I Don’t Like Them As Much As I’m Supposed To - Ben Folds

I Don't Like Them As Much As I'm Supposed To

Ben Folds (and his famous Five) have the kind of fans that could only be described as ‘adoring’. Folds and his piano take to road and record throwing out oh-so-witty lyrics and oh-so-clever musical tricks to show all just how talented he is. He’s so far removed from what I look for in music that it actually makes me a bit ill. Unfortunately, I’ve been to a Ben Folds gig, and rather than being underwhelmed (as I’d expected) I found myself furious at each knowing wink and smart-arse key change. The bands I like bring out interesting records… Ben Folds decided to do a tour on cruise ships.
His fans left a sour taste in my mouth too. Basically, they were a bunch of smuggo music theorists all gleefully lapping up each device knowing that, in their heart of hearts, they were much smarter than everyone else. I wanted some punks to come in and start kicking the jam outta these po-faced spods. If you like Ben Folds, you probably like musicals… and if you like musicals… then you shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near a record player for the rest of your days.