>The music is the heart of the songs, isn't it? Down with lyrics, music to
>the power!!

Javier and I (and Carol too) have had this discussion many times in the
past, and I couldn't disagree more!  I think the weakest thing about many
pop bands these days is their lyrics.  True, a good melody is important, but
a good lyric can make a good song into a great song, and a bad lyric can
really drag down even a good melody.  For example, Javier, you have to admit
that some really good Spanish power pop bands have cringe-inducing lyrics
when they sing in English.  And I think it hurts the songs.  I honestly
think that part of the reason critics consider pop to be so inconsequential
is because a lot of the time the lyrical content is so lightweight.  But,
hey I'm a lyric guy, and that's why some of my favorites are Costello,
Dylan, Davies, etc.

Not that there's anything wrong with She Loves You! ;)

Seth