what does this even mean?

[Bill]

I read this really fast today but still haven't got the meaning


almoorica.blogspot.com/

Hank points to Steve Perry of Journey as an example of a classic critical whipping boy who's redeeming, flat-out fun characteristics are largely ignored in the interest of maintaining some type of critical street-cred. His makes a spot-on point about the general disdain critics pile on "never not fun" pop acts, as if speaking to their positive qualities somehow damages a reviewer's cred. While I agree with him, i also think that Hanks outlook represents a distinct advantage, both for musicians and professional writers. Being able to find joy in all types of music is something to take pride in. People who tune out the arts are tragically missing out. More to the point, some of the "pop" acts out there may be manufactured, but often they are manufactured by pros who really know how to write a d**n-good song, and whats wrong with pointing that out?

While Steve Perry personifies the issue for Hank, naturally my example is none other than the most damaged celebrity ever, Michael Jackson.

[Bill]

A reply about that post

nightafternight.blogs.com/night_after_night/2006/10/dont_stop_belie.html

[arden]

Geez, Bill...I feel like I missed a chapter somewhere. I don't get what he is trying to say.

Then there is the fact that he mentions Steve Perry and Michael Jackson in the same sentence.

ftlosm said:

I read this really fast today but still haven't got the meaning


almoorica.blogspot.com/

Hank points to Steve Perry of Journey as an example of a classic critical whipping boy who's redeeming, flat-out fun characteristics are largely ignored in the interest of maintaining some type of critical street-cred. His makes a spot-on point about the general disdain critics pile on "never not fun" pop acts, as if speaking to their positive qualities somehow damages a reviewer's cred. While I agree with him, i also think that Hanks outlook represents a distinct advantage, both for musicians and professional writers. Being able to find joy in all types of music is something to take pride in. People who tune out the arts are tragically missing out. More to the point, some of the "pop" acts out there may be manufactured, but often they are manufactured by pros who really know how to write a d**n-good song, and whats wrong with pointing that out?

While Steve Perry personifies the issue for Hank, naturally my example is none other than the most damaged celebrity ever, Michael Jackson.

[Bill]

I skimmed fast (it was a google news search find email i got with steve perry in it) but even after reading then slowing down and re reading i was still sorta lost....

guess its over my head, hehe

Bill

[PerryFan]

Ermmmmm i'm lost

[perrynow]

Hmm...I don't really know, either, but they certainly like the word "critical"! I think ya need a decoder ring for that, Bill.

[sexxymofo]

perrynow said:

Hmm...I don't really know, either, but they certainly like the word "critical"! I think ya need a decoder ring for that, Bill.

lol...you might be right , though I get the feeling he likes SP/Journey

[happycamper]

I think that he meant that these artists deserve respect because they accomplish what they set out to do. Perry always has. Artistically, so has MJ, lifestyle aside of coarse.

[properry]

happycamper said:

I think that he meant that these artists deserve respect because they accomplish what they set out to do. Perry always has. Artistically, so has MJ, lifestyle aside of coarse.

Yes, I would certainly agree! Steve Perry deserves respect for ALL his accomplishments in music, and also deserves respect for the way he carries himself publicly too.

MJ has accomplished ALOT in music too, but I don't have respect for the way he behaves in his personal life.

Lori

[sexxymofo]

happycamper said:

I think that he meant that these artists deserve respect because they accomplish what they set out to do. Perry always has. Artistically, so has MJ, lifestyle aside of coarse.

Thanks for decoding that ;D He is very right in saying these artist deserve respect, they have true talent. I think he might of been reading the MR site and probably felt disgusted at how some express themselves toward a music legend.