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
- 26 Dec 2024 – Good Riddance (album) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Locust member (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Dec 2024 – Doctor Who specials (2022) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TheDoctorWho (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Dec 2024 – Troupeau Bleu (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Phibeatrice (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Dec 2024 – Always Happy to Explode (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by DrOrinScrivello (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Dec 2024 – Manger on McNichols (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TheseVGF (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Dec 2024 – Life Till Bones (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by ThaesOfereode (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Nov 2024 – Epic: The Musical (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Di (they-them) (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Nov 2024 – I Care So Much That I Don't Care at All (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by MaranoFan (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Oct 2024 – Chromakopia (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by MontanaMako (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 26 Dec 2024 – Thy Kingdom Come (Transformation Worship album) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by JTtheOG (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 22 Dec 2024 – Who Is Dr Who (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by QuietHere (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 16 Dec 2024 – S-E-X-X-Y (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Vigilantcosmicpenguin (t · c); see discussion (4 participants; relisted)
- 16 Dec 2024 – I Palindrome I (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Vigilantcosmicpenguin (t · c); see discussion (4 participants; relisted)
- 16 Dec 2024 – They'll Need a Crane (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Vigilantcosmicpenguin (t · c); see discussion (4 participants; relisted)
- 16 Dec 2024 – Man, It's So Loud in Here (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Vigilantcosmicpenguin (t · c); see discussion (4 participants; relisted)
- 16 Dec 2024 – The Guitar (The Lion Sleeps Tonight) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Vigilantcosmicpenguin (t · c); see discussion (4 participants; relisted)
- 16 Dec 2024 – (She Was A) Hotel Detective (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Vigilantcosmicpenguin (t · c); see discussion (4 participants; relisted)
- 15 Dec 2024 – At Home With Cherry Twister (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bastun (t · c); see discussion (5 participants; relisted)
- 12 Dec 2024 – Skeletons (Wednesday 13 album) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by QuietHere (t · c); see discussion (2 participants; relisted)
- (3 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 22 Dec 2024 – Love Songs (1982 Elton John album) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Elephantranges (t · c): No reliable sources and may fail WP:NALBUM
- 17 Dec 2024 – Who Is Dr Who (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by QuietHere (t · c) was deproded by Mushy Yank (t · c) on 22 Dec 2024
Categories for discussion
- 19 Dec 2024 – Category:¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tré! (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Starcheerspeaksnewslostwars (t · c); see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 23 Dec 2024 – Country metal (talk · edit · hist) →Category:Country metal albums was RfDed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Dec 2024 – Aiaiaiaiaiai (talk · edit · hist) →Vopli Vidopliassova was RfDed by Shhhnotsoloud (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Dec 2024 – Trafozsatsfm (talk · edit · hist) →The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars was RfDed by 2A0E:1D47:9085:D200:A441:E116:80BC:26F3 (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Dec 2024 – Foot Solider (Rich Homie Quan song) (talk · edit · hist) →Rich as in Spirit was RfDed by Sonic678 (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Dec 2024 – Stereo Solider (talk · edit · hist) →DNA (Little Mix album) was RfDed by Sonic678 (t · c); see discussion
Files for discussion
- 23 Dec 2024 – File:Katy Perry - 1432.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on 143 (Katy Perry album)) was FfDed by Lil-unique1 (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Dec 2024 – File:WHAM (Who Hard as Me) - Lil Baby.png (talk · edit · hist) (on WHAM (Who Hard as Me)) was FfDed by Binksternet (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Dec 2024 – File:Genesis83-98boxset.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Genesis 1983–1998) was FfDed by Iruka13 (t · c); see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 11 Dec 2024 – Eternal Blue (album) (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by MFTP Dan (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Dec 2024 – Virtual Self (EP) (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Skyshifter (t · c); see discussion
Featured list candidates
- 27 Nov 2024 – List of music released by Moldovan artists that has charted in major music markets (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by Cartoon network freak (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 27 Dec 2024 – Decide (album) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by CatchMe (t · c); start discussion
- 26 Dec 2024 – May Death Never Stop You (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by NegativeMP1 (t · c); start discussion
- 26 Dec 2024 – Exeter (album) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Locust member (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Dec 2024 – Stoney (album) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Locust member (t · c); start discussion
- 22 Dec 2024 – Into the Light: The Solo Albums (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by HereIGoAgain (t · c); start discussion
- 20 Dec 2024 – Mercurial World (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by CatchMe (t · c); start discussion
- 19 Dec 2024 – Census Designated (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Locust member (t · c); start discussion
- 16 Dec 2024 – Lift Your Skinny Fists like Antennas to Heaven (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Lazman321 (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Dec 2024 – Red Light (Bladee album) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Locust member (t · c); start discussion
- 14 Dec 2024 – Eversince (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Locust member (t · c); start discussion
- (31 more...)
Good topic candidates
- 22 Aug 2024 – Don't Wake Me Up (album) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by PerfectSoundWhatever (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 22 Dec 2024 – Black Ken (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by CarbonLollipop (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Nov 2024 – Tyla (album) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Dxneo (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Nov 2024 – Midnights (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Ippantekina (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Oct 2024 – 1989 (Taylor's Version) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Brachy0008 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Aug 2024 – Ilana (The Creator) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by TheNuggeteer (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 25 Dec 2024 – Music Inspired by Lord of the Rings (Bo Hansson album) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Music Inspired by Lord of the Rings by Tbhotch (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Dec 2024 – Cacophony (album) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Cacophony (Rudimentary Peni album) by Frost (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Dec 2024 – Cacophony (studio album) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Cacophony (Paris Paloma album) by Frost (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Dec 2024 – Pottu (film) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Pottu by Theparties (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Dec 2024 – Brand New Dance (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Brand New Dance (album) by TenPoundHammer (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Dec 2024 – Oneiric Diary (EP) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Oneiric Diary by QuietHere (t · c) was moved to Oneiric Diary (talk · edit · hist) by Frost (t · c) on 26 Dec 2024; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 06 Dec 2024 – House in the Woods (album) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Low Roar by QuietHere (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Dec 2024 – Amoeba's Secret (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Live in Los Angeles (Paul McCartney album) by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Dec 2024 – Beowulf (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Beowulf (2007 film) by QuietHere (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Nov 2024 – Live in Los Angeles (Paul McCartney album) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Amoeba's Secret by Elephantranges (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Nov 2024 – This Is Not the Green Fury (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to The Green Fury by Based5290 (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Sep 2024 – MTV Roadies: Karm Ya Kaand (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to MTV Roadies by M S Hassan (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
- 21 Dec 2024 – Lana (album) (talk · edit · hist) proposed for merging to SOS (SZA album) by Articleszm (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 18 Dec 2024 – A Complete Unknown (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) proposed for merging to A Complete Unknown by QuietHere (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Articles to be split
- 07 Dec 2024 – 2000 Today (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Nordisk Plus (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Oct 2024 – Judas and the Black Messiah (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Robertsky (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Oct 2024 – Taiyo (Locomía album) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Altenmann (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Mar 2024 – Sable (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by QuietHere (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
- 26 Dec 2024 – Draft:Bird On The Buffalo (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Forester56 (t · c)
- 23 Dec 2024 – Draft:Nemrud (band) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Rogermurdock76 (t · c)
- 22 Dec 2024 – Draft:Greatest Jukebox Hits (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Newtatoryd222 (t · c)
- 13 Dec 2024 – Draft:José de Molina (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by MexicanSoda (t · c)
- 10 Dec 2024 – Draft:Gorilla Warfare (Shaquille O'Neal album) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by ECSNDY (t · c)
- 10 Dec 2024 – Draft:Staying Alive (soundtrack album) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Juand.1974 (t · c)
- 09 Dec 2024 – Draft:Caymmi visita Tom (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Mtvdanilo (t · c)
- 04 Dec 2024 – Draft:Essas Mulheres (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Boyfrombahia (t · c)
- 04 Dec 2024 – Draft:Black Friday (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 223.178.84.193 (t · c)
- 29 Nov 2024 – Draft:A Measure of Shape and Sounds (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 160.177.121.129 (t · c)
- (25 more...)
New articles
[edit]Review and assessment
[edit]Statistics
[edit]Album pages by quality | |||||||
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Quality | |||||||
Total | |||||||
FA | 170 | ||||||
FL | 76 | ||||||
GA | 1,569 | ||||||
B | 1,733 | ||||||
C | 9,799 | ||||||
Start | 61,236 | ||||||
Stub | 75,562 | ||||||
List | 1,569 | ||||||
Category | 7,091 | ||||||
Disambig | 17 | ||||||
File | 159,362 | ||||||
Project | 21 | ||||||
Redirect | 21,285 | ||||||
Template | 61 | ||||||
Draft | 170 | ||||||
Assessed | 339,721 | ||||||
Unassessed | 8 | ||||||
Total | 339,729 | ||||||
WikiWork factors (?) | ω = 807,250 | Ω = 5.38 |