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Influential Music Journalists

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about influential music journalists who have shaped the music industry.
Number of Questions: 15
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Who is widely regarded as the 'Dean of American Rock Critics' and known for his sharp wit and incisive writing?

  1. Lester Bangs

  2. Robert Christgau

  3. Greil Marcus

  4. Dave Marsh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Robert Christgau is considered one of the most influential music critics of all time, known for his witty and insightful reviews.

Which music journalist is known for his in-depth analysis of popular music and his book 'The Aesthetics of Rock'?

  1. Simon Reynolds

  2. Mark Fisher

  3. Richard Meltzer

  4. Greil Marcus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Greil Marcus is a renowned music critic and author, known for his book 'The Aesthetics of Rock' and his insightful writings on popular music.

Who is the music critic behind the popular blog 'Pitchfork' and known for his sharp and often controversial reviews?

  1. Ryan Schreiber

  2. Mark Richardson

  3. Nitsuh Abebe

  4. Jessica Hopper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ryan Schreiber is the founder and former editor-in-chief of 'Pitchfork', a popular music website known for its influential reviews.

Which music journalist is known for his work as a critic for 'Rolling Stone' magazine and his book 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'?

  1. Hunter S. Thompson

  2. Tom Wolfe

  3. Joan Didion

  4. Norman Mailer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hunter S. Thompson was a renowned journalist and author, known for his gonzo journalism style and his book 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'.

Who is the music critic behind the popular podcast 'Song Exploder', where musicians break down their songs?

  1. Hrishikesh Hirway

  2. Chuck Klosterman

  3. Malcolm Gladwell

  4. Ira Glass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hrishikesh Hirway is the creator and host of the podcast 'Song Exploder', where musicians discuss the creative process behind their songs.

Which music journalist is known for his work as a critic for 'The New York Times' and his book 'How Music Works'?

  1. David Byrne

  2. David Remnick

  3. Kelefa Sanneh

  4. Jon Pareles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jon Pareles is a music critic for 'The New York Times' and the author of the book 'How Music Works'.

Who is the music critic behind the popular website 'Stereogum' and known for his witty and insightful reviews?

  1. Tom Breihan

  2. Chris DeVille

  3. Ryan Dombal

  4. Sasha Frere-Jones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tom Breihan is the founder and editor-in-chief of 'Stereogum', a popular music website known for its influential reviews.

Which music journalist is known for his work as a critic for 'The Guardian' and his book 'Rip It Up and Start Again: Postpunk 1978-1984'?

  1. Simon Reynolds

  2. Mark Fisher

  3. Richard Meltzer

  4. Greil Marcus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Simon Reynolds is a music critic and author, known for his work on post-punk and electronic music.

Who is the music critic behind the popular podcast 'All Songs Considered' on NPR and known for his thoughtful and engaging interviews?

  1. Bob Boilen

  2. Robin Hilton

  3. Ann Powers

  4. David Dye


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Boilen is the host of the NPR podcast 'All Songs Considered' and a renowned music critic.

Which music journalist is known for his work as a critic for 'The Village Voice' and his book 'Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk'?

  1. Legs McNeil

  2. Gillian McCain

  3. Nick Tosches

  4. Lester Bangs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Legs McNeil is a music journalist and author, known for his work on punk rock and his book 'Please Kill Me'.

Who is the music critic behind the popular website 'The Needle Drop' and known for his in-depth reviews of albums?

  1. Anthony Fantano

  2. Todd in the Shadows

  3. Lindsay Ellis

  4. YMS


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anthony Fantano is a music critic and YouTuber, known for his in-depth reviews of albums.

Which music journalist is known for his work as a critic for 'The New Yorker' and his book 'The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century'?

  1. Alex Ross

  2. Adam Gopnik

  3. David Remnick

  4. Malcolm Gladwell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alex Ross is a music critic for 'The New Yorker' and the author of the book 'The Rest Is Noise'.

Who is the music critic behind the popular podcast 'Dissect' and known for his deep dives into albums?

  1. Cole Cuchna

  2. Joe Budden

  3. Charlamagne Tha God

  4. DJ Akademiks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cole Cuchna is the creator and host of the podcast 'Dissect', where he analyzes albums in depth.

Which music journalist is known for his work as a critic for 'The Atlantic' and his book 'The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory'?

  1. Chuck Klosterman

  2. David Byrne

  3. Kelefa Sanneh

  4. Jon Pareles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chuck Klosterman is a music critic and author, known for his work on popular culture and his book 'The Song Machine'.

Who is the music critic behind the popular website 'Consequence of Sound' and known for his insightful reviews?

  1. Alex Young

  2. Michael Roffman

  3. Katie Rife

  4. Randall Colburn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alex Young is the founder and editor-in-chief of 'Consequence of Sound', a popular music website known for its insightful reviews.

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