This is one of those songs that grows in your imagination years after hearing it for the first time. It’s unorthodox in some ways, and regardless of the parallels you could make between TV On The Radio and whatever bands that came before them, they exist in an important space of what we think of as “indie rock”. I don’t know if there’s a word for caring without caring, but that’s what I feel about Tunde’s writing. It’s just cool. This is probably their most well known tune, but they’re all very good.

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It’s almost impossible to pick a favorite from such a prolific songwriter as Paul Simon. I grew up with all forms of PS, including Simon and Garfunkel. When I first started singing, my mom would say that I reminded her of Art Garfunkel, and my hair is also curly like his if I let it grow out. I once listened to an interview with Paul when he was asked if ever worried about running out of inspiration. His answer was an earnest “no”, basically connecting his inspiration to living, and as long as he is living, he will be inspired to write and make music. Still Crazy After All These Years is a very good song.

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