tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202058.post5373563225949747098..comments2024-03-15T03:13:33.344-04:00Comments on Absolute Powerpop: A manifesto I can get behind.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202058.post-679459641976529842008-06-05T23:23:00.000-04:002008-06-05T23:23:00.000-04:00That about says it all. Perfect list - I think I'l...That about says it all. Perfect list - I think I'll make it my mantra. And I'll check out the band.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22202058.post-76550116799742155882008-06-02T21:40:00.000-04:002008-06-02T21:40:00.000-04:00Love the list and look forward to the album.I will...Love the list and look forward to the album.<BR/><BR/>I will somewhat disagree with #2. Lyrics simply need to NOT insult my intelligence. If the hook is there, so am I. Great lyrics to me are those that use the English language in clever and engaging ways(insert other languages as you wish) . I could care less what the song means usually as long as the lyrics sound good. Don't get me wrong, I love good topical lyrics. I just don't see plot/storyline as all that important. Two recent examples of fine power pop artists whose recent albums contained inane, even childish lyrics were Ed James (good tunes, bad, bad lyrics) and Chewy Marble (bad, bad lyrics and pretty limp tunes as well--not a good album). Like many, I am a huge Dylan and Costello fan. I love their lyrics for their imagery, phrasing, cleverness, ambiguity, etc, etc. I rarely am all that concerned about whether they tell a story. Plot, concept, etc., like smart people, are way overrated.<BR/><BR/>Jamming has its place (No Miss A/S, e.g.), but definitely not on a 3-minute miracle.<BR/><BR/>Lastly, thanks for the work you do on this blog. It is one of my three faves (Power Pop Criminals, Power Popaholic as well). A labour of love I am sure...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com