<< > The year's most inexplicable musical fad was the vastly overrated genre of > "Americana"— a/k/a "No Depression," "progressive country," "regressive > country," "independent country," "insurgent country," "alternative country," " >> Anyone notice the obvious irony here. This year's most inexplicable music fad also can claim the Pazz & Job #1 record of the year. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Mermaid Ave. up there in or near the top ten as well. A pretty good year for an overrated genre. Neal Weiss
