This is one of the best books I have ever read: intelligent, well-researched, thoughtful, thought-provoking, humble, moving, respectful and brilliant.

It is easily the most lucid discussion on the topic of elite vs. broadly popular culture I’ve come across, and widely applicable even though Wilson is obviously writing primarily about music.

“Let’s Talk About Love” is indispensable to everyone who works in pop culture criticism directly or indirectly.