Use this for general music-related discussion only. Do not post something here if there is a more specific topic for it.

Review the reviewers! Discuss the critics and publications used by Metacritic (and the ones who aren't).

Those topics, plus anticipated 2009 Music go here.

Those topics, plus anticipated 2008 Music go here.

Which albums, artists and events are the most significant this year?

Which albums, artists and events are the most significant this year?

Since Metacritic doesn't post concert reviews, why not post your own in this forum.

We'll be posting links to (legal) streams and MP3s of new music here, and you should too.

For the more mainstream "alternative" bands. For indie-label artists, use the Indie Rock forum.

Use for the likes of Britney and Justin, but not Em or Nelly (who should be discussed in the Rap/Hip-Hop forum).

OK, Punks, here's your new forum.

For classic rock or mainstream rock bands only; for others, use the Alternative or Indie Rock forums.