Let's make this birthday one to remember.

52 years old (Born on April 30, 1972)

Happy birthday, Taylor Parkes! Another year older and still sharper than a Morrissey comeback review. Your legendary scathing columns in Melody Maker remain timeless classics—your wit slicing through pretension faster than Oasis brothers' feuds escalate.

From dissecting Britpop egos to skewering manufactured pop acts, your fearless critiques have become the stuff of music journalism legend. May this next trip around the sun bring you as much joy as roasting overrated bands once did—and may your celebrations be more harmonious (and less controversial) than any album you've ever reviewed!

Cheers to another year filled with laughter, success, and perfectly tuned sarcasm!