https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/roisin-murphy-hit-parade/

 

The Irish artist’s full-length collaboration with DJ Koze is a showcase of everything impressive about the musician sapped of the excitement that has historically made her work feel so vital.

They were clearly gonna give her a higher score and it becomes evident reading the review. This is the maximum score they could give without the album being BNM.

It's crazy but if it was a popstar they would take in consideration their behaviour and what they say online……..They are such hypocrites

5 minutes ago, ugo said:

It's crazy but if it was a popstar they would take in consideration their behaviour and what they say online……..They are such hypocrites

The gag is they barely talk about the actual songs on the album  

9 minutes ago, Draper. said:

They were clearly gonna give her a higher score and it becomes evident reading the review. This is the maximum score they could give without the album being BNM.

they’ve given 8.2 scores BNM numerous times, the score could be the same, just without the BNM tag

Edited September 13, 20232 yr by ChapelHooker

4 minutes ago, Katamari said:

The gag is they barely talk about the actual songs on the album  

that’s simply untrue 

i appreciate them acknowledging the context this album is being released in. yes, this is the best album of her career (mostly thanks to DJ Koze) but it’s incredibly hard to actually enjoy it. 

A good score and still subjective. The reception to this album honestly makes me very optimistic about music journalism lol. The controversy around this album is completely warranted and Roisin was rightfully taken to task but the album is impeccable and to pretend otherwise would be an L for any publication.

Edited September 13, 20232 yr by Domination

The objectivity with which music publications have approached this album should be studied by aspiring journalists. This is a perfect way to review a piece of art on it's merits while also acknowledging the uncomfortable conversations surrounding the artist and how they may sour public opinion and personal goodwill.

talent won, poor ATRL

13 minutes ago, nostalgic said:

The objectivity with which music publications have approached this album should be studied by aspiring journalists. This is a perfect way to review a piece of art on it's merits while also acknowledging the uncomfortable conversations surrounding the artist and how they may sour public opinion and personal goodwill.

Agree, if they had panned her just because it would’ve been ridiculous. 
 

I personally won’t be listening to the album as she remains trash but still, reviewers need to be objective. 

3 minutes ago, CaptainMusic said:

Agree, if they had panned her just because it would’ve been ridiculous. 
 

I personally won’t be listening to the album as she remains trash but still, reviewers need to be objective. 

Just don't review it, lol. It's not that hard. Pathetic hacks. 

the basement being wrong again...

24 minutes ago, Blade Runner said:

Just don't review it, lol. It's not that hard. Pathetic hacks. 

That would be the way to do it

26 minutes ago, Blade Runner said:

Just don't review it, lol. It's not that hard. Pathetic hacks. 

True that would be better but they already praised her songs before the mess

TABS queen 

Im glad they rated it properly despite the controversy cause this album is phenomenal. 

39 minutes ago, Blade Runner said:

Just don't review it, lol. It's not that hard. Pathetic hacks. 

how is that fair journalism? this is like the second most talked about release of the entire week. they cant just brush it under the rug because of her statements.

 

im glad that pitchfork decided to rate it fairly. that is just good journalism on their behalf.

I do think the score would've been higher and the review definitely reads as if it is. The Guardian's review was the definitive summation of this album's release though, I don't think the Pitchfork staff have been particularly insightful or worth reading lately. 

Deserves higher but good to see they still rated it a great score

31 minutes ago, HonourableVomit said:

I do think the score would've been higher and the review definitely reads as if it is. The Guardian's review was the definitive summation of this album's release though, I don't think the Pitchfork staff have been particularly insightful or worth reading lately. 

I didn’t expect Laura Snapes to snap like that but that review was fantastic

51 minutes ago, KatyPrismSpirit said:

how is that fair journalism? this is like the second most talked about release of the entire week. they cant just brush it under the rug because of her statements.

 

im glad that pitchfork decided to rate it fairly. that is just good journalism on their behalf.

We don't give a F+CK. Enough with giving transphobes more attention than they actuallly deserve. She can burn in hell or whatever. 

Edited September 13, 20232 yr by Blade Runner

2 hours ago, Blade Runner said:

Just don't review it, lol. It's not that hard. Pathetic hacks. 

This is true. Pitchfork aren’t obliged to review everything. Indeed, they skip many albums. Roisin isn’t an A-lister so missing her album wouldn’t have made many waves lol.

I'm glad they showed a bit of professionalism. You can drag her for the comments separately, but the album is undeniably great and the review/score should reflect that