Smackdown: Music Critics

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Our Critics Week special continues with a Soundcheck Smackdown debate over the role -- and relevance -- of music critics today. We'll take your calls and comments. Plus: The latest album from Of Montreal is making many critics' end-of-year lists. The group joins us to talk about "Skeletal Lamping" and to play live in the studio.

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