikiProject Albums |class= |attention= |needs-infobox= }}
Either form is acceptable.
The parameters are used as follows:
- The parameter class adds the article to categories based on its quality assessment. Use ratings
stub
,start
,C
,B
,GA
orFA
according to the quality scale. If you are unsure about which rating applies, please leave the parameter without a value. - If the page does not have an infobox, set needs-infobox to
yes
. Otherwise remove this parameter. - If the page needs immediate attention, set it to
yes
. Otherwise remove this parameter.
Note that for several years, there was an importance parameter, but this was removed per consensus in 2023.
Barnstar
[edit]To recognize a fellow editor for their work on album articles, feel free to use the Project's barnstar. Add the following code to their talk page. Type your own personal message in place of "message".
{{subst:WikiProject Albums Barnstar|message ~~~~}}
The WikiProject Albums Barnstar | ||
{{{1}}} |
Notability
[edit]While members of this project like to see new articles about albums, not all albums should have articles at Wikipedia. Many consider any original studio album by a notable artist to be important enough to deserve an article; other editors follow stricter guidelines. See the following policies and policy proposals:
- Wikipedia:Notability (albums)
- Wikipedia:Notability (comedy) (historical, inactive as of February 2007)
- Wikipedia:Notability (music)
- Wikipedia:Notability
Discography
[edit]There are no explicit guidelines on how to incorporate an album article in a discography. Of course, there are several ways it can be done. In all cases, please keep the following hints in mind:
- sort the albums, e.g. ascending by date (since a discography is in some sense a chronology),
- if you use tables, use wikicode, to make the list easier to maintain.
A simple way to list albums could be:
- first album (year of release)
- second album (year of release)
Note that album titles should be in italics and only albums, not release years, should be linked.
A different way using a table could be:
Title | Release date | Notes | Label |
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Firstname | 1999-01-01 | first studio album | Label name |
Secondname | 2000-01-01 | another note | Label name |
Most album covers are non-free images, and are not permitted in discographies (or any other gallery or list). See Wikipedia:Non-free content criteria #8 and Wikipedia:Non-free content#Acceptable_images for clarification of this policy.
500 greatest albums
[edit]One of our project goals is to bring as many albums as possible that are listed in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time to at least GA (Good Article) status.
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The full list is located here.
Open tasks
[edit]Are you looking for Project-related work to do? Here is a list of work that may need to be done:
To-do list for Wikipedia:WikiProject Albums:
Collaboration task[edit]
Maintenance[edit]
Priority 1 (top)
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Articles
[edit]Article alerts
[edit]Did you know
- 14 Aug 2024 – Basie & Zoot (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AstonishingTunesAdmirer (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Aug 2024 – Drukqs (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by LunaEclipse (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Jul 2024 – Ácido Argentino (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Cambalachero (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jul 2024 – Leak 04-13 (Bait Ones) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Joeyquism (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 13 Aug 2024 – Vultures 3 (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Skyshifter (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 13 Aug 2024 – X (Roll Deep album) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Donaldd23 (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 09 Aug 2024 – Violently Delicate (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by WikiDan61 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 09 Aug 2024 – Delicately Violent (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by WikiDan61 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 09 Aug 2024 – Teasing Nature (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by WikiDan61 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 09 Aug 2024 – Dujon Dujonar (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Dclemens1971 (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 08 Aug 2024 – Sky Hundred (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LunaEclipse (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 07 Aug 2024 – Mac & Cheese 2 (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Sharamoscar (t · c) was closed as redirect by Liz (t · c) on 14 Aug 2024; see discussion (4 participants)
- 01 Aug 2024 – International Villager (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Charliehdb (t · c) was closed as redirect by Liz (t · c) on 12 Aug 2024; see discussion (3 participants; relisted)
- 01 Aug 2024 – Beautiful Disorder (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Ltbdl (t · c) was closed as redirect by Liz (t · c) on 08 Aug 2024; see discussion (2 participants)
- (1 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 14 Aug 2024 – Music's in Trouble (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Donaldd23 (t · c): concern
- 14 Aug 2024 – Music of the Millennium II (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Donaldd23 (t · c): concern
- 14 Aug 2024 – Music of the Millennium III (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Donaldd23 (t · c): concern
- 14 Aug 2024 – Nicole and Natalie (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Donaldd23 (t · c): concern
- 14 Aug 2024 – My Old Man (album) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Donaldd23 (t · c): concern
- 14 Aug 2024 – The New Toronto (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Donaldd23 (t · c): concern
- 14 Aug 2024 – New York Soundtracks (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Donaldd23 (t · c): concern
- 14 Aug 2024 – My-HiME soundtracks (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Donaldd23 (t · c): concern
- 13 Aug 2024 – Volver (Plácido Domingo and Pablo Sáinz Villegas album) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Donaldd23 (t · c): concern
- 13 Aug 2024 – Voice (CNBLUE EP) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Donaldd23 (t · c): concern
- (22 more...)
Categories for discussion
- 11 Aug 2024 – Category:RCA Records discographies (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by QuietHere (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Aug 2024 – Category:Annette Ducharme albums (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Aug 2024 – Category:Tribute albums by artist (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Jul 2024 – Category:Kevin Costner albums (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Nicholas0 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Aug 2024 – Category:Urban pop albums by French artists (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 09 Aug 2024 – Timelezz (talk · edit · hist) →Jhayco was RfDed by Voorts (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Jul 2024 – Outsmart (talk · edit · hist) →Neil Cicierega was RfDed by Cogsan (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Jul 2024 – Sumut (talk · edit · hist) →Sumé (band) was RfDed by Whatsup236 (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Jul 2024 – Super Mario Wii 2: Galaxy Adventure Together (talk · edit · hist) →Super Mario Galaxy 2 was RfDed by Mia Mahey (t · c); see discussion
Files for discussion
- 01 Aug 2024 – File:I Am the Walrus picture sleeve.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on I Am the Walrus) was FfDed by JohnCWiesenthal (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Aug 2024 – File:Hello, Goodbye US picture sleeve.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Hello, Goodbye) was FfDed by JohnCWiesenthal (t · c); see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 13 Aug 2024 – It Was Hot, We Stayed in the Water (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by PerfectSoundWhatever (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Aug 2024 – Virtual Self (EP) (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Skyshifter (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Jul 2024 – Born to Run (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Zmbro (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 05 Aug 2024 – 80's Ladies (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by ExcitiveStan3680 (t · c); start discussion
- 05 Aug 2024 – Horses (album) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Holiday56 (t · c); start discussion
- 03 Aug 2024 – VH1 Storytellers (Kanye West album) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Kyle Peake (t · c); start discussion
- 30 Jul 2024 – Life Cycle (Sakerock album) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by IanTEB (t · c); start discussion
- 30 Jul 2024 – Fire (Kittie album) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Chchcheckit (t · c); start discussion
- 30 Jul 2024 – Afrique Victime (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by TheNuggeteer (t · c); start discussion
- 16 Jul 2024 – Microphones in 2020 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by PerfectSoundWhatever (t · c); start discussion
- 11 Jul 2024 – Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides Non-Stop Remix Album (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Skyshifter (t · c); start discussion
- 20 Jun 2024 – Profound Morality (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Chchcheckit (t · c); start discussion
- 12 Jun 2024 – The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 1 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Adamstom.97 (t · c); start discussion
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Featured article reviews
- 13 Aug 2024 – Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Zmbro (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 12 Aug 2024 – Richard D. James Album (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by LunaEclipse (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Jul 2024 – Pagtatag! (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Relayed (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jun 2024 – Beard, Wives, Denim (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Milkk7 (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Jun 2024 – Tyla (album) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Dxneo (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Aug 2024 – With Devils Amongst Us All (talk · edit · hist) put up for PR by Chchcheckit (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Requested moves
- 08 Aug 2024 – Patterns (album) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Patterns (Bobby Hutcherson album) by Georgia guy (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Aug 2024 – Teenage Dream (Katy Perry album) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Teenage Dream by JohnCWiesenthal (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Aug 2024 – Sakura Wars (video game) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Sakura Wars (1996 video game) by Emiya Mulzomdao (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 03 Aug 2024 – Ys (Joanna Newsom album) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Ys (album) by Popcornfud (t · c) was moved to Ys (album) (talk · edit · hist); see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 31 Jul 2024 – Street King Immortal (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to 50 Cent by DBrown SPS (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jun 2024 – Led Zeppelin Deluxe Edition (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Led Zeppelin discography by FunkMonk (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jun 2024 – Minecraft – Volume Beta (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Music of Minecraft by NegativeMP1 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 May 2024 – The Best of Sophie B. Hawkins (2002 album) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to The Best of Sophie B. Hawkins (2003 album) by AjaxSmack (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Feb 2024 – The King's Man (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to The King's Man by Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Aug 2024 – The Wind Rises (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) proposed for merging to The Wind Rises by TechnoSquirrel69 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Articles to be split
- 23 Mar 2024 – Sable (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by QuietHere (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Nov 2023 – Rattle and Hum (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Dream out loud (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Nov 2023 – Top Album Sales (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Koavf (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Nov 2023 – Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1: Snake Oil (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 162 etc. (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Jul 2023 – ImMATURE (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 103.173.241.249 (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Jan 2022 – Maattrraan (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Onel5969 (t · c); see discussion
Articles for creation
- 14 Aug 2024 – Draft:Chor Chor (Gujarati Film 2024) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by TheVivekaPatel (t · c)
- 12 Aug 2024 – Draft:Bright Lights (The Killers song) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by HoodedBeast09 (t · c)
- 12 Aug 2024 – Draft:Ampersand One (single album) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Tihanh (t · c)
- 11 Aug 2024 – Draft:The Name of the Game (album) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Newtatoryd222 (t · c)
- 08 Aug 2024 – Draft:Romance (Fontaines D.C. album) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by BulletToTheGullet (t · c)
- 07 Aug 2024 – Draft:Classic Tears for Fears: The Universal Masters Collection (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Newtatoryd222 (t · c)
- 06 Aug 2024 – Draft:Speed (score) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 223.178.86.6 (t · c)
- 05 Aug 2024 – Draft:The Slow Cosmic Voyage to Wisdom (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Airola (t · c)
- 03 Aug 2024 – Draft:The Signal (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 223.178.85.211 (t · c)
- 01 Aug 2024 – Draft:Somewhere (Bubbles song) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Significa liberdade (t · c)
- (22 more...)
New articles
[edit]Review and assessment
[edit]Statistics
[edit]Album pages by quality | |||||||
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Quality | |||||||
Total | |||||||
FA | 169 | ||||||
FL | 76 | ||||||
GA | 1,549 | ||||||
B | 1,643 | ||||||
C | 9,470 | ||||||
Start | 60,272 | ||||||
Stub | 77,428 | ||||||
List | 1,560 | ||||||
Category | 47,986 | ||||||
Disambig | 270 | ||||||
File | 183,976 | ||||||
Project | 196 | ||||||
Redirect | 28,796 | ||||||
Template | 713 | ||||||
Draft | 189 | ||||||
Assessed | 414,293 | ||||||
Total | 414,293 | ||||||
WikiWork factors (?) | ω = 811,835 | Ω = 5.39 |