[kj] Top 10 and the "throwback" era

[B. Oliver Sheppard]

There's also the hope some of us have that even if it hasn't changed the 
world YET, it still might! (Not all by itself, but as part of the 
cultural wing of such a movement for change, coupled with other forces.)

Unfortunately most music is opium for the masses (Avril Lavigne?) Etc.), 
but I think hardcore/punk and many post-punk bands' (Gang of Four, Pop 
Group) strength is that they try to subvert this. First and foremost, 
though, the music should just be good to listen to, regardless of 
lyrical content. But when you have good lyrics + good music -- then, 
bam, it's just tremendous. Or I always thought it was.

-Oliver



Javier Garcia wrote:

> Aaaaaaaaaaamen brotha!!!!

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>     *From : *"Jerry Butson" <jerry at fleamusic.com>

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