I would like to see the persimmon tree.

Should one evaluate their own music?

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as in "funny," not "cheerful"

start with something cheerful..

Well, "Big in Japan" by Alphaville.

It at least sounds more dynamic, and not as depressing as most of Nick's work. But I would submit it to the "nostalgia" contest if it were held again, considering I discovered them in the 2000s. Although they have some even better tracks.