Robert Christgau
Robert Christgau on Stella Donnelly's Musical Encyclopedia of Assholes
The Dean of American rock critics also reviews albums from Sharon Van Etten and Jenny Lewis.
Robert Christgau on Pedro The Lion's Return
"But on his first Pedro the Lion record since 2004, recollections of his Arizona boyhood are marked by a forgiveness that testifies to his spiritual development."
Robert Christgau on Ariana Grande's Garden of Sonic Delights
The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews Grande's 'Sweetener' and 'thank u, next,' Robyn's 'Honey,' and albums from Diana Gordon and Amber Mark.
Robert Christgau on Todd Snider's Replayable 'Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3'
The Dean of American Rock Critics also assesses two albums from Leyla McCalla and one from Our Native Daughters.
Robert Christgau on Aesop Rock and Tobacco's Funny Collab, 'Malibu Ken'
Plus, the Dean of American Rock Critics reviews three albums from Chicago rapper Serengeti and one from MC Frontalot.
Robert Christgau on Dreezy's Step Up and Dua Saleh's Spooky, Abstract Rap
The Dean of American Rock Critics also reviews Bali Baby's 'Resurrection.'
Robert Christgau on Carsie Blanton's Unabashed Politics
The Dean of American Rock critics also discusses albums from The Paranoid Style, Caroline Rose, The Regrettes, and The Rails.
Robert Christgau on Jazz-Rock Staple Harriet Tubman
The Dean takes a trip around the world this week, reviewing albums from Brazil's Thiago Nassif, New Orleans' Hot 8 Brass Band, and Haiti's RAM.
Robert Christgau on Alex Chilton's Fragile Love Songs
The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews three records from the late Big Star singer, including a new 15-track compilation, ' From Memphis To New Orleans.'
Robert Christgau on Saba's Humanist Hip-Hop
The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews two records from the Chicago indie rapper, plus recent projects from The Coup, G Herbo, Czarface, and 1800 Seconds.
Robert Christgau on The Ex's Protest Music and and Idles' Rage
The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews The Ex's '27 Passports,' Idles' 'Joy as an Act of Resistance,' Marie Davidson's 'Working Class Woman,' and Public Service Broadcasting's 'Every Valley.'
Robert Christgau on The Delines' Depth and Kacey Musgraves's Quiet Sell
The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews The Delines' 'The Imperial,' Musgraves's 'Golden Hour,' Marianne Faithfull's 'Negative Capability,' and Brandi Carlile's 'By The Way, I Forgive You.'