Best Classic Rock Critics

Unknown Soldier · 08-14-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Rez

What purpose? I just told you that 99.9% of them make 0 impression and change nothing for me...Most critics in my experience seem to think they are on a different higher plane than every other music listener.

You've mentioned how critics had a zero impact on you now, but it's obvious that to have reached this opinion, you would've been aware of the writings of some music critics and the kind of opinions that they have had over the years. Your exposure to them has been as you say 99.9 negative, so there is your result and they served their purpose in that respect.

Dr_Rez · 08-14-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknown Soldier

You've mentioned how critics had a zero impact on you now, but it's obvious that to have reached this opinion, you would've been aware of the writings of some music critics and the kind of opinions that they have had over the years. Your exposure to them has been as you say 99.9 negative, so there is your result and they served their purpose in that respect.

Their purpose is to effectively challenge your thoughts on something or look at something in a different light. (at least thats what I think of the job they should be doing) If they have not challenged my thoughts on something or see anything differently then no...in fact they have done nothing.

What are we even arguing about...?

mrturophile · 08-15-2013, 08:57 AM

This thread has been a bit hijacked, but the question remains: what classic rock critics of note does anyone admire or recommend?

Unknown Soldier · 08-15-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Rez

What are we even arguing about...?

Certainly nothing worth while

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Originally Posted by mrturophile

This thread has been a bit hijacked, but the question remains: what classic rock critics of note does anyone admire or recommend?

Sorry about that, but that's what happens when two sillies try and lock horns.

Anyway in regards to the thread, I'm actually a big fan of rock critics and usually find their opinions quite absorbing, whether I agree with them though is another matter.

I find Martin Popoff one of the most interesting and also most debatable around. I'd love to sit down with this guy and critique albums with him. Also I find Robert Christgau one of the most bizarre at times in his opinions.

08-15-2013, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
mrturophile Groupie Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3	So, can you name any critics of note that write about classic rock? This thread has been a bit hijacked, but the question remains: what classic rock critics of note does anyone admire or recommend?