Tim: Let’s bring in 2013 with a good example of what pop music should be.
Tom: A bold claim. What are you bringing to the table?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HmoV8BWSRQ
Tim: Decent chorus, catchy ‘vibe’ (people still say that, right?)
Tom: Nope.
Tim: Oh.
Tom: You’re right, though – I can’t say the melody grabs me, but it’s certainly happy. Although “I won’t let you smash it again” does sound a bit dodgy out of context.
Tim: It’s an upbeat sound despite the negative message, and…well, it’s good. Honestly, there’s not a lot more that I can think to say about this, though that’s not a bad thing – there’s certainly nothing wrong with it. Given all this, and the extra bit of effort she puts in for the closing section, I will give it something like 69%.
Tom: Is that an innuendo?
Tim: Maybe 70%.
Tom: Better.