"Jessica Hopper's music criticism has earned her a reputation as a firebrand, a keen observer and fearless critic not just of music but the culture around it. With this volume spanning from her punk fanzine roots to her landmark piece on R. Kelly's past, The First Collection leaves no doubt why The New York Times has called Hopper's work "influential." Not merely a selection of two decades of Hopper's most engaging, thoughtful, and humorous writing,...

Marilyn Manson, one of the most controversial artists in music, continues to push the envelope with his ninth studio album. Among the CD's ten tracks is the single Third Day of a Seven Day Binge.

Lady Gaga is well recognized for her sense of style as a recording artist, in fashion, in performance, and in her music videos. Her contributions to the music industry have garnered her numerous achievements, including five Grammy Awards, twelve nominations, two Guinness World Records, and the estimated sale of 23 million albums and 64 million singles worldwide.