Redartz: Hello everyone! Today we are merging motifs, combining categories, twisting topics. In other words, our two questions today are two sides of the same musical subject. We recently discussed Beatles tunes which may have not been, shall we say, our favorites. This go-round, we take that a step further. Our questions:
1. Is there a song, from your favorite (or one of your favorite) musical acts, that you absolutely detest (okay, everyone can have an off day...)?
2. Is there a song, from a musical act you absolutely detest, that you grudgingly admit you like (yes, you can't believe that act was capable of producing anything remotely listenable, but there it is)?
To start the discussion off, here are my answers:
1. The Beatles are tops on my list, but we covered them already. Therefore, another big favorite, the Police, will get the nod. Most all the songs on most all their albums are good listening. And the album "Synchronicity" contains many musical gems ( "Wrapped Around Your Finger", "King of Pain"). However, it also contains the track "Mother". Unpleasant, uncomfortable;doubtlessly intentional, but still excruciating. A definite skip-over track.
2. Another popular 80's band, Air Supply, left me choking (sorry, couldn't resist). I found their music whiny and unremarkable, all the worst elements of 'pop' rolled into one smarmy group. However, one of their singles from 1982, "Even the Nights are Better", actually has a rather nice melodic line. It sounds like it could have been a hit for the Archies. And I must admit to including the song on my phone, and on my 80's playlist. Air Supply; who would've believed it.
Okay, I've confessed; your turn. What great group left you a clunker, and what lame-o act rose to the occasion?
