"Yes Is The Answer"

Great letter. Sounds like the reviewer is one of those who derides that which he does not understand.

Let's take a look at Rob Sheffield's recent contributions to rock journalism. A book about karaoke and a book about Duran Duran. Of course he's going to be derisive about music with any sophistication. There was a great interview with the book's author and Nathan Larson on WNYC's Soundcheck a few months ago. It should be available to listen to in their show archive.

^ Mhm, that's what I've figured.

Edited by Dayvenkirq - June 21 2013 at 11:25

While we are aware that Kanye West has sampled King Crimson, we plead ignorance to the fact that ASAP Rocky or 2 Chainz might harbor a secret love for Caravan and Gentle Giant.

I must admit I chuckled.

The thing is progressive rock fans poke fun at themselves just like Spinal Tap parodied the whole genre of rock 'n' roll in one swipe. But this guy isn't even funny. I mean even Rick Wakeman bashes progrock in his book Grumpy Old Rock Star ans Other Wondrous Stories but the difference is that Rck is possesion of wit & intellect.

Reminds me of the two part article in The Wire about a decade ago which thought that William Ackerman of Focus had been reduced to recording new age music for the Wndham Hill label. I mean if you're going to bash something at least  know what you're bashing. Why would anyone buy this?

Quite juvenile article, pure trolling. I wouldn't have bothered with a response.
Pretty funny in places though. Obviously written by someone whose favourite styles are punk, new wave, hip-hop, and classical music (for added credibility).

All:  Thanks for your responses.   Epignosis and Queen By-Tor: LOL!!

Don't be upset, it's just the snooze inducers at Rolling Stone, the last place to turn for meaningful, accurate writing on music (or politics).   Who bothers with RS anymore?

What I read was someone using insults to cover up ignorance of progressive rock *music*, as Iain says...lazy cliches.  If it were clever or witty or truly funny, I could appreciate it....but it was just boring and predictable.   

It's funny at its best, but I don't think it is true.
That's typically something that is written by people who cannot really appreciate prog.
That's the kind of reviews I wish to ignore (but secretly it makes me angry, while I should just laugh at it).