#music-criticism

#music-criticism

Bruce Springsteen celebrates 75th birthday with E Street Band in Asbury Park, highlighting a prolific career since the turn of the century, including music, memoir, Broadway, podcasting, and tours.

Neil Tennant criticized Taylor Swift's music, questioning the lack of famous songs like 'Billie Jean' in her works.

Jennifer Lopez's sequel album fails to resonate, reflecting a lack of genuine emotion and a troubling return to the past.

Katy Perry's new single is criticized for its tone-deafness and controversy, marking a low point in her career.

Musical evaluations are subjective and often shift based on current events and trends.

The initial excitement of a revitalized pop scene has turned into disappointment over stagnation.

Pop music's landscape indicates a desire for catharsis over mere entertainment.

Katy Perry's recent career has seen a decline, marked by uninspired music and questionable public choices.

Her forthcoming album 143 raises questions about her ability to reconnect with audiences.

Recent music releases feature diverse new tracks from various artists, recommended by Jon Pareles.

Exploration of pop music whistle emotional range.

Billy Joel's iconic whistling solo in The Stranger.

Alex Ross is a prominent music critic and author of three books on classical and pop music.

Ross takes both classical and pop music into account and offers fair criticism for both genres.

Music critic roles have evolved, but their importance seems diminished amidst modern media and fan culture.

Wesley Morris critiques Apple Music's best albums list for its recency bias and the irony of Apple's position in the music industry.

Halsey creatively refutes a critical review, turning it into a promotional opportunity highlighting positive interpretations of her work.

Halsey creatively engages with criticism from Pitchfork after receiving a low score for her album The Great Impersonator, showcasing her duality as an artist.

Pitchfork's impact on music and media landscape is undeniable.

The absence of Pitchfork leaves a void in music discovery.

Pitchfork's merger with GQ highlights the endangered state of indie culture in the music world.

The publication's unique critical voice challenged music listeners and played a significant role in shaping music trends.

Pitchfork being folded into GQ is seen as an existential threat to music criticism.

The loss of small music publications suggests a tangible threat to the industry.