The Dandy: Getting Romantic with Ken Stringfellow
Everett True, Stranger, The, 1999
CONFESSION: I never liked the Posies. Felt they were too much in thrall to the sweet, spiked pop of Big Star. Disliked their skinny ties and fey mannerisms. Didn't understand why pop had to sound so rounded off, so sweetened.
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