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Key ideas and works: Explored the intersection of American music, politics, and culture. Notables books are 'Mystery Train' and 'Lipstick Traces'. Influence: His cultural analysis approach to rock music has been influential, particularly his focus on punk and its broader cultural implications.

Key ideas and works: Television critic for the Los Angeles Times with a background in music criticism, covers pop culture, media, and Middle Eastern issues. Influence: Her music criticism often intersects social and political conversations, offering nuanced understanding of cultural dynamics.

Key ideas and works: Noted for his writing on classical music and its modern relevance. Author of 'The Rest Is Noise', examining 20th-century music through a social and historical lens. Influence: Ross has made classical music more accessible to contemporary audiences, bridging the gap between pop and classical criticism.

Key ideas and works: Author of 'When Chickenheads Come Home to Roost', her writing blends cultural criticism with feminism, focusing on hip-hop and black culture. Influence: Morgan's term 'hip-hop feminism' has shaped discussions about gender relations and identity within hip-hop culture.

Key ideas and works: Her criticism frequently addresses gender inequality in the music industry. Author of 'The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic'. Influence: Has been a vocal advocate for women's representation in music journalism and criticism, challenging the industry's gender bias.

Key ideas and works: A historian and critic specializing in jazz and country music. Works include 'The Jazz Life' and 'Hear Me Talkin' to Ya'. Influence: His blend of socio-political analysis with music criticism brought social issues to the fore in music discussions.

Key ideas and works: Created 'Consumer Guide' columns, grading albums and offering concise reviews. Works include 'Christgau's Record Guide'. Influence: Known as the 'Dean of American Rock Critics', his approach to music criticism influenced many by its candid and consumer-focused writing style.

Key ideas and works: British rock critic known for his work with 'NME' during the 1970s. His book 'The Dark Stuff' profiles various rock icons. Influence: His personal style and in-depth artist profiles set a new standard for music journalists and critics to get closer to the artists they wrote about.

Key ideas and works: Critic known for his postmodern style of music journalism. Worked with 'NME' and 'The Face', key figure in the development of the post-punk music scene. Influence: His eclectic and intellectual writing style influenced the modern shape of music journalism and criticism.

Key ideas and works: One of the first rock critics, known for his work in 'The Village Voice'. His collection of essays, 'Goldstein's Greatest Hits'. Influence: Helped establish rock music criticism as a legitimate field of journalism, advocating for rock music's artistic potential.

Key ideas and works: Philosophers who explored the relationship between music, language, and society. Notable work includes 'A Thousand Plateaus'. Influence: Challenged traditional views of music criticism by offering a non-hierarchical, rhizomatic perspective.

Key ideas and works: Best known for his statement 'I saw rock and roll future and its name is Bruce Springsteen.' His writing helped elevate Springsteen's career. Influence: Landau transitioned from critic to producer/manager, showing the potential influence a critic can have on an artist's trajectory.

Key ideas and works: His book 'Let's Talk About Love' revisits Céline Dion's album with a cultural critique, challenging 'taste' and 'cultural capital'. Influence: Wilson's concept of a 'democratic' critical approach strives to bridge the divide between popular tastes and critical acclaim.

Key ideas and works: A leading figure of the Frankfurt School, criticized the culture industry and standardized music production. Important texts include 'Philosophy of New Music'. Influence: His ideas about the effects of capitalism on culture are widely referenced in music criticism and cultural studies.

Key ideas and works: Though primarily a film critic, her brief foray into music criticism with her essay 'Trash, Art, and the Movies' offers insights into cross-media criticism. Influence: Her provocative and conversational style has been influential to critics in multiple disciplines, encouraging more personal and impassioned critique.

Key ideas and works: Pioneer of rock journalism, honesty and passionate criticism style. Known for works 'Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung' and 'Mainlines, Blood Feasts, and Bad Taste'. Influence: Helped define the voice of music journalism, particularly in the rock genre.

Key ideas and works: Critic known for analyses of post-punk, techno, and dance music. Authored 'Rip It Up and Start Again' and 'Retromania'. Influence: Broadened discussion on music's relation to memory and nostalgia, examining revivalist trends.

Key ideas and works: Critic known for exploring gender issues, sexuality, and race in popular music. Notable work includes 'Good Booty'. Influence: Brings an academic and cultural studies approach to music criticism, influencing how pop music is analyzed in the context of identity and culture.

Key ideas and works: First pop music critic for 'The New Yorker', feminist perspective on rock music. Essays collected in 'Out of the Vinyl Deeps'. Influence: Opened doors for feminist discourse in music criticism and influenced the way rock music is analyzed through a socio-political lens.