8 November 2009
Literary pop
I grew up listening to this spectacular Paul Simon album. The title track is one of those rich, mysteriously complex songs I previously wrote about in reference to Joni Mitchell’s work. Graceland is epic, a song you can’t even remember not knowing. To me it’s memories of sunshine and Saturday housework, it’s fun and energy [...]
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1 November 2009
Literary pop
I have a fascination with wordy songs. Done well, I think they can make a song into a great intricate system of hidden compartments and false bottoms. I love coming across songs with secrets, letting them reveal themselves over many listens. Nuance, I guess you’d call it, but all spangled up with syllables.
I submit this [...]
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