Metacritic

[TrueFaith77]

I think the OP also brings up a pertinent issue because it helps us to understand the context in which Stevie/the Mac is making art. Websites like metacritic while pretending to be about consensus, in fact reflect the hipster perspective. What metacritic helps to illustrate is that Stevie is not in fashion, not considered "hip." Considering why that is the case might also illuminate aspects of Stevie's art and provide background for conjecture on what Stevie and/or the Mac will do next.

The OP's topic is totally pertinent to discussions surrounding the album.

I can't speak for the OP, but I certainly take all things Mac personally.

[FM77]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

It is the best reviewed album of her solo career. I'm sure Stevie cares. She worked hard on this thing, and can barely promote it. She doesn't need this ****. Obviously, other people care about Metacritic because they continue to site it in her stupid Wikepedia and people do use it for background information. I mean come on. Get out of your bubble. It matters. I'm tired of seeing her being lambasted for not being with Fleetwood Mac, or being a hippie. At least she tries to write her own stuff and be an artist. You would think at the age 63 the crap would stop. Not quite.

At the end of the day all that really matters is SALES. There have been plenty of records that critics did not like that sold millions. Conversely, there have been critically acclaimed records that no one bought. If she got 4 star reviews everywhere and the album sold as it has, it still would not generate a big tour like huge sales would. Her fans will buy this record and love this record. She is VERY excited about it.

Isn't your board name from one of the worst reviewed movies in the history of the world? Does it matter to you? No. Just relax. Stevie has plenty of money. She will be fine.

[Christopher]

Just as it relates to this thread regarding Metacritic, I'm holding out hope that Mojo And NME come through with good to great reviews for IYD, they would certainly help in bringing up Stevie's score.
But as a fan, I could not be more pleased with IYD. It has exceeded my expectations (which were high). Just thinking about how good this record is *almost* bring me to tears. What the The New Yorker wrote about IYD being almost post millennial is true. This collection of songs gathers the sound and stylings of classic Stevie and songwriting from the 70's through the 90's. It is a time capsule, yet still does not feel out of place in 2011. An instant classic! It speaks volumes when the consensus of her hardcore fans seem ecstatic over this record, that's not an easy feat to achieve, and Stevie has done it.

[BTFLCHLD]

If Stevie's not careful, Heidi Spencer will kick her metacritic ass

[chiliD]

Originally Posted by FM77

At the end of the day all that really matters is SALES. There have been plenty of records that critics did not like that sold millions.

Just think "ABBA".

Originally Posted by FM77

Conversely, there have been critically acclaimed records that no one bought.

Think Out Of The Cradle.

[Annabell Lee]

Originally Posted by bluefox4000

I have not read a single review since this album dropped......or any album for that matter
I go by my ear......always reliable for me

Mick

Great post ! I ALWAYS go by mine as well ! Jondalar does have a point though, there are certain types of people that DO go to these critic sites religiously. That could be a bad thing esp. considering word of mouth and how easily things get around ! This is just another reason i normally don't read critic reviews of anykind. If i put faith in some of those idiots, i wouldn't love half the music or movies that i do today !