Re: Squeakback

[drukman%UMASS.BITNET@wiscvm.wisc.edu (Jonathan S. Drukman)]

NonJim at Redondo Beach has some interesting things to say...
Well, unfortunately, it does seem that mud-slinging is the norm EVERYWHERE
you go nowadays, but the flip side is that you have a boring syncophantic
list where everyone sits around and says "Isn't <mumble> the greatest?"
and the replies are "Oh yes, I really love it!"  "It's amazing!"
so you gotta expect some dissenters out there...
 
As to _WHY_ I think "Sat In Your Lap" is one of the finest pieces of
music I have personally heard in the past 10 years, it is because the
song in question has an intriguing rhythm (12/8 time in the verses and
10/8 time in the chorus! wow!), a catchy tune, extremely clever lyrics,
faultless production, and I have found that I can listen to it over and
over again without becoming bored.  Certainly, any song that exhibits
those qualities is something special.  I have also mentioned publicly
on many occasions that I consider several other bands capable of exhibiting
those qualities, and thus I rank them among my favorite records.
So, as a challenge to you, name one of YOUR favorite songs and state
several reasons why.  And use a #2 pencil, please.  (just kidding :-)
 
-- jon drukman