New Rolling Stone Record Guide Author:Dave Marsh, John Swenson Dave Marsh has very tough standards for music. He is not afraid to strongly criticize bands that are considered by most other critics to be untoucable. For example, check out his tough criticism of the Doors. And when Dave Marsh loves a band, he gives it praise as no other rock critic is capable of doing. For example, check out his kind words ab... more »out Bruce Springsteen. In 1992, an update to this book was published. Unfortunately, Dave Marsh had nothing to do with that version, and, as a result, it is grossly inferior to the 1983 edition.« less