n the article The Next Day by Sasha Frere-Jones, Frere-Jones analyzes the songs based on how they are publicized, and promoted, rather than the endowment of the artist. I understand that the criteria are acceptable as the way a song is promoted, and publicized is a large part of music business. The way you promote, and publicize a song could determine the success. However, I believe that critiquing an artist on the meaning of the song, and how it sounds are more important factors. In the article, Frere-Jones, when mentioning rhythm, and blue singer, Beyoncé, he describes it as “equally unexpected track”, and “seemed to be about putting the gloves back on, strapping on the heels, and acting anything but nice”. These two statements focus on how