I feel like there are a lot of instances where I can't relate to "dated" being used as a criticism, like BOMT and the whole slew of other Max Martin bubblegum pop hits from the late 90s/early 00s.
They recall a certain time/sound that isn't current or in vogue, but so? What if I liked that time? What if I like that sound? If anything it only adds to the charm for me. I understand there's a virtue to be had in being able to "transcend" all that but meh.
