Robert Christgau, the author of 14,000 record reviews, makes the case for expansiveness as the best aesthetic.
Robert Christgau
Critical Commentary/Review: “Writing the Record” — Making Rock Criticism Safe for the Seminar Room
Any American arts critic worth his or her salt is part of a bohemian fringe, is aware of the political resonance of reviews, and is dedicated to sparking serious dialogue about arts and culture.