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How I Stopped Hating Steely Dan

The Honest Broker • 21177 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🎶 Music Music history Music Analysis Music Industry
  1. The author's initial resistance to Steely Dan changed as they discovered the band's depth and artistry.
  2. Steely Dan's music challenged pop banality and conventionality, offering a unique and edgy perspective.
  3. The fusion of jazz elements in Steely Dan's art pop style inspired the author to appreciate skilled studio musicians and rethink elitist attitudes in music.

If You Can Hear Me

Black Music and Black Muses • 412 implied HN points • 17 Sep 23
🎶 Music Music Analysis Musicians Family Dynamics
  1. Music can be a powerful tool for expressing deep emotions and connecting with loved ones, even after they are gone.
  2. The relationship between musician parents and their children can be complex, filled with both admiration and struggle.
  3. Art, such as music and poetry, can help navigate feelings of loss and identity, serving as a means of connection and expression.

Single Release: Heart Race

Litverse • 139 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🎶 Music Music Production Artwork Music Analysis
  1. The band released their song 'Heart Race' that captures the sound of uncertainty during lockdowns and conveys the anxiety of quarantine.
  2. The song samples composer Leonard Bernstein, highlighting the idea that music reflects the fundamental pulse of life that connects everyone.
  3. Music can serve as a monument to the past, present, and future, allowing us to revisit old selves and evoke memories through the right notes.
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Xgau Sez: January, 2024

And It Don't Stop • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🎶 Music Album Reviews Music Industry Criticism Music Analysis
  1. The impact of Radiohead's _OK Computer_ on a new generation is more due to its prog aesthetic rather than its progressive politics.
  2. When reviewing music albums, it is not necessary to cover all versions released by an artist, especially if they lack significant differences.
  3. The future of talented artists like Olivia Rodrigo is unpredictable as their personal and professional lives evolve, possibly affecting their music in unexpected ways.