Reclusive and camera-shy as he is, Adam Young of Owl City does behave like a man determined to stick around showbiz, no matter how poorly he fits the role of a contemporary pop star.

In "Dental Care," he croons, "I'd rather pick flowers instead of fights." ... But I can't help but throw up in my mouth a little bit every time I listen to Owl City.

1. Owl City, “Dental Care” Everyone from The Beatles (on “Savoy Truffle”) to Death Cab For Cutie (on “Crooked Teeth”) has used dental malaise as subject matter for their songs.