The first reading mentions that most think that there are a lot of rock songs with political themes and rock songs that are essentially protest songs, and goes on to say that this doesn’t actually hold up. However, it mentions that there are a lot of songs with themes that are against some sort of authority or power. This seemed slightly contradictory and could easily be discussed in class. In addition to this, some people may view certain songs as protest songs, whereas other might just hear those songs and not reach the same conclusion. To them, it might just be a song with a good beat.
Also mentioned in the reading is the idea that existing protest songs are buried by corporations that pick and choose what music makes it onto the radio.
Also mentioned in the reading is the idea that existing protest songs are buried by corporations that pick and choose what music makes it onto the radio.