Varina commented on A Helpful List Of The Top Twenty-Five Songs You Won't Be Able To Escape Between Now And Dec. 26

"@joshservo: There is no shame in the Mariah Christmas song!"

Varina commented on A Helpful List Of The Top Twenty-Five Songs You Won't Be Able To Escape Between Now And Dec. 26

"Aw, no love for Phil Spector's "Christmas (baby please come home)!" Judy Garland's "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" is absent, too."

Varina commented on Britney Spears: The Barack Obama Of Pop Music?

"And so begins the onslaught of "Britney's Comeback!" coverage, complete with chaste yet provocative photographs, and the same hook for each profile: "I'm sane, but I'm bored." I keep wondering if Britney Spears still has a place in today's music market."

Varina commented on Freddie Mercury: In Memoriam

"Can't post at the moment, but "Brighton Rock"- the way his voice changes tone just on the word "magic" never fails to stun me."

Varina commented on Dissing Randy Moss, 68-Yard Field Goal Attempt, And NFL In 3D?

"Davis AND Norv Turner in 3D?"

Varina commented on Gym Class Heroes Defend Themselves Against The '70s

"I think Estelle's the best part...sure, the "let's dress the band up all funny and retro" chestnut has been done to death, but they DO look like they're having fun, and I'd rather see a band having fun that stand around and be all serious and just play the song sometimes. And Stump totally gave Idolator a nod on his blog."

Varina commented on Rolling Stone's '100 Greatest Singers Of All Time' Is Mainly Male And Full Of Holes

"Pining for Laura Nyro and Emmylou Harris, as always."

Varina commented on What Album Would You Like To Write A Book About?

"@dippinkind: I think the original Modern Lovers album merits a volume, too."

Varina commented on What Album Would You Like To Write A Book About?

"@Poubelle: I think "Different Class" has a better chance of making it, if you're talking about Pulp albums. I think "Odessey and Oracle" merits a 33 1/3, and possibly Queen's "Sheer Heart Attack," or even "A Night at the Opera." "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" is long overdue as well."

Varina commented on Recessionistance

"@KiddyKat: Word."