Friday, April 14, 2023

No misunderstanding here

When conducting music surveys in high school, there was always one song no one disliked.  No matter who I asked or how often I asked, no one ever gave "Misunderstanding" by Genesis lower than a B grade.  Typically, most respondents gave it an A or A-.

I suspect that's partially due to its accessible rhythm, which brings to mind Sly & The Family Stone's "Hot Fun In The Summertime."

I also suspect it's because people sympathize and empathize with the protagonist being stood up.

In any case, it was good to see quality lyrics, vocals, and instrumentation receive their due consistently.