Listen to the Lyrics

Skye Matlock
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Remember the line in that song that left you speechless? Whether you’re a music aficionado or a background noise enthusiast, Listen to the Lyrics will change your approach to the songs you listen to on a day to day basis. From Alice Cooper to Death Grips, you might reevaluate which song you call your favorite.

Episodes

  1. 06/09/2021

    Episode 5: CAN, Krautrock, and the Impact of Vitamin C

    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.

  2. 03/23/2021

    Episode 4: Death Grips Wrote That?

    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.

  3. 02/23/2021

    Episode 3: Kate Bush's "Cloudbusting" Influences

    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.

  4. 02/16/2021

    Episode 2: More Than Words? The Many Ways to Interpret A Love Song

    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.

  5. 02/09/2021

    Episode 1: Xanadu and The Magic of Prog

    The first episode of the series picks apart the 1977 deepcut "Xanadu" by Rush. Skye takes a look at the origins of the lyrics and the poet behind them.

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Remember the line in that song that left you speechless? Whether you’re a music aficionado or a background noise enthusiast, Listen to the Lyrics will change your approach to the songs you listen to on a day to day basis. From Alice Cooper to Death Grips, you might reevaluate which song you call your favorite.

Information

  • Creator
    Skye Matlock
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Skye Matlock
  • Show Website
    Listen to the Lyrics