We are doomed, doomed I say? Why? Because Jesus Christ was right and the world is coming to an end and the scientific proof is the second law of thermodynamics: you know, where everything cools down to room temperature and therefore we are all gonna freeze to death when that happens to the sun.
And the axiom is actually true of rock stars. Take a look at Pharrell Williams.
1. Get Lucky – How many songs have more going on than this one? Hell, Niles Rodger’s stunning guitar lick is good enough for any ten sons. I hope Niles uses it every time somebody hires him. Pharrell is the lead singer and co-writer and he does a great job. A huge song and a great song – A+
2. Blurred Lines – Robin picked exactly where Daft Punks left off, stealing an ace Marvin Gaye sample and stripping a bunch of models down to their undies and there he is again, Pharrell, sharing the vocals and writing and between the three of them (including T.I.) they were the face of the summer of 2013 – A
3. Happy – Released as a single in November 2013, it had been around for months on the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack where nobody had any interest. It sounds like lukewarm Curtis Mayfield and so needless to say it sounded better than most things. Not bad, but the melody is not quite there – B+
4. Sing – By Ed Sheeran, Pharrell takes co-writing and production honors, it sounds like a Latin favored mash up of the other three songs with all the old tricks rolled up for consumption by the masses. It will be a huge hit but it is his wrost song to date – C
5. Here – The lamest of the bunch isn’t out yet but it is the lamest ballad imaginable. From “Get Lucky To Here” -warming down to room temperature and fast.
