The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic

This groundbreaking book features the music criticism of Jessica Hopper, a fearless critic and keen observer of music and its culture. The collection spans from Hopper's punk fanzine roots to her landmark piece on R. Kelly's past, and examines everything from Riot Grrrl to Michael Jackson's death. Through album reviews, essays, interviews, and oral histories, Hopper documents 20 years of American music-making and the shifting landscape of music consumption. The First Collection is a must-read for anyone obsessed with music and looking to dig deeper into what matters most.