GUILTY PLEASURE OF THE DAY: Hanson!

Posted on January 8th, 2009 by ekko

So, I’ve posted tributes to bands like The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, and artists like Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen . . . Recognized greats. But what about the really lame artists, the one-hit-wonders, and the teeny poppers? I have to admit, I love ‘em just as much.

And you do, too. You hate to say it, but when Paula Abdul comes on, you don’t turn the dial. Just because it’s silly doesn’t mean it isn’t good. Just ask Eric Idle.

So, today marks the first Guilty Pleasure of the Day post. I hope to make this a semi-regular feature.

I [heart] Hanson. At least their first album. No joke, I thought it was one of the best pop debuts I’d ever heard.

Ahem.

MmmmBop-Phish

5 Responses to "GUILTY PLEASURE OF THE DAY: Hanson!"

Comment By: Richard

January 8th, 2009 at 7:39 am

I can see this series – if it develops into a series – becoming absolutely priceless.

There have been some wonderful ‘punky’ covers over the years… No Doubt did a wonderful cover of Dexy’s “Come On Eileen”, for example… and Social Distortion covered “Ring Of Fire” !

Let the bad taste begin – I love it.

Comment By: Matt Rodela

January 8th, 2009 at 11:51 pm

Hanson is actually a very talented trio of musicians. To come out with such great original material (all be it bubble-gummy) while being so young is a great accomplishment. Plus, if you hear them live now-a-days, they have some killer chops!

Comment By: Hanan

January 9th, 2009 at 3:14 pm

hahahahhahahahaha oh this is going to be priceless.

Comment By: Agnes

January 12th, 2009 at 4:24 am

I’d have to agree. I know they’re much maligned and all, but they certainly figured out how to make a good pop record.

Comment By: Berkeley Place » . . . AND SPEAKING OF . . . (A shout-out post)

January 14th, 2009 at 5:48 am

[...] speaking of getting things, did you all get my “Guilty Pleasure of the Day” post a few days ago? Should I do it [...]

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GUILTY PLEASURE OF THE DAY: Hanson!