Malcolm Todd's 'Do That Again': A Gen Z Pop-Rock Debut Examined
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Katherine St. Asaph
Summary
A review and analysis of LA singer-songwriter Malcolm Todd's album "Do That Again," comparing his artistic persona and musical style to a Gen Z version of Rivers Cuomo (Weezer). The article examines Todd's aesthetic choices, lyrical content, and the broader landscape of current pop music, including the best pop tracks of the month. It explores themes of vulnerability, authenticity, and the evolution of pop-rock in the streaming era.
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· 3 pulledRespectfully, you've been quite naked this era.
I've been shirtless my whole life.
It'd be wrong to call Todd's music or image 'sleazy,' no matter how much the album cover resembles...
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