Stupid and worthless opinions that seem to inflate the images of silly music and pan the creative, good stuff. This book like too many other books and radio shows seems to value music based on sales and so the great talents are overlooked, and when noticed at all such artists' worst efforts seem to be given the higher ratings. That's how I find it anyway--my most valued artists herein are debased and found wanting, while junk gets the 5 stars. There's also a bias for American music, but that could well be my own glasses. ( )