Chuck Taylors and The Pillows

Sugar, We're Goin' Down

I know I'm a self-proclaimed rock snob and I know I review music for a living (at least as hobby), so I should hate it when songs are overplayed on commercial radio. But for some reason, I have no problem with Fall Out Boy's "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" being played on commercial radio close to 24 hours a day. I love catchy pop/punk songs, they just do something to me that I love, and this song is no exception. I know I should be listening to independent music right now to review and clear for rotation at WMUL, but I just have "Sugar . . ." on repeat on my computer. I can't understand it, I guess its the curse of pop music, but how could something this good be wrong. I'm here to tell you all that pop is not bad, if it is actually good music. Even a Rock Snob like myself is man enough to admit that, which could justify my love for all things Hilary Duff. Sometimes good music and popular music cross paths and it is a good time for all, which sincerely makes me wish that songs like "Sugar . . ." can stay at the top and songs like "Hollaback Girl" never come back. From one snob to another, give Fall Out Boy a chance, they're pretty good. Later Days.