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Rating: There is probably a big misunderstanding that ruins our lives: the idea that “pure” pop music cannot be great music. And while we're at it, dear indie-rock extremists, let's also dispel the myth that “if everyone likes it, it's crap”. Because this little record will even appeal – I’m not saying to your friends, but – to your GIRLFRIENDS: and it remains a nice little record.
Sure, you still don’t believe it, but you’re already asking yourself “yeah, okay, but what is it about?” It’s about catchy, honest pop music that creates a feeling of euphoria in humans, and it’s true even if it’s written on their site! I’m talking about melodic gems (Live by the water, Just to see you), bursts of college-pop (We’ve got all night), authentic anthems (oops, sorry, ANTHEMS) for teenagers (Words to sing), and moments of power-pop-meets-beach-boys (Sing about me)!!!
But above all, this album contains Say goodbye, aka ThePerfectPopSong. The song that's track number 2 on any compilation I've made in the last 10 years. A piece that is perversely, sweetly beautiful, and you’ll find yourself humming even while changing a flat tire on the highway when it’s raining outside. If any hard-hearted indie-rocker still isn’t convinced, consider the fact that – the album is from 1992 like Pavement’s Slanted & Enchanted – Papas Fritas are three like Husker Du – they’re signed to a label that calling it independent is an understatement – the drummer is a woman who also sings – they toured with the Flaming Lips. Technical K.O.…
Tracklist and Lyrics
03 Say Goodbye (04:04)
No telling how this came to be
You ending up here when you didn't agree
But now that you're gone, when people fall wrong
You'll be the one who's missing the fun
No turning back to what you do
You'll float in the air and you'll savor the view
And when you get down, just look all around
It's all or none in what's to come
Picture so perfect you'll want to give
So lonesome a soul
Some reason to live
That's just how it goes, you and your wings exposed
You didn't ask for the part
It's all just breaking your heart
Your will is dying and they are crying out to you
Say goodbye to all your friends
Say goodbye to all your friends and all your lovers until the end
Who needs a myth when you're young and free
But you are the angel you're smiling at me
It's all just breaking your heart
Now that this time is feeling so new
You'll know what to do
Not to lose
The love you left behind
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