I once got into an argument with someone at a party because he said something like "it's a tragedy that Jeff Buckley died while *somerandompopstar* will live forever" after a Buckley song came up on the iPod that was playing music in the background. I responded by saying that I prefered whichever pop star he mentioned but stipulated that I'm biased towards pop music and never drank the Kool-Aid when it comes to Jeff Buckely. The other guy then shouted out, "hey everyone, this guy over here said Jeff Buckely is an untalented hack" - which I said nothing of the sort.
We got into an argument after I accused him of putting words in my mouth (which he did). I think at one point I said something like "the only reason anyone cares about Jeff Buckley is because he was a lousy swimmer." (Yes, I do believe that.)
Remember that in the 1994 Village Voice Pazz and Jop poll, *Grace* was only the 23rd best record that year, yet people treat it like it's a masterpiece.
I just find that amusing because I made the swimming comment and I *wasn't* the asshole at the time - but I probably am here this morning.
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ChrisB said on May 29, 2007:
I once got into an argument with someone at a party because he said something like "it's a tragedy that Jeff Buckley died while *somerandompopstar* will live forever" after a Buckley song came up on the iPod that was playing music in the background. I responded by saying that I prefered whichever pop star he mentioned but stipulated that I'm biased towards pop music and never drank the Kool-Aid when it comes to Jeff Buckely. The other guy then shouted out, "hey everyone, this guy over here said Jeff Buckely is an untalented hack" - which I said nothing of the sort.
We got into an argument after I accused him of putting words in my mouth (which he did). I think at one point I said something like "the only reason anyone cares about Jeff Buckley is because he was a lousy swimmer." (Yes, I do believe that.)
Remember that in the 1994 Village Voice Pazz and Jop poll, *Grace* was only the 23rd best record that year, yet people treat it like it's a masterpiece.
I just find that amusing because I made the swimming comment and I *wasn't* the asshole at the time - but I probably am here this morning.