You can gain at least a little bit of insight by looking at their books. I have a few of the 'All Music Guide" books and each has a long list of "contributors", though with no descriptions. They do have a paragraph or so on each of the editors for the book.
All Music Guide- Who are
Many of us go to allmusic.com to get info and reviews on music. Nowhere on their site do they describe who their reviewers are. They say “Our editorial staff and network of writers represent many of the most knowledgeable experts in music..." No names or specifics.
Why do we give these folks credibility, when we don't know who they are? Also, they don't describe clearly how they determine their star ratings?
Their business objective is not to give balanced musical reviews. As they say, "Licensing remains the core of our business today". That's fine. I just want to know who their reviewers are, and what qualifications- if any- they bring to their reviews.
We elected a president because many voters didn't question his credibility. We need to be more critical thinkers & consumers.
Is it not reasonable to request/demand from allmusic a listing of their "expert" qualifications and clarification on their star criteria?
Why do we give these folks credibility, when we don't know who they are? Also, they don't describe clearly how they determine their star ratings?
Their business objective is not to give balanced musical reviews. As they say, "Licensing remains the core of our business today". That's fine. I just want to know who their reviewers are, and what qualifications- if any- they bring to their reviews.
We elected a president because many voters didn't question his credibility. We need to be more critical thinkers & consumers.
Is it not reasonable to request/demand from allmusic a listing of their "expert" qualifications and clarification on their star criteria?