I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)

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Sandi Thom

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As the black hole of an impending thirty-eighth birthday exerts an ever-increasing doom upon me, I find myself being a bit indifferent towards most new musicians. Then, on National Public Radio of all places, a tiny tune arose, planting a seed on the barren wastelands of my soul. What is this? my cantankerous little voice grumped. Then moments passed, and I found myself bewitched. Who was that singing backup? My god. It was me. I was actually singing along with Sandi Thom's "I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker."

I guess I just happened to like the song's simple, nostalgic lyrics and instantly captivating tune. The complete lack of instruments was also intriguing. Momentarily, I had forgotten I was supposed to be the cynic. Oops.

Would I recommend that you run out and buy the song immediately? No. Music tastes are fickle. I would however recommend that you run out , run back in, and then begin scanning the airwaves for a listen. Then you can agree or disagree with my 5 star review.

As for the cynic composer's review below, I would surmise that he may well be composed of crabapples and vinegar. How would I know? I see the same composition in my mirror every morning. The difference is, that after this morning, I heard a song cool enough to turn vinegar into wine.

someone needs to explain to this ignoramus that punk rockers didn't wear flowers in their hair, in fact they hated and were an extreme reaction to the whole hippie aesthetic. this song is all about how great things were in the old days, well in the old days people used to have a clue what they were writing songs about before they schmoozed themselves into a record deal, sounds like another ashley simpson here, the mystery is why it's getting played on respectable radio.

on top of that, this is an annoying watered down commercialized version of M.I.A.s sound, now that is someone who truly brings tough political punk attitude to groundbreaking music. Just because this chick got famous showing her nubile young self on the internet does not make this kool or cutting edge, it's just the same old image and packaging over substance in a new medium. I mean look at the CD cover! And then compare it to MIA's who also does the artwork herself.

FYI I'm not a punk purist, I like all kinds of music, I just know hyped nonsense when I see/hear it, even when it's on the net (how gullible are you people - bet you thought Lonely Girl was real too).