According to some music historians, there was a point in our cultural history when “pop music” wasn’t a derogatory term, but rather a description of a music that, with a short running time and melodic hooks, had an engaging, if not universal, appeal. In the original spirit of the term, Aaron and Maria is a great pop song.

The people that work at Banana Republic like this as much as the ones that work at American Apparel. The hot girl you used to date who only owns OK Computer and The Mis-Education of Lauryn Hill likes this song as much as the less-hot girl you dated who has all those great Pixies outtakes on cassette. This song is not an acquired taste; it is chocolate ice cream, sunny days, and unrequited love.

American Analog Set – Aaron and Maria 3:10 mins/ 192 kbps/4.36 MB