Patrick Bateman Cd Collection

Let's talk about Patrick Bateman. You know, the guy from American Psycho. Not the... other stuff. I'm talking about his CD collection.

Specifically, the music he gets really, really into. Like, explaining-every-single-nuance-to-his-victims into.

Huey Lewis and the News: Underrated Genius?

Okay, I'm going to say it. I get the Huey Lewis and the News obsession. "Hip to Be Square" slaps. Don't lie.

Sure, the music is poppy. But that's the point! It's catchy and well-produced. Patrick was onto something.

Maybe not murdering-people onto something. But musically? He had a point. A tiny, square point.

"Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically." - Patrick Bateman (probably)

Genesis: Beyond Phil Collins' Vocals

Then there's Genesis. Everyone always focuses on Phil Collins.

And yes, Collins is a big part of their sound. But listen to the earlier stuff! The Peter Gabriel era! It's weird and wonderful.

I'm not saying it's better than the Collins stuff. Just... different. More complex.

I'll admit, I've definitely defended "Invisible Touch" to people. It's got a great beat! So sue me.

Whitney Houston: Not Just "I Will Always Love You"

Bateman also digs Whitney Houston. And honestly, who doesn't? But he goes deeper.

He appreciates her technical skill. Her vocal range! The sheer power of her voice. He is not wrong.

It's not just about the ballads. It's about the whole package. The arrangements. The production values. It's all top-notch.

"Whitney Houston. I've been a big fan of her work for many years. She has a voice that will make you want to do extreme, unspeakable things." - My internal monologue.

The (Unpopular) Opinion

Here's where I might lose some of you. I think Patrick Bateman's taste... isn't bad.

He just takes it way too far. The intense analysis. The obsessive need to share. That's where he loses me.

But the actual music? Pretty solid. Think about it! These albums were popular for a reason.

Is it ironic listening?

Some people claim Bateman listens ironically. That he knows it's cheesy.

I don't buy it. I think he genuinely enjoys the music. He's just... socially awkward.

And maybe a little bit stabby. Okay, a lot stabby. But let's focus on the music!

Guilty Pleasures and Bateman's List

We all have guilty pleasures. Songs we secretly love but won't admit to in polite company.

Bateman just doesn't feel the guilt. He embraces the cheese. He owns it. And that's... admirable? Maybe?

So next time you hear "Walking on Sunshine," don't cringe. Think of Patrick Bateman. And maybe smile.

Beyond the Hits: Deep Cuts

It's easy to focus on the big singles. But what about the deep cuts? The album tracks nobody remembers?

I bet Bateman has strong opinions about those too. He probably has a whole theory about why track seven on Sports is a masterpiece.

He might even be right! Okay, probably not. But maybe! The world may never know.

In Conclusion: Listen Up, Man

So, let's recap. Patrick Bateman: terrible person, surprisingly decent taste in music.

Maybe we can all learn something from him. Probably not from the murdering part. But the music? Definitely.

Embrace your inner Patrick Bateman. Just, you know, skip the homicidal tendencies. Listen to some Huey Lewis and chill.

"Hey Paul! Arent you listening?" - Patrick Bateman