Mostly because of the movie Stick It, but also because of the lyrics, I have been inspired by this one of late. Especially as a teacher, I am filled with rage and hope as I listen to this on the way to work to remind the students that they have rights.
Jan 24, 2025
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I’ve recently become obsessed with finding songs that fit into this category, which I’ll explain: these are songs that are anthemic singalong songs, but different than an anthemic pop song. These songs are usually dense and layered production-wise, tell a story, and are more lyrical than a standard pop song. The sentiment of these songs are bigger and more sprawling than a typical song’s subject matter. When I brought this up on the pod, KJ came up with the term “raconteur anthems,” and someone else said I was referring to “we anthems” instead of “I songs,” and I think that’s the perfect way to describe it. I think that when this type of song is done perfectly, it probably makes for the best music ever written. “Like A Rolling Stone” is the archetype of this type of song. Other main examples include “Common People” by Pulp, “All My Friends” by LCD Soundsystem, “Born In The USA” by Bruce Springsteen, “Heroes” by David Bowie, “American Pie” by Don McLean, and this list goes on. A song is probably the most accessible art form there is, and achieving this level of universality in something that short and contained is an amazing feat, and I’ve gotten really obsessed with trying to figure out which songs fit the bill.
Aug 17, 2023
"In this endless race for property and privilege to be won, we must run we must run we must run." COME ON. WHAT THE HELL. HOW DO YOU WRTIE LIKE THAT.
Jan 27, 2024
The first two lines of the chorus:
'You can never be strong,
You can only be free'
Sums up everything great about Robert Pollard's songwriting. Drama, hope and disappointment.
Mar 7, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
I got this from a coworker and it already had some insane bootlegs like this recording of Fiona Apple. I have been listening to it instead of spotify
Mar 4, 2025
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papas home and now I have to actually do my homework:/
Mar 7, 2025