Friday, October 10, 2008

Mr Ben Folds: A retraction & apology

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Dear Mr Folds,

On various platforms and in private communications, I prematurely passed judgment on the merits of your new long-player entitled Way To Normal. Having exposed myself further to the artistry contained therein, I wish to retract my earlier judgment and assure you that I have identified points of merits which have enhanced immeasurably my pleasure in your long-player.

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2 comments:

Uncle E said...

Narcolepsy has been my favorite Folds song since The Unauthorized...was released. Ben does Queen bombast very well don't you think? The Ascent Of Stan has risen to the #2 slot of late.
And hey, loved the letter. Clearly the funniest thing I've read in a long time. Thanks for the chuckle.

Beth said...

Not keen on Rockin' the Suburbs, but I'm not going to argue with the rest, although you've probably got a different top ten by today...but as far as covers goes - no Such Great Heights??? What were you thinking!!!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=4KI78874qbU