is Pitchfork Ever Gonna Have a Good Take?

Summary

The speaker expresses skepticism towards Pitchfork's music reviews, citing perceived biases in their scoring system. They compare album ratings, such as Travis Scott's 'Utopia' with a 5.7 and Eminem's 'The Death of Slim Shady' with a 4.8, questioning the disparity in scores given to female rappers like Ice Spice, Cardi B, and Saweetie, versus Kanye West and Travis Scott. The critique extends to the reliability of critics in general, urging viewers to form their own opinions rather than relying solely on critic reviews.

Takeaways

• 🤔 Pitchfork is often seen as biased and inconsistent in their music reviews.
• 😕 The user feels that Pitchfork unfairly rated Travis Scott's 'Utopia' at 5.7 and Eminem's 'The Death of Slim Shady' at 4.8.
• 🧐 The user finds it puzzling that Pitchfork gives higher ratings to artists like Sexy Red and Ice Spice, whom they consider less talented.
• 😒 The user thinks Ice Spice and Sexy Red's music is boring and lacks substance.
• 💁‍♂️ While Cardi B is acknowledged as better than the other two, the user still doesn't think she's very good.
• 😤 The user is frustrated that albums they love, such as Kanye West's 'Donda' and Travis Scott's 'Utopia,' received low scores from Pitchfork.
• 😡 The user believes that critics, in general, are untrustworthy and that ratings on platforms like Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes are not reliable.
• 🕰️ The user questions the long-term impact of artists like Sexy Red, Ice Spice, and Cardi B, doubting they will be remembered in five years.
• 😠 The user feels that J. Cole is unfairly hated on by critics, noting that Pitchfork gave him low scores.
• ✋ The user concludes by advising viewers to form their own opinions and not rely on critics.

Q & A

What is the primary concern expressed about Pitchfork in the transcript?

The primary concern is that Pitchfork is perceived as biased in their reviews, with some albums receiving seemingly undeserved high or low scores.

Why does the speaker feel comfortable criticizing Pitchfork over other critics?

The speaker feels comfortable criticizing Pitchfork because it is a company with multiple reviewers, making it less personal than criticizing an individual critic.

What specific album review does the speaker find questionable in terms of bias?

The speaker finds the review of 'Utopia' by Travis Scott, which received a 5.7, and 'The Death of Slim Shady' with a 4.8, to be questionable due to perceived bias.

How does the speaker describe the reviews of female rappers by Pitchfork?

The speaker describes the reviews of female rappers as biased, giving high scores to artists like Ice Spice and Cardi B, while giving low scores to Kanye and Travis Scott.

What is the speaker's opinion on the long-term impact of the albums by Sexy Red and Ice Spice?

The speaker doubts that Sexy Red and Ice Spice will be remembered in 5 years, implying that their reviews may not hold up over time.

What is the speaker's view on the trustworthiness of critics in general?

The speaker expresses skepticism about the trustworthiness of critics, citing Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes as examples of unreliable sources.

What is the speaker's opinion on J. Cole's reception by critics?

The speaker believes that J. Cole is generally disliked by critics, as evidenced by Pitchfork giving his albums a score of 6.0.

What alternative scoring did the speaker mention for Kanye's album compared to Pitchfork's?

The speaker mentioned that Vulture gave Kanye's album a score of 4 and 5, contrasting with Pitchfork's score.

What does the speaker suggest as an alternative to relying on critics' opinions?

The speaker suggests forming one's own opinion rather than relying solely on critics' reviews.

Is the speaker considering ending their critique of critics after this video?

The speaker hints at the possibility of this being the last video on critics, indicating a potential end to their critique.

What is the main takeaway message from the speaker in the transcript?

The main takeaway is to encourage viewers to form their own opinions about music rather than relying on critics' reviews.