Bernard Chasan writes:

>>I cannot free myself of the feeling that some of the NY Times critics don't
>>like music very much.  That can't be right, can it?

Don Satz again:

>I think folks need to give these reviewers some slack.  They can't simply
>can't write academic reviews suitable for the classroom, a journal, or the
>music professional.  They have to write for the 'generalist' and hold the
>attention of the readers.  That takes making some comments that can seem
>controversial or off-the-wall.  It has nothing to do with love of music.

We are talking about the premier American newspaper and it needs to meet
a high standard.  Why in blazes should we cut them slack? Should we cut
slack for Times reporters in Afghanistan? For reporters covering Enron?
For sports writers?

Bernard Chasan