NYT Mag Critics Fire Back With Insufferable Smugness After Internet Trashes Their ‘Greatest Songwriters’ List
The New York Times Magazine faced backlash after releasing a list of 'The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters.' Critics expressed disappointment over the omission of notable artists and questioned the inclusion of others. In response, the magazine's critics discussed their decision-making process on a podcast, acknowledging the challenges of creating such a list.
- ▪The NYT Magazine's list was met with swift backlash from online commenters.
- ▪Many criticized the omission of artists like Billy Joel and Tom Waits.
- ▪The critics addressed the controversy in a podcast episode, explaining their selection process.
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Opinion NYT Mag Critics Fire Back With Insufferable Smugness After Internet Trashes Their ‘Greatest Songwriters’ List OPINION (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Natalie Sandoval Patriots Writer May 19, 2026 12:14 PM ET May 19, 2026 12:14 PM ET Natalie Sandoval Patriots Writer Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); When The New York Times Magazine (NYT) put out a list of “The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters” in April, they were met with swift backlash.
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