All Songs Considered Cruel songs for the cruelest month
Apr 23, 2024
Exploring the impact of jarring sounds in YouTube videos and the emotional intensity of 'The Wasteland'. Reflecting on dark songs for April, delving into themes of falling out of love with celebratory tones. Discussing the power of songs and introducing insidious earworms like 'Can't Get You Out of My Head'. Exploring love as an earworm in catchy tunes and the cultural significance of an artist's song in New York City.
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Gunshot Prank
- Some people add gunshot sounds to ambient noise videos on YouTube.
- This causes listeners to panic when the gunshots suddenly go off.
Cruel April
- April is seen as a cruel month, especially in New York City due to dreary weather.
- This April's cruelty is amplified by the upcoming election year.
Mannequin's Cruelty
- Wire's "Mannequin" embodies punk's disdain for posers and squares.
- It's a cruel takedown delivered with a characteristic punk shrug.