 Critic Robert Christgau reaffirms that the album 's content evolved significantly since previous releases . Christgau noted that the album had " something for everyone " and called it a " ready @-@ made punk @-@ rock classic . " Rolling Stone critic Dave Marsh began his review of the album by stating : " Rocket to Russia is the best American rock & roll of the year and possibly the funniest rock album ever made . " Like other critics , Marsh recognized the advanced sound quality , explaining that " the guitars still riff relentlessly , but they are freer within the murky sound , and the songs give them much more to work with . " 
