I have decided to go back 28 years, to a simpler time and a simpler place and the invention of jangle pop. footnote 1 Approximately 30 seconds to suss out what to say, so he just rambles and jumbles and dreams of Mondays. It all starts with ‘Radio Free Europe’. I didn’t even know that. Holy shit. This is one of the greatest “hello world” moments I have ever considered. The sheer catchiness of every single aspect of the tune is distracting.
He had never heard the song ‘Pilgrimage’ by R.E.M. In 31 years on the planet. To his knowledge. And his knowledge was most certainly correct. So this is why they’re beloved? Huh. A lot of wasted time and years lost. Might as well make Murmur your album. My Morning Jacket will be listened to, but Murmur wins. Only two songs in even. A new land speed record.
footnote 1 Not the technical invention. I’m being hyperbolic.
