How does pitchfork decide which albums to review?
How does pitchfork decide which albums to review?
Pitchfork editors hold long editorial meetings to determine the precise grade of each review … something which apparently started off as a joke… According to entertainingly prickly/divisive music journo Everitt True, it’s not the writer of the review themselves – it’s by editorial committee.
What albums have gotten a 10 on Pitchfork?
Initial release 10.0 rated albums
| Artist | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead | Source Tags & Codes | 2002 |
| Wilco | Yankee Hotel Foxtrot | |
| Kanye West | My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy | 2010 |
| Fiona Apple | Fetch the Bolt Cutters | 2020 |
What is a good Pitchfork score?
Most scores lie between 6.4 and 7.8, with the average review getting a score of 7.0. Best New Music is typically awarded to albums scoring greater than 8.4. Scores between 8.1 and 8.4 have a decent shot at Best New Music, but many albums in that range are not given the title.
How does Pitchfork Best New Music Work?
A little background: Pitchfork rates submissions on a scale of 0 to 10, 10 being the highest score possible. Multiple employees all submit what they feel is the score and they take an average of all employee reviews and that becomes the score. They also vote on whether or not it should get ‘Best New Music’ distinction.
What degree do you need to be a music journalist?
Education and Training Requirements Most music journalists have a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or other related fields. For someone who wants to write about music, it is best that they take music classes for a minor or concentration.
How do I become a freelance pitchfork?
If interested, email [email protected] with the following:
- Your three or four best pieces (links only, no attachments please)
- Lists of your 10 favorite albums and 10 favorite tracks of 2010.
- A brief word about yourself, including where you are located.
