The "Dean of Rock Critics" takes the helm for the eighth edition of Da Capo's acclaimed annual compendium of thrilling words on music. Rappers, rockers, emo-boys, jazz snobs, and poptimists alike eagerly anticipate each edition of Best Music Writing . Returning Series Editor Daphne Carr is joined by a true pioneer of the form, esteemed critic Robert Christgau. Past editions of Best Music Writing have included:

Anne Midgette * David Ritz * Dave Eggers

Sasha Frere-Jones * Michaelangelo Matos

Elizabeth Méndez Berry * Alex Ross

Elizabeth Gilbert * Jay McInerney

Lynn Hirschberg * Chuck Klosterman

Sarah Vowell * Nick Tosches * Rosanne Cash

Greil Marcus * Richard Meltzer * Touré

Susan Orlean * Jonathan Lethem

Kate Sullivan * David Hadju * Gary Giddins

Luc Sante * Monica Kendrick * Kelefa Sanneh

and more...