Crap Quote by Jonathan Lethem
““Of all records, Chase, Some Girls! It was in a clutch of the most horrendous crap, J. Geils Band, Sniff 'n' the Tears, the kind of albums you'd use for landfill.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, “Jonathan Lethem on Music”, 2015
He criticizes certain albums as exceptionally bad, comparing them to trash that belongs in a landfill.
In simple terms: He calls some records terrible, like waste.
Key Takeaway
Avoid listening to low‑quality music.
Themes
music criticism
taste
cultural commentary
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
evaluative
subjective
When to use this quote
- personal playlists
- music reviews
- radio programming
- record store curation
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
subjective taste
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes an album “trash” to you?
- Can bad music have any redeeming qualities?
A Different Perspective
Taste is subjective; others may find value in the same albums.
