After listening to nearly twenty covers of John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War is Over)”, I’ve decided on a spectrum that goes from worst to best. After all, everything exists on a spectrum. Feel free to listen to them all in one sitting.
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We explore how the Shrek soundtracks snatched my wig before I was old enough to know what that meant. Strap yourself in and get ready for layers.
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From subtle references to explicit lyrics, society expects and accepts musical artists to talk about sex — that is, unless the artists are queer.
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In same-sex relationships, it’s difficult to determine who is the bottom and who is the top. Want a hint? All bottoms listen to pop music.
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The way movies use their underlying scores can completely draw us into their tone and plot, and the score for “Ex Machina” cleverly deceives audiences in unique ways.
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There are some basic truths to the human condition. First, people listen to music. Second, people have sex. Finally — and most importantly — people listen to music when they have sex.
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