I'm not sure I see why you think "Different for Girls" is lyrically ill-conceived.
Nevertheless, beyond the amusing anecdote of your brother mistaking a new Joe Jackson song for Steve Miller, your disparaging remarks about Mr. Miller add nothing to an otherwise interesting and adequate review. I'm not exactly Steve Miller's biggest fan either, but "inane derivative tripe" seems a bit harsh. As if (repetitive + radio friendly) = bad. I would argue that that equation does not necessarily always hold true.