Did you ever try finding music to match a good mood? It’s tough
Musicians are moody bastards. Or, sometimes, dorks. Most popular music tends to fall in one of three categories:
1.) Supremely depressing. This category is pretty obvious. Lost love, no love, alcoholism, drug abuse, the loss of innocence, etc. The blues and rock music, which is just louder blues, are the most popular and distinctly American forms of music and they’re written by sad, miserable people.
2.) Angry and hostile. Wherein our intrepid protagonist hates his family, hates society, hates the government, hates himself, etc. Punk rock is so catchy but it’s like you have to really be pissed off at someone (your girlfriend or the President are good targets) for it to work right.
3.) Extra cheese, hold the intelligence. You want genuine sentiments of love and happiness? You could listen to Air Supply. Music in this category belongs in a dentist’s office. Or it’s so painfully stupid you feel slightly ashamed enjoying it. Out of sheer curiosity, I did a Google search for “romantic songs” and Neil Sedaka, Chicago, and The Carpenters figured prominently.
Ah, well. What can you do?
