In Reply to: Nothing of the sort, unless one (irrationally) expects critics not only to have heard all recordings... posted by clarkjohnsen on March 2, 2007 at 11:01:06:
and have to be taken with several shovels full of salt. OR you have to find ones that you agree with, and hope this is consistent!Our nationally read newspaper has a music critic whose speakers sit almost on top of his grand piano (reflecting off them).
How he can review effectively, I just don't know.
I'm also certain, for reasons we both accept, that up to 50% of reviews may well be doubtful on their sound quality comments.
I'm not at all sure that reviews in the Gramophone are the most useful.
WarmestTimbo in Oz
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Follow Ups
- exactly critics statements about recordings ARE therefore, unreliable - Timbo in Oz 11:44:06 03/02/07 (1)
- Whether re audio equipment or music, ...... - feet's too big 07:11:40 03/05/07 (0)