Arkie says: "One needs neither a brain nor an ear for music to write music reviews." Right up to a point, but the pejorative connotation weakens the point you are trying to make. My own view, expressed here previously, is that one actually needs no more than an ability to write. And you won't even get consensus on that. I've occupied the privileged position of reviewer, and occupy it still if you take into account the modest ramblings of Salut! Live, and all I have ever claimed is to be a fan who happens to have a platform.
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