There ought to come a point when any pop critic with a sense of self awareness goes look I'm far too old to be talking with any authority about this, get someone younger to do it. But they don't do they?
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There is a podcast with two gentleman music journalists of a certain vintage who can be illuminating and amusing when talking about the 60’s through to the 90’s. Their hot takes on Charli XCX and Taylor Swift usually begin with the phrase ”Here’s the thing about…” and are invariably clueless.
aug 29, 2025, 9:04 am • 7 1 • view
Ah, yes. The gentlemen of a certain vintage 'here's a thing' where we are supposed to pause in hushed awe at the profundity of the incoming take. It's such an arrogant blokey tic, that phrase.
aug 29, 2025, 9:29 am • 4 0 • view