RJ Smith

RJ Smith’s album reviews that count toward B-Side Breakdowns: 22 reviews, going back to 1997, each next to the album’s Breakdown.

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Writes for

  • Blender 2002–2020 · 12 reviews
  • Spin 1997–2003 · 10 reviews

What they review

  • Rock 41%
  • Metal & Punk 23%
  • Hip-Hop & Rap 14%
  • Indie & Alternative 14%

By the numbers

2A-Sides reviewed, the albums the critics rate highest
4albums given a perfect score
24years of their reviews we track, 1997 to 2020
How their scores spread
  • 0–493
  • 50s0
  • 60s3
  • 70s3
  • 80s8
  • 90+5

Their favorites

  1. Tom WaitsSwordfishtrombones 100 Blender
  2. Iggy PopKill City 100 Blender
  3. The StoogesThe Stooges 100 Blender
  4. The RootsPhrenology 100 Blender
  5. Rage Against the MachineThe Battle of Los Angeles 90 Spin

Artists they keep coming back to

Their scores for each artist, in release order.

A-Sides they reviewed

2 albums that earned an A-Side, the critics’ top tier; they scored 2 of them 75 or higher.

Every review

Outlet
AtmosphereGod Loves Ugly“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.”Blender via Wikipedia80 4/5762020
Aimee MannLost in Space“The authority on kitchen blender appliance for the home or business, providing expert blender reviews to help consumers make the best buying decision.”Blender via Wikipedia80 4/5722020
EaglesLong Road Out of EdenBlender via Wikipedia40 2/5552007
Tom WaitsSwordfishtrombonesBlender via Wikipedia100 5/5962007
Iggy PopKill CityBlender via Wikipedia100 5/5772004
Iggy PopLust for LifeBlender via Wikipedia80 4/5872004
Iggy PopNew ValuesBlender via Wikipedia60 3/5702004
The Von BondiesPawn Shoppe HeartBlender via Wikipedia80 4/5792004
The StoogesThe StoogesBlender via Wikipedia100 5/5902004
Ryan AdamsRock n RollSpin via Wikipedia88 B+692003
Kings of LeonYouth and Young ManhoodBlender via Wikipedia60 3/5792003
The RootsPhrenologyBlender via Wikipedia100 5/5862002
BeckSea ChangeBlender via Wikipedia80 4/5812002
Neil YoungSilver & GoldSpin via Wikipedia70 7/10722000
Emmylou HarrisRed Dirt GirlSpin via Wikipedia40 4/10772000
Ol' Dirty BastardNigga PleaseSpin via Wikipedia80 8/10741999
PavementTerror TwilightSpin via Wikipedia60 6/10791999
Rage Against the MachineThe Battle of Los AngelesSpin via Wikipedia90 9/10881999
KornFollow the LeaderSpin via Wikipedia70 7/10741998
Pearl JamYieldSpin via Wikipedia80 8/10801998
The OffspringIxnay on the HombreSpin via Wikipedia70 7/10651997
Insane Clown PosseThe Great MilenkoSpin via Wikipedia30 3/1052

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