Edward Sharpe’s Lead Singer Stands by ‘Home’ Despite Criticism
Alex Ebert Defends "Home"
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros’ lead singer, Alex Ebert, has stepped up to protect the integrity of their beloved track “Home.” Recently, social media buzz has labeled this 2009 hit as the "worst song ever made."
Viral Controversy
In the past week, an older video showcasing the band’s Tiny Desk performance of “Home” has gained significant traction on Twitter. Users have been both poking fun at the performance and assigning blame to Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros for the emergence of the "stomp clap" trend that followed their success.
Ebert Responds
With the video racking up an astounding 90 million views, the conversation became too loud for Ebert to ignore. He took to Instagram, pondering the song’s worthiness. “It’s a question I’ve asked myself plenty— is ‘Home’ a good song?” Ebert mused.
A Personal Moment
Ebert also shared a personal anecdote about his 90-year-old father requesting "Home" for his birthday. He recounted how he played an impromptu rendition on a piano at a restaurant: "It turned into just about my favorite version of the song," he said. He even considered recording this special interpretation, reinforcing that the essence of “Home” is genuinely great.
Claiming the "Stomp Clap"
In addition to his defense, Ebert took the opportunity to claim credit for inspiring the wave of “stomp clap” folk-pop bands that emerged after their hit. He mentioned, “By the way, we were the first to do the stomp and clap folk pop thing," referring to bands like the Lumineers that sought a similar sound.
Industry Influence
Ebert elaborated on the influence their music had, noting that bands like Of Monsters & Men were exposed to their album before launching their own careers. The tight resemblance to “Home” was so striking it almost led to legal action.
Conclusion on "Home"
When it comes to the debate on whether "Home" deserves its undesirable label, Ebert confidently stated, “‘Home’ is apparently a good song.”
What are your thoughts on the song—do you think it deserves the criticism, or is it truly a timeless hit?
