Come back Simon Reynolds all is forgiven

[awesomewells.livejournal.com]

Come the 21st century, however, and the mainstream began to congeal into a certain beige perma-blandness, neither soulful or soulless, semi-tasteful, efficient pop fare made by capable, acceptable sorts, a music rich in everything but inspiration.

Oh good grief...

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Old man says 'kids these days wot r they like'

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

Pop is no more or less bland now than it was in the 70s or 80s.