music
March 22, 2026
The lyrics to Lola by the Kinks are gross
The DJ and multi-instrumentalist thinks Donna Summer still sounds like the future, but which ‘unevolved’ Kinks staple can he no longer stomach?
TL;DR
- The author's musical journey began with recording songs on a Dictaphone and listening repeatedly to tracks like 'I Fought the Law' by The Clash.
- Early influences included 'Convoy' by CW McCall and a deep dive into hip-hop and house music while DJing in the 80s and 90s.
- Recent listening has led to re-evaluations, finding the lyrics to 'Lola' by The Kinks 'gross and transphobic' and surprisingly enjoying 'My Heart Will Go On' by Céline Dion.
- The author considers 'I Feel Love' by Donna Summer to be a pinnacle of electronic dance music and champions his own song 'Last Night' with Sylvia Black.