Aside from the boring beat in the background, Snoop's obviously not quite the gentleman, eh? Let's see . . . if A, then B. So if the pimp's in the crib, then pop it like it's hot. But what about if I pop it like it's hot, will the pimp therefore be in the crib? Then again, if the pimp comes to get it, then pock it like it's hot. What's the difference? Will the pimp know if I popped it instead of pocking it? And what it the pimp's not only in the crib, but comes to get it? Is it possible to pop it and pock it simultaneously? Not the most imaginative video, either. Sheesh.

One can never quite appreciate Artie Shaw unless they have attempted to play like him. With his impossibly high yet never squeaky G's and even A's, he manages to show the world what clarinet playing is all about. His tone is brassy and clean, and some of the tricks he pulls off make me wonder if he somehow was finding new fingerings for various notes. Above all, he gives a great performance, and demonstrates just how fun clarinet paying is. In addition to this talent, he also holds the ability to write fantastic songs. A true musician.

Carmen is a brilliant opera, prevailing throughout nearly two centuries. Carmen's main theme, "Si tu ne m'aimes pas," is genius. Who cannot identify with these lyrics? Even better is the deep bass of "Votre toast, je peux le refuser." Sung in a lovely low part, this prefectly complements some of the sweeter love songs. Another song of interest is the children choir's piece-well-written, and quite catchy. This is songwriting at its finest!

Thank you, Gwen Stefani. Thank you so much for destroying a great song. What, you couldn't think up something so you shamelessly ripped off "Fiddler On the Roof?" I will never be able to listen to that great musical properly again. If you're going to rip something off, at least do a good job with it. I mean, come on-"if I was a rich girl, I'd have all the money in the world?" First of all, it's "if I were"-subjunctive. Secondly, how is it even possible to have all the money in the world? It sounds like something a 5-year old would say. This isn't even starting in on her strange Japanese thing. What were those poor little girls doing in her video? And she treats her "Haraduku Girls" like some sort of poodle dog. "Dress 'em up wicked, give them names-Love, Angel, Music, Baby." O-key. What the hell does that mean? When I saw her at some awards show, they were following her around like they were her pets. I liked her previous stuff for the most part, but this song is plain irritating. And Eve is just the rotten cherry on this horrible spectacle.

While I realise that he may be the "Hottest Artist of 2004," I still don't get it. I've had it up to here with his songs, especially "Yeah." What is so great about that song? It's like listening to a nature documentary on animals mating, only remixed. "Confessions" was sheerly terrible. This girl is supposed to forgive him because he's "man enough to tell her" or something? Great moral message there. He sounds like a total scum bag, and no matter how hot he is (and he's not) I wouldn't touch him with a 10-foot pole. Not to mention that I have yet to see this great dancing talent he's supposed to have. Looks like he's having a seizure to me. And his back-up dancers do a better job. His "bling" makes me sick, and as far as I can tell, he's a complete brat. Anyone see the E! special where he claims it's OK to keep his producers waiting while he takes a shower and goes shopping simply because he's "the man," and "sometimes you just gotta use your status?" Enough already, let's see someone who can actually appreciate his fame have the number 1 song!