This week, Clarisse dives into the song “Bodies” by Drowning Pool and the several instances in which the song was misinterpreted by individuals and the media— inspiring violent crimes. Now recognized as a staple of mosh pit culture, this song had a rocky start in becoming infamous for the right and wrong reasons. Alyssa talks about the influential sound engineer Joe Meek. Although he’s mostly known as a pioneer of modern recording techniques and experimental pop in the 60s, the end of his life took a very dark turn when he murdered his landlord, Violet Shenton.

(00:00) Introduction

(13:18) Clarisse's Story

(53:17) Alyssa's Story

Sources:

https://recordcrimespod.wixsite.com/recordscrimespodcast/sources