Artists that have swagger usually beat their audiences over the head with it, which is why I'm not a fan of Jay-Z when he does nothing but brag about his record sales and his money. On the other hand, artists like Rivers Cuomo (Weezer) and newcomer Benji Hughes write confident anthems about their rejections and sensitivities - making it fun to be the loser. Download "You Stood Me Up" and "Why Do These Parties Always End the Same Way" by Benji Hughes. Hughes makes up for his less-than-studly exterior with clever lyrics and a careful blend of disco, rock and folk. If you want to hear his best John Lennon, check out "All You've Got To Do Is Fall in Love."
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