The “Dean of Rock Critics” takes the helm for the eighth edition of Da Capo’s acclaimed annual compendium of thrilling words on music. Rappers, rockers, emo-boys, jazz snobs, and poptimists alike eagerly anticipate each edition of Best Music Writing. Returning Series Editor Daphne Carr is joined by a true pioneer of the form, esteemed critic Robert Christgau. Past editions of Best Music Writing have included: Anne Midgette * David Ritz * Dave Eggers Sasha Frere-Jones * Michaelangelo Matos Elizabeth Méndez Berry * Alex Ross Elizabeth Gilbert * Jay McInerney Lynn Hirschberg * Chuck Klosterman Sarah Vowell * Nick Tosches * Rosanne Cash Greil Marcus * Richard Meltzer * Touré Susan Orlean * Jonathan Lethem Kate Sullivan * David Hadju * Gary Giddins Luc Sante * Monica Kendrick * Kelefa Sanneh and more…
About the Author
Robert Christgau is the author of Grown Up All Wrong and Any Old Way You Choose It, among other books. He (more…)