Family Man.... It took a while but I'm now a fan... I just look beyond the admittedly pretty stupid lyrics and enjoy the sound, the rhythm and the guitar work... And who cares if it sounds "1987". At least it was innovative and fresh and different at the time. Maybe it seems dated now but I have a feeling that 80's production techniques are coming back into vogue when I hear stuff like Outkast and Scissor Sisters...
"Empire State". Why oh why does this song generate such hatred!! It's among my absolute favourites, musically its incredibly fresh sounding even now... those vibraphones, the tinkly guitar sound, the mmmmss and choppy guitars on the chorus! I love the lyrics as well, very evocative of New York's bustle and impersonality...
"Not That Funny". Another absolute favourite. Again what's not to like!! Timeless, innovative sound - those lovely tinkly guitars bouncing around on top of the grungey riffs and rhythm, and a great passionate vocal from Lindsey. I love the way the song sort of splits off into different waves at the end, all jostling for prominence and ending up really chaotic and exciting... Mighty stuff!
Whats really crappy is when people dismiss stuff completely by calling it "crappy" or "sh*t" or whatever... It tends to get people's backs up whereas "I don't like Family Man.." or "I think "Not That Funny" is crap" is a bit less confrontational! We're all entitled to our opinions after all (even when they are wrong!)
