In 1995 a tragically unknown talent named Kevin Gilbert put out an album filled with crisp, biting lyrics and unforgettable hooks. More tragically, he died shortly after at age 29.His music could be described as "progressive pop." It's sweet and sardonic, dissonant and refined. But what makes it all stick: the message behind the notes.
I was reminded of a Gilbert song while reading one of the countless articles about who's to blame for the country's economic mess. Clearly, there's plenty of blame to go around. But the preponderance of it sits on the shoulders of one demographic--here mentioned by Gilbert 14 years ago:
Goodness Gracious of apathy I singI couldn't agree more. I wonder if Gilbert would be gratified to know in 2009 that recess is, indeed, over.
The baby boomers had it all and wasted everything
Now recess is almost over
and they won't get off the swing
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