its off 2 work i go
posted by Valerie at 9:27 AM
Monday, July 25, 2005
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I will forever be dumbfounded by the amount of attention given to Pete Doherty by the British press. He is undoubtedly one of the most dubious personalities in an industry rife with them, and as far as I can tell, his musical aptitude is hardly anything to write home about.
Of course, that wasn't intended to be a knock on anyone who does indeed enjoy Doherty's music (there are obviously many many less talented musicians out there making their millions). I just don't understand why he's considered to be so important.
Pete Doherty and Carl Barat (as The Libertines) are truly the voice of a generation. Pete Doherty means to me what Kurt Cobain meant to the generation before me... THAT is why there is so much attention paid to him. Because he has already proven himself as talanted and now everyone just wants to see him succeed.
Aha. Fair enough. I guess the problem's just with me then. I never got the whole Nirvana thing either.
Yeah. Nirvana didn't (and still doesn't) do anything for me.
Torr - You're too awesome! I can't believe I had forgotten to link you until now!
The lady’s explanation on the appeal of Doherty and Barat is spot on. They write songs that resonate with what a lot of feel are feeling. Although they aren’t the most technically accomplished musicians their ability to connect with people is vastly underrated. That being said I reckon part of Doherty’s appeal is the sheer idiocy his unbeliveable actions. As you know from j-school that kind of story is as inexplicably irresistable to readers as a horrific accident is to passing motorists on a highway. Still as the lady correctly points out a lot of people see a talent being squandered in Doherty and as a result they’re concerned enough to want updates. Also count me in with those that don’t get Nirvana
Touche (with an accent on the 'e') young Michael. I did not account for the "timely, interesting or new" factor of the good ol' press.
Ever notice "Shuffle Your Feet" rips Billy Vaughn's (Bill Justis) " Raunchy?" the trailer for Public Enemies reminded me of this. Kind of like when Black Keys ripped R.L. Burnside's "Skinny Woman" for their "Busted." At least the Black Keys credited Burnside. Nothing against BRMC, but sh*t, man.
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