The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck

Let's be honest; critics have consistently, historically been all over the place with Muse. Some have long branded them as Spinal Tap come to life; others have claimed they're one of the best bands of this generation, if not the very best; and of course, there are many who have placed themselves between these extremes. Why has there been so much disagreement? Because while every critic has the right to voice his or her opinion, that's all they are - opinions. Musical taste is subjective. One person may love Metallica; the next individual may have a thing for Kenny G; and yet another may have a fantasy of Metallica collaborating with Kenny G. That doesn't make any of the three right or wrong (although I am now kind of curious to hear this hypothetical collaboration). Once again, they're just expressing their own personal viewpoints. Given that, why is it that some have the seeming need for a critic to see eye-to-eye with their opinion on a song or album...