This is one of those songs I don’t really like, and trying to work out why I don’t surfaced a few elements I DO like, but also kept bringing me up against this irreducible kernel of Damon-ness that I just can’t enjoy. So the arguments here feel a bit weak, but on the other hand, for “Damon Albarn writes a song about heroin”, 5 out of 10 is a hosannah.
I expect something of a pasting in the comments, mind you.
As “Beetlebum” is one of my favorite songs ever – and Blur one of my favorite bands – I’m very much of the “Oh, Tom, you’re so, so wrong” mindset here, but nonetheless. It’s a new Popular! You should go read.