Michael, have a look for the link, it's here on Mudcat. Why should the performer do the critic's work for them?
On the subject of becoming a critic; it's not that easy becoming a senior, much published academic either; yet you saw fit to ridicule me for that. Stings when you get it back, doesn't it? I don't see critics as failed anything; I see them as parasites on the artistic community, and at that they are generally successful. Most feel qualified to criticise that which they are unable to do, and know little or nothing about. Judging by your musical efforts, I find it very difficult to believe your status as a music critic.