Don’t Come Around Here No More- Tom Petty
This song is the most criminally underrated classic rock song. As well, it is a song that provides insight into the cultural trends of today. Note the sketchy drum machine beat, random synths and the Alice in Wonderland spoof music video that suggests that Petty was a “proto-chillwave” visionary, documenting the same trippy topics addressed today by Neon Indian. Perhaps “Should Have Taken Acid With You” is about Tom Petty. In a completely unrelated observation, the costumes of the females in this video are awfully similar to those of Lady Gaga. Everyone knows that The Strokes ripped off “American Girl” for the classic “Last Nite,” but seriously, Petty should be taking credit for much of the hype going around in 2010.
-Henry
