"If the production of art is up for interpretation, why doesn't the same go for the absorption of art?"
Interesting line that was just delivered by a Zack & Ant listener moments ago. Being a guy who doesn't care about the number of chords a band uses, lyrical complexity, etc. so long as the song serves it's purpose -- I fully support this train of thought. Music can be judged on many a level.
Personally, I'm content enjoying the simplicity of a country song wrapped around the warm crunch of power chords over a drum beat that makes my pulse increase. This is the first barrier to entry for me. If a song can pass this test, it's off to round two where the lyrics are looked at and further analyzed. For me, this is what can usually bring a song from "like" to "love." Not always, of course, but at times.
What I find most impressive is when a song's urgency, tempo, beat, or overall sound correlates with the words delivered. In my eyes? That's what makes a great songwriter.
And that, ladies and gentleman, is why I will never attempt to review an album. Who the fuck would trust a guy who pontificates about such things while listening to Screeching Weasel?
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