Overthinking Eurovision 2017: All Things Flow
Can Francesco Gabbani reconcile western materialism with eastern spirituality in Italy’s 2017 entry in the Eurovision Song Contest?
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Trucks in Country Music Lyrics, 2005-2014
Just how often do country songs reference trucks, and why?
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The Musical Talmud, Audio Edition: “American Girl”
In this Musical Talmud edition of the Overthinking It Podcast, Mark Lee analyzes a series of songs called “American Girl” and discovers the true nature of American greatness.
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The Musical Talmud – “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen
Catch the first Video Musical Talmud, on the song you were probably singing in your head before you read this.
Why “Sweet Home Alabama” Is The Most Effective Protest Song of All Time
Where the skies are so blue, and the governor’s true.
“The Rainbow Connection”: Just How Many Songs Are There About Rainbows?
Not nearly as many as Kermit seems to suggest.
The Musical Talmud: “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO
In which LMFAO redefines “rock.”
The Musical Talmud: “Hold It Against Me” by Britney Spears
Hold exactly *what* against you, Britney?
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The Musical Talmud: Economic Themes in “Mine” by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift on social mobility, private property, and rebellion of maintaining the status quo.
The Musical Talmud: “One Less Lonely Girl” by Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber shows us the path out of America’s recession through auto-tune and baby-faced good looks.