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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Songs I'd Forgotten Existed, Let Alone Loved (An Occasional Series): Special "And So You See -- Ennui!" Edition
From 1998 and the Conan O'Brien Show, please enjoy power pop nebbishes Barenaked Ladies and their sneakily catchy ode to cosmic futility "It's All Been Done."
I could bop and sing along with that till the proverbial cows come home, frankly. And if "I met you/before the fall of Rome" isn't one of the all-time great opening lines, I don't know what is.
This song is in my hall of fame for "Best Power Pop Songs by Non-Power Pop Bands." It would be an interesting category for a slow week. Lots of artists who don't make power pop have come up with one gem that fits the category.
While BNL is still amusing live, their records since the departure of Steven Page have been somewhat forgettable unfortunately.
ReplyDeletea wonderfully talented band. Apparently non other than Macca declared them one of the best harmony singers of all time.
ReplyDeleteI'm old enough (and Canadian enough) to remember "If I had a Million Dollars" and "Won't you be My Yoko Ono" as (CDN) Radio staples.
Might be worth a Canada Day list for July 1st...:)
.... but not a very sexy band.
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Stunt is a very good LP. I bought it when released back in the day.
ReplyDeleteThis song is in my hall of fame for "Best Power Pop Songs by Non-Power Pop Bands." It would be an interesting category for a slow week. Lots of artists who don't make power pop have come up with one gem that fits the category.
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