But I would never suggest that heвЂ™s merely an вЂњaverageвЂќ songwriter. IвЂ™m an Antonoff agnostic myself, so my answer to the вЂњis he a genius?вЂќ question is also self-evident. Even the stans might be a little sick of him by now. Whether heвЂ™s overrated is debatable whether heвЂ™s overexposed is self-evident. That a person who bought tickets to an upcoming Bleachers tour is questioning his genius speaks to how prevalent this guy has been in pop for the past several years. Vincent (whose recent LP DaddyвЂ™s Home was made with Antonoff) and Lorde, who re-emerged last week after a four-year lay-off with a new single co-produced and co-written with the chunky glasses enthusiast. By the way, your list of pop-star nation states that have collaborated with Jack is incomplete. I am fascinated by the fact that even you, a person who clearly seems to enjoy the extended Antonoff-iverse, is having these doubts about the ubiquitous musician, songwriter, and producer. But I cannot help but wonder: Is Jack Antonoff actually a genius, or is he a repetitive producer and just an average songwriter? - Jesse from Washington D.C.

And dammit, I even bought Bleachers tickets the day they dropped for the upcoming tour. Please keep them coming at hereвЂ™s the deal. Welcome to another installment of Ask A Music Critic! And thanks to everyone who has sent me questions.

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