Criticism Quote by Robert Christgau

If rock criticism is to be a political calling, which has always been my angle, that's obviously not because it's a fountainhead of protest…

— Robert Christgau

“I call it treason against rock 'n' roll because rock is the antithesis of politics. Rock should never be in bed with politics. ...…

— Alice Cooper

“Parents, preachers, and politicians think rock music is the source of young people's despair. They don't understand it's just a reflection. They also forget…

— Jeri Smith-Ready

Politics can be strengthened by music, but music has a potency that defies politics.

— Nelson Mandela

All my friends are rock critics, so we talk about rock criticism a lot. Because of that, in order to be part of the…

— Chuck Klosterman

Rock and roll used to be for kicks, now a days it's politics.

— Billy Joel

Maybe there's a different story when it comes to hip-hop or different genres, but as far as rock music goes, I think there is…

— Conor Oberst

“What's the big-deal about "Rock" music, anyway? What does it have over, say, Polka music? Polka music has integrity - it's music made by…

— Peter Bagge

Rock and roll just used to be for kicks, now a days it's politics.

— Billy Joel

Sometimes music isn't the way to talk politics, you know?

— Gary Rossington

For me, the association with rock is one of force and anger and aggression. And definitely, in the past, I've made songs that attack…

— Boots Riley

Sometimes I'm trying to communicate a feeling. Sometimes I can't piece it together into any kind of coherant thesis. I'm just trying to evoke…

— A.C. Newman