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Smackdown: Music Critics
Our Critics Week special continues with a Soundcheck Smackdown debate over the role -- and relevance -- of music critics today. We'll take your calls and comments. Plus: The latest album from Of Montreal is making many critics' end-of-year lists. The group joins us to talk about "Skeletal Lamping" and to play live in the studio.
Soundcheck Poll: Cast your vote for best album of 2008
Music Critics: Irreplaceable or Irrelevant?
Everyone's a critic -- a music critic, in particular. Blogs and social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook serve some of the curatorial roles once held by music critics. Meanwhile, staff cuts at print media organizations have eliminated many music columnists and arts reporters. In another Soundcheck Smackdown, two guests face off over the relevancy of the music critic: Daphne Carr, editor of "Best Music Writing 2008" anthology, and Douglas Wolk, Lacunae.com blogger and contributor to Pitchfork Media.
Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on sorting through online opinions
Tell us: Are music critics irreplaceable or irrelevant? Why or why not? Call us at 212-433-9692 or leave a comment.
Douglas Wolk's blog Lacunae
"Best Music Writing 2008" on Amazon.com
Of Montreal
On the latest album from Of Montreal, “Skeletal Lamping,” songwriter Kevin Barnes summons his inner Prince and coos, “We can do it soft-core if you want, but you should know I go both ways.” Barnes joins us to talk about his latest psychedelic sonic romp, and we’ll hear an acoustic performance live in our studio.
Video: Of Montreal performs on Soundcheck -- and talks about their outrageous stage costumes
Of Montreal site
Video: How To Assemble "Skeletal Lamping" Packaging
Video: "Id Engager"
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