ONE HIT WONDERLAND: “This Is Why I’m Hot” by Mims
Mims made a big promise — that he would tell you why he was hot — that he never followed through on. What ever happened to that guy? Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
todd’s pop song reviews
TRAINWRECKORDS: Crosby Stills Nash & Young’s “American Dream”
CSNY almost cut a triumphant comeback record, but then their wooden ship got wrecked by the ’80s. 🎧 Visit http://Audible.com/toddintheshadows or text toddintheshadows to 500-500! Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
POP SONG REVIEW: “Break My Soul” vs “Falling Back”
Beyonce and Drake both release simultaneous house tracks. How could one have succeeded where the other failed? 👁️ Get CuriosityStream and Nebula for 26% off! https://curiositystream.com/toddintheshadows. Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
ONE HIT WONDERLAND: “Macarena” by Los del Rio
It’s the most insane dance craze to ever exist. Two decades later we are still no closer to understanding the phenomenon known only as the Macarena. Special thanks to Julio Franco Sánchez, translator and Spanish cultural advisor. Translation services here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julio-franco-sanchez/?locale=en_US Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
PODCAST: The Worst VMAs Yet!
As long as MTV keeps trotting out the zombie VMAs we’ll keep covering them, but they keep getting lamer and sadder, and this one is probably the most depressing yet, featuring an NFT appearance and a weird Johnny Depp appearance that will probably not launch his comeback. Nicki was good, though, […]
TRAINWRECKORDS: Mötley Crüe’s “Generation Swine”
Can Mötley Crüe, the defining hair metal band, remake themselves for the ’90s? The answer will not shock you! Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
POP SONG REVIEW: “Unholy” by Sam Smith and Kim Petras
Sam Smith and Kim Petras are ready to shock and scandalize you, but how unholy is their tale of tawdry affairs anyway? Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
ONE HIT WONDERLAND: “Your Woman” by White Town
Bedroom pop was invented in 1997, by one obscure computer nerd with a catchy sample. (It’s not the Imperial March.) 🚌 Go to https://curiositystream.com/toddintheshadows Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
The Top Ten Worst Hit Songs of 2022
In 2022 pop at last slowly emerged from its post-pandemic doldrums, but that didn’t mean everything about it was happy. 🚌 Go to https://curiositystream.com/toddintheshadows Support Todd on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/toddintheshadows
The Top Ten Best Hit Songs of 2022
Time for Todd to once again embarrass himself by admitting the songs he actually likes! Mashup: “Keep Dreaming” by Dylan LGC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGR7S7GRmRs&ab_channel=DylanGLC
