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Glenn McDonald-- eloquent music critic
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Anarem said on October 14, 2003 02:23:
Has anyone ever visited this guy’s site? He’s an American music critic who actually *likes* Roxette! He’s pretty darn eloquent.
Check out an example of one of his reviews:
Zargo said on October 14, 2003 10:30:
Yeah, it’s worthwhile wading through and reading all of his roxette related reviews- this page is of particular interest:
http://www.furia.com/twas/twas0156.html
Jud (moderator) said on October 14, 2003 11:34:
I realize, of course, that many people loathe them. Moreover, they’re often held to be, along with ABBA, the antithesis of true rock and roll, and proof that the Swedes should stick to building safe cars and keep their mouths shut. In the unlikely event that those of you dead set against the band are willing to keep reading, though, let me urge you to consider giving Roxette a second chance.
HUH never heard such critics about ABBA or Swedish music :S I always thought ppl considered Sweden a great music factory.. ah but that was written in 95...
coyboyusa said on October 14, 2003 11:59:
ok if this guy supposedly likes roxette and presumable owns all their albums then why did he not know almost unreal was not an unrecorded track....he does hit the point on the nail about them tho and sadly its why they will never be as ” huge” as abba ever were
but who cares!
Anarem said on October 15, 2003 11:57:
Glenn McDonald also wrote a review about The Ballad Hits and The Pop Hits... he’s not too crazy about those compilations...
http://www.furia.com/twas/twas0438.html
The guy is such a hoot!
Anarem said on October 15, 2003 12:06:
@Judith:
You should also take into account that the guy is writing from a North American perspective, where most people don’t realize that Sweden is such a music factory– we only know that Sweden produces hockey players, and that the Swedes gave us Ikea, the Swedish Bikini Team, ABBA, Roxette, the boxy-but-safe Volvo automobile and Skor chocolate bars, most of which we are grateful for. :-)
Ferdan said on October 15, 2003 12:24:
you should read all of his reviews, he even reviewed Gyllene Tider albums and MF albums....
Ferdan said on October 15, 2003 12:31:
GT reviews
http://www.furia.com/twas/twas0156.html#entry1
MaMasBarn and MF reviews
http://www.furia.com/twas/twas0156.html#entry8
PG
http://www.furia.com/twas/twas0156.html#entry6
MiracleMan said on October 15, 2003 13:18:
Glenn McDonald for President—at least of a record company.
Good way to wake up. Thanks
on_a_mission said on October 15, 2003 21:18:
that was eloquent, balanced, refined and intelligent. Actually worth the reading. Good Call.
Anarem said on October 16, 2003 04:51:
Now all we have to do is wait for Glenn to review Per’s Mazarin album...
Sascha said on October 16, 2003 08:56:
He’s right about the TBH & TPH tracklists. It’s far more fun to change between pop and ballads, a point that gives the spice to Roxette’s normal albums. The rest of the review is pure iTunes advertising, ha ha! ;-)
Santi said on October 14, 2003 07:41:
funny :D