[Barrin92]

>Why do people get so upset

Probably because of the extraordinary reception mentioned in the article and the claim that's being made? This is apparently the highest rating Pitchfork has handed out in half a decade and it's supposed to be an indicator of a major shift in the music industry.

That's quite a lot and after having listened to it I have to agree with the original poster, I don't really get it either. I expected the next Bowie after those reviews.

[sdenton4]

Sadly, pitchfork has recently been gutted. Wouldn't be surprised if the new masters are doing this purely for PR...

[rotw]

Giving this album 9.1 is the most old-Pitchfork thing they've done in years. It's the anti-PR move to do.

[jnovek]

Pitchfork was already past its prime in recent years, but seeing it gutted by Conde Naste is a bummer.

Have you found a good alternative?