Archive for July, 2007

Lyrics: The skeletons in the cupboard

Have you ever thought back about songs that seemed perfectly innocent when you were young but take on a whole different colour when you grow up? The UK’s Charlie Brooker details that in a fun article in The Guardian. He also takes a look at two current tracks he likes, but doesn’t dare sing out [...]

The Rubinoos vs. Avril Lavigne: Ouch!

You might have heard that Avril Lavigne and co-writer Luke Gottwald are being sued by Tommy Dunbar of The Rubinoos over her latest hit “Girlfriend”. The case hangs on the chorus and all I can say is, “Ouch”. That is some similarity. Lavigne is claiming that she has “never ripped anyone off”. Is this possible? [...]