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 M?ndez Berry • Alex Ross
Elizabeth Gilbert • Jay McInerney
Lynn Hirschberg • Chuck Klosterman
Sarah Vowell • Nick Tosches • Rosanne Cash
Greil Marcus • Richard Meltzer • Tour?
Susan Orlean • Jonathan Lethem
Kate Sullivan • David Hadju • Gary Giddins
Luc Sante • Monica Kendrick • Kelefa Sanneh
and more.