All Songs Considered New Music Friday: The best albums out Jan. 26 (and why they deserve reviews)
Jan 26, 2024
Ann Powers, Tom Huizenga, and Sheldon Pearce discuss the music of The Smile and its distinction from Radiohead. They also touch on the state of music criticism after the recent lay-offs at Pitchfork. The podcast explores the album's trio format, the future of Radiohead, the evolution of music criticism, and other new album releases.
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Gosling's Ken Commitment
- Ryan Gosling seems very committed to his "Ken" character from the Barbie movie.
- He even played into the "Ken" persona throughout the press junket.
Music Journalism in Crisis
- Music journalism faces an uncertain future due to recent layoffs at major publications like Pitchfork and the LA Times.
- These changes raise questions about the survival of music criticism as we know it.
Take 3's Unique Structure
- The album "Take 3" features a unique structure, incorporating sections of Francis Poulenc's 1947 suite as palate cleansers.
- This creates an album-like listening experience.