I'm confused by the Rolling Stone review of The Weeknd LP

I've been a Rolling Stone reader for most my music loving days and I think they've gotten away from proper music coverage.  They're still a great read for political articles and other investigative journalism but not music news.  Most things left of center they don't even bother talking about.  Honestly, for most my musical journalism, I read NME and Spin.

Anyhow, to the point of my rant.  I was looking through the review section in issue 1171, which is currently on the news stands, and came across their thoughts on the The Weeknd The Trilogy LP.  Opinions are truly like assholes and we all got one.  Granted.  But this review didn't even really give it a fair shake.  The comment was this album could've used editing since it takes the last three mixtape EP's from The Weeknd and puts them together in one package.  Well, isn't that the point of calling it The Trilogy?  He would've called it Greatest Hits LP if he would've edited it down to the best of. 

Not all artist want to whore themselves out.  Some just want to put out their art to showcase whatever state of mind brought them there.  It might not all be pretty but it's not about singles or hits. There's at least a half dozen songs on this LP that stand head and shoulders above most R&B in the market right now. 

In that same issue, they go on to rave about the new Ke$ha Warrior LP.  They gave it 3 1/2 stars and The Weeknd 2 1/2. Really Rolling Stone?  This is what you've come to?  You've lost your touch. 

Here's a sample of The Weeknd and a song from the Ke$ha LP that Rolling Stone wants you to buy.  Wonder who's paying their expenses?

The Weeknd's most popular song "Wicked Games."  I'm sure everyone has heard of it but it's part of The Trilogy and worth posting.   This originally appeared on the House of Balloons EP.

"The Birds (Part 1)" is another solid single from The Trilogy.  This originally appeared on his Thursday EP.

"D.D." is The Weeknd's cover of Michael Jackson's song "Dirty Diana."  One of the better covers to come out in a while in my opinion.  This song originally appeared on The Weeknd's Echoes of Silence EP but now you can get it all in The Trilogy LP.   If you like R&B, get this LP. 

And here's Ke$ha's new single "Die Young" from her Warrior LP.   Not my bag, but I'm sure there's an audience for this since she sells so many songs on iTunes.  Sounds like heavy help from some kind of vocal processors to help her keep the tune.  They gave this 3 1/2 stars and the above 2 1/2.  Love to hear people's thoughts on that.  I actually want to stab my ears when I hear this chick rap-sing. What is that called anyways?