When it comes to creating his tongue-in-cheek pop that genre hops with decadent flair, Bobby Conn is in a league all his own. Conn uses his talent for high-concept absurdity to critique American society in ways that blur the lines between theatrics and genuine outrage; meanwhile, his mix of glam rock, Brazilian pop, and the lush sounds of Burt Bacharach provides an aptly flamboyant backdrop for his commentary. Conn began skewering America's paranoia, self-absorption, and obsession with wealth and celebrity on 1998's Rise Up!, then took aim at the George W. Bush era with 2004's Homeland and superstars like Tom Cruise on 2007's King for a Day. In the 2010s, he sharpened the political edge of his music with 2012's Occupy movement-themed Macaroni and the satirical take on the self-help industry of 2020's Recovery, all while remaining true to his nimble wit and showmanship.