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Michael Gaughn

The Absolute Sound

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RE: TAS letters-page exchange

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Mr. Gaughn:

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Your editorial reply to my brief ("intellectually short-circuiting"?) letter was doubtless an attempt to goad me into a more detailed response to "Powerhouse: The Mixed Blessings of Bachelor Pad Music" [TAS, Jul-Aug 96]. Honestly, I tried reading the original piece, but dozed off. It wasn't very engaging. Besides, I was inundated with topical literature, Soldier of Fortune and my newsletter for the Nazi Furtrappers League having arrived that day. I was also re-reading The Bell Curve. Then I went out and bombed a few abortion clinics. It was a busy week, and I just couldn't find time to finish reading your essay.

You seemed to be making a lot of fuss about the politics of Space Age Pop. Michael, don't you have better things to do? You're seriously distressed about some aspects of Bachelor Pad music and its enthusiasts—but we're worried about your mental health! I tried reading your lengthy response to my note, then tried making sense of your nasty response to Joseph Lanza. Again--no comprendo. I'm dumb, but at least I'll admit it.

Mike, you're a warm, fuzzy guy, and your deep concern about American culture is appreciated. But Joseph and I—we're evil. Don't pick on us anymore. In our hellish haunts, when someone mentions your name, we detect snickering! Enjoy your red drink. I look forward to reading every sixth word of your rebuttal.

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Irwin Chusid

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P.S. Isn't Pat Boone's new album messianic?

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