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poptimistsWhat's wrong (or right) with formula in pop? It seems to go hand in hand with the apparent 'disposability' of pop, really. I'm all for it: from Motown to, well, Lu Cont, I guess. On the other hand, I'm listening to the Coldplay remix and though I like it well enough, I do worry that JLC's just caning the same tried and tested formula again and again.
So, what do youse think? About formula? I'm sure Tom will have some stuff to say, what with all the 60s pop he's listening to for Popular. :)
So, what do youse think? About formula? I'm sure Tom will have some stuff to say, what with all the 60s pop he's listening to for Popular. :)
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Date: 2006-01-27 12:43 pm (UTC)I found an old NME review of New Order's Power, Corruption and Lies in a vinyl copy of the same once. The reviewer was raving about the whoops on Age of Consent and The Village and, yeah, i really enjoy vocals like that--perhaps not technically perfect (tho theres a place for that) but they hold the power to thrill you in a different way; a way in which surprise plays a larger part.
Apropos of the Specials YSI the other day, I think Terry Hall is a great vocalist.