Listen to the Lyrics

Just when you thought you knew every subgenre... This week's episode touches on the roots of a German music movement and the band that started it all. CAN's Vitamin C takes you through a whirlwind of possibilities, let's talk about it. 

Despite overarching themes of rage and chaos, Death Grips weaves lyrics together in what seems like a non-conventional approach to poetry. In this episode, we take a closer look at the genius behind Death Grips' "Get Got" and how to effectively listen to music outside of our comfort zone.

To honor her second nomination into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2021 class, this week's episode touches on Kate Bush and the inconveniences that can come from being a female musician. Key elements that inspired her hit "Cloudbusting" are mentioned, as well as the alarmingly false assumptions made about it.

This week we move away from the complexities of prog over to 90's acoustic love ballads. Does the word love alter the way you consume a song? Do you listen to the hits, or just sing along? Are funk metal artists allowed to be in love? Come find out as we dissect Extreme's More Than Words in an effort to understand a few possible meanings behind the lyrics.