21 Musical Moments To Die For

On Medialoper: 21 Musical Moments To Die For

The is the fifth in a series. The first one had 25, the second one had 24, the third one had 23, the fourth one had 22.

Also: there is a slight — but not total - Christmas theme going on with this one. More of an arc, really. And a couple of mini-arcs, too!

25 Musical Moments To Die For

New on Medialoper: 25 Musical Moments To Die For

For me, “the moment” is the part of the song that fully and utterly engages me; the reason that I keep coming back to it.

I’m not necessarily talking about hooks here, because the purpose of hooks is the draw you into a song. I’m really talking more about traps: the part of a song that that keeps you there.

Every single moment I’ve listed below kills me single every time I hear it.

Why Kanye West is Such An Asshole

New on Medialoper: Why Kanye West is Such An Asshole

And it ain’t because he’s a genius. I mean, he may very well be a genius, and the fact that everybody takes it for granted that he is a genius because he says he is a genius makes him — at the very least — a genius at making people think that he’s a genius.

Certain Songs: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Ramble Tamble

New on Medialoper: Certain Songs: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Ramble Tamble

Why Neil Young Is Wrong To Go With Blu-Ray Only

On Medialoper: Why Neil Young Is Wrong To Go With Blu-Ray Only.

Too Much Music, Too Little Time

New post on Medialoper -- Too Much Music, Too Little Time -- which asks the musical question: what happens when a life-long music fan comes to the realization that he's collected more music than he'll ever have the time for?