And these are the good ones. At first they were all intelligent makers of exciting modern music. Their lyrics can still tell meaningful tales. Song'' is defined as widely as possible. Their songs have become nothing but texture.
Form absorbs content.
They employ the same cast of notes in continuing series. ''New songs'' are actually reshuffled old ones. If a texture remains attractive and universal enough, we'll welcome it back. We are grateful for so little, these days. This state of affairs is fine with the record companies. They love sequels.