NPR’s four-minute analysis of two current chart toppers suggests that they are so much of everything that their net effect is nothing–nothing but cash, anyway.
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A sample of their findings:
The lyrics mean nothing; the song is about nothing. Even the bridge of “Tik Tok” sounds like a bridge that’s making fun of a bridge.
You sound like Teddy Adorno, Molly.
Hey now! Seriously, though, I love when the host introducing the piece (Steve Inskeep?) says “totally” in his best Valley Girl.–MS
hey Molly, you inspired my to post about this. Thanks!
Excellent. Link? (Please!)–MS
P.S. I know people with exceptional musical taste who LOVE “Tik Tok”. I will allow them to out themselves here if they are willing.
Until the public stops spending money on ‘nothing’ we will continue to see ‘nothing’. It’s sad that the business is all about money because there is some great talent out there that will never be heard or seen.