Monday, August 11, 2003
Just to clarify... Freaky Trigger is aeons away from Tom Cox or Nick Hornby in almost every way, it's mere coincidence that the two paragraphs were juxtaposed that way blame the heat!); FT is a font of interesting, amusing and thought-provoking writing and ideas, whereas the other two are miserable, frightened, passionless old men who ought to be put down. I also think it's largely a good thing that FT has diversified into covering other areas of content, however, even though I think it's good that they've diversified, I also think it's kind of sad because diversification of this kind seems to me to be symptomatic of a developing maturity that goes hand-in-hand with a slow eking away of youthful passion and idealism.
Or...
It's kind of sad that Tom thinks Pop Music isn't the only thing worth writing about anymore... But it's also good. Because it's realistic. And correct. But... I hope you get what I mean.
Or...
Isn't it sad when you realise that other things are as important as the one thing you once thought was the most important thing in the world?
The Record Review
Freaky Trigger is far from impenetrable, and for that I am thankful. Some other things ARE impenetrable, although some are more worth trying to penetrate than others.
Is the record review dead? No. I don't think so. As long as there are records, there should be record reviews. Yes, your mates may be a better source of suggestions of what you might like, but... The writers of reviews need to understand that the thing is more important than the review or the writer. I think. I need to think more. Rest assured I'm not stopping reviewing things, Todd, nor am I accusing you of killing it! Fabricated and forced redirections won't take. If it's going to change it'll do it naturally.
I like the fact that the sleeve of Happy Songs For Happy People is proper silver.
8/11/2003 02:20:00 pm
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