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.
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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.
R
Comment by Richard — January 8, 2009 @ 7:39 am
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 Matt Rodela — January 8, 2009 @ 11:51 pm
hahahahhahahahaha oh this is going to be priceless.
Comment by Hanan — January 9, 2009 @ 3:14 pm
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 Agnes — January 12, 2009 @ 4:24 am
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