90210 bites The O.C.'s style even more
I haven't been watching the remake of "90210" because even though I truly and publicly love trashy teen nighttime soaps, this one just held no interest for me. I don't know why -- I just started watching old episodes of "The O.C." and I love it, so it's not like the subject matter doesn't appeal to me.
But, so, even I know that one of the things Josh Schwartz's original show was known for was its cool music -- and releasing a show soundtrack, which I think was pretty rare at the time. Even Pitchfork acknowledged the phenomenon, albeit with indie fear and loathing.
Now, of course, every network drama considers itself a musical tastemaker. (Which is weird. We can all agree on that, right? I really resent Meredith Grey for blowing up my favorite bands to the point of overexposure; and also for her inability to grow up and get a freaking clue, but that's another story.) And that includes the new "90210." On their website, they're pimping out a complete mix from each episode so far, selling such indie-cool acts as Tilly and the Wall, MGMT, Vampire Weekend and Luscious Redhead (is this the love child of Luscious Jackson and Blonde Redhead?).
So, yay, I guess that there's another outlet for bands to find exposure. But I still find it profoundly strange that crappy TV is the best thing that can happen to a band.
—eh
