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Originally posted by thewhitewingedd
I don't think it really matters what critics think...I actually think its very weird the whole critics thing anyway...I find it strange that someone would read an article about an album (SOMETHING THATS TO BE HEARD IN YOUR EARS ANYWAY) and decide that because one critic doesn't like it then you shouldn't either and therefore not give it a chance....
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Critics aren't trying to make up your mind for you, Adam. Their purpose is to present their own informed, well-written opinions in the hopes that they can A) entertain you as you would be entertained by reading any good essay, & B) point out things about the work you may have missed in order to enrich your understanding & enjoyment of it.
Read good critics (like Dave Marsh & John Rockwell & Greil Marcus) on rock music & you'll have a great time! They're not thought police or mind-control agents. They're your brothers & sisters telling you what they think & why; let them engage you in dialog!