A lively, opinionated one-page feature celebrates the enduring appeal of bubblegum pop, arguing that its simple, catchy, danceable charm will outlast changing musical fashions and intellectual trends. The piece defends the genre’s “banal” lyrics and repetitive hooks as virtues that make it accessible and fun, especially for younger listeners and dancers. This November 1971 Melody Maker article captures the tension between “serious” progressive rock and the unapologetic joy of