ordinary pop songs and why they're great.

Friday, November 07, 2003

 
Going off the theme tonight somewhat, but I think I'm allowed to be self-indulgent what with it being MY weblog an' all. So, frankly, I am turning to ... anything at all by Lush.

Simply because every time I listen to their stuff I have to have a little word heavenwards to Chris Acland, Lush's wildly unrecognised and underrated drummer and one of the saddest of the rock 'n roll suicide hall of fame. No matter how crap the song (and there were plenty of crap ones I concede) I'll bet you you can't fault the drumming. Solid, and understated, driving everything along with these perfectly placed inspired little fills and runs. World hang your head that this man's talent passed you by. He turned 30 and threw in his lot. Chris Acland R.I.P.