Robert Christgau
Robert Christgau Reviews Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba's 'Miri'
The master picker and tinkerer of Mali's ngoni lute can rock out with any desert Hendrix. But on 'Miri' he abandons the amplifiers and record his most purely listenable album.
Robert Christgau Takes on Mitski's Disquieting Angst
The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews Mitski's 'Be the Cowboy,' Soccer Mommy's 'Clean,' Adrianne Lenker's 'Abysskiss,' and Nice As Fuck's self-titled effort.
Robert Christgau on SOPHIE's Sweet Clarity
The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews SOPHIE's 'Oil of Every Pearl's Un-Insides,' Beats Antique's 'Shadowbox,' DJ Koze's 'Knock Knock,' and Allen Ravenstine's 'Waiting for the Bomb.'
Robert Christgau on Some Bright Australians and an Indie-Rocker's Upswing
The Dean of American Rock Critics reviews two albums apiece from Rolling Blackouts C.F., Fred Thomas, and Walter Martin.
Robert Christgau on Lorde, Amber Coffman, and Bleachers
The dean on some of this spring's biggest pop releases.
Rap’s Early 2017 Victory: Robert Christgau on Kendrick Lamar, Migos, and Future
It would be silly to deny how good this music sounds.
The Western Sahara Isn't Big Enough: Expert Witness with Robert Christgau
The Dean takes on records from Orchestra Baobab, Tinariwen, and the late Mariem Hassan.
On Syd's Depth and Resonance: Expert Witness with Robert Christgau
The Dean tackles new albums from Nnamdi Ogbonnaya and Syd, before looking back at recent records by NxWorries and John Legend.
Gypsy Horns and Erotic Lullabies: Expert Witness with Robert Christgau
The Dean tackles albums from Tom Zé, Fanfare Ciocarlia, and The Klezmatics.
An Incorrigibly Courteous Liar's Last Act: Expert Witness with Robert Christgau
The Dean reviews Leonard Cohen's final album and a trio of records from Jens Lekman.
Danny Brown Times Three: Expert Witness with Robert Christgau
The Dean offers his take on the Detroit rapper's career, along with a bit of Ab-Soul.
The Strangest Songs of Neil Young's Career, and More
This week's Expert Witness looks at releases from The Highwaymen, Dave Van Ronk, and more.