Once upon a time, there was Idol Musings. Since February 2008, I have written faithfully on American Idol (and occasionally the other reality singing shows) with insight, snark humor and self-righteous candor. And Adam Lambert. I’ve written a lot about Adam Lambert. And within the blog’s 618 posts, I also wrote occasionally about music in... Continue Reading →
It’s been a minute since the last Current Obsessions. Let’s first get caught up on some very fine albums that I’ve had on repeat. The next post will offer up some hot singles. Beyond the Black Break the Silence This melodic metal album is eminently enjoyable from start to finish. It’s just what I want... Continue Reading →
magical | ˈmajəkəl | adjective beautiful or delightful in such a way as to seem removed from everyday life. For me, 2025 was a magical year for popular music. These are the 14 beautiful albums I delighted in the most. As usual, musically, they’re all over the map, representing my faves from the 8,425,594 genres... Continue Reading →
JL, a Longtime Loyal Follower of These Musings, asks the question1: “I know Taylor Swift isn’t your fav but wondered if you’ve listened and had thoughts on her new album that’s all songs collaborating with Max Martin and Shellback. I’ve heard people say it’s very pop Sweden..which means little to me but made me think... Continue Reading →
JL, a Longtime Loyal Follower of These Musings, asks the question: “I know Taylor Swift isn’t your fav but wondered if you’ve listened and had thoughts on her new album that’s all songs collaborating with Max Martin and Shellback. I’ve heard people say it’s very pop Sweden..which means little to me but made me think... Continue Reading →
Obsession • an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind: he was in the grip of an obsession he was powerless to resist. My body shakes. I get goosebumps from my arms down through my legs. I don’t want to breathe lest my senses be directed somewhere other than my... Continue Reading →
[read in Jesse Palmer voice] EVERYTHING. IS. ABOUT. TO. CHANGE. Bachelor Nation appears shooketh by the announcement of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul as the next Bachelorette. This seems like something worth musing about. First, I am unfamiliar with Ms. Paul's oeuvre, having watched only a few minutes of Secret Lives... Continue Reading →
Though we gotta say goodbye for the summer . . .1 Here are my closing thoughts on this season. But first - a bit of neuroscience. It has been said that people dislike change. That is not very accurate. What people don’t like is surprise. We don’t like the unexpected (I didn’t see that coming!)... Continue Reading →
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