by Mick G » 5th Jun 09, 18:34
Not gonna correct you with actual sentence,
but Kerrang! have long been massive admirers of Ginger's work, solo or otherwise.
As a mag it has flaws, follows trends etc. but Ginger has always maintained a level of respect in the British rock press in general, and with Kerrang! in particular (despite infamous past run-ins!), even when veering off into pastures new with his solo stuff.
truth is, press have a little too much sway over people's minds, including mine, when it comes to the music you investigate.
A bad review can cause people to skim right past it, a great one makes people take notice.
Always disappointed if I see a shitty Supersuckers or Wildhearts review - I know it's unreflective of the audience reaction and feeling, but that's the press for you - manipulative and unreflective so often.
You gotta lean to read between the lines, and trust your gut instinct!
