"Pitchfork's Influence on Music Journalism Under Attack"
TL;DR
A writer reflects on how his musical tastes were shaped by others, including Pitchfork, and how a review of Moby's "I Like To Score" influenced his love for electronic music. The article also delves into the history of Pitchfork, its influence on music discovery, and the impact of its recent folding into GQ. The writer interviews James P. Wisdom, a former Pitchfork reviewer, and discusses the site's evolution, its controversial reviews, and the changing landscape of music criticism.
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