Did anyone read the review of Thursday’s show in the Inquirer? It was written by Dan DeLuca, who had hardly a positive word to say. Since it was the first concert at CBP I would have thought that they (the Inquirer) would have taken it more seriously and sent a better writer to cover it. DeLuca spends most of the article belittling JB’s songwriting and set list, saying that a salvation was when JB covered Bruce. There was no mention of the Jack Johnson cover, which, I feel suggests that his knowledge of the topic which he is supposed to be an expert is limited to Top 40 over-produced music. He even complained about the phan next to him who sang along with “Cheeseburger”, and who was attending his 57th JB show. Reviews are supposed to be critical examinations, however, one should review with an open mind. From the sound of the article, DeLuca had the article written before he went.
Thankfully, I don’t need someone else to tell me what I like. DeLuca’s writing just reinforces my belief that the Philadelphia Inquirer is a sub-par piece of journalism.
Here’s the article if anyone hasn’t read it. You may have to sign up for some free membership to read it.
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/entertainment/12489071.htm