Kakki wrote:
> I was just kidding around yesterday with regard to people throwing out
their
> albums because of a musician's political beliefs (although some people do
> feel strongly about doing this - I've heard there are some on the Van list
> that are ready to denounce him because he is performing for Bush). It
don't
> matter to me - music is my ultimate "political belief" ;-)
I never thought for a second you were seriously suggesting anyone throw away
music because of the artist's political beliefs! The exception for me
though, is when it spills over into the lyrics, and you get bombarded with
"propaganda" (for want of a better word). Interestingly, on the news here
last night was an item about MTV and their "hate-crime" project, ie.
publishing the names of victims of hate-crimes instead of playing music.
They also mentioned Eminem as an example of an artist who's lyrics can be
construed as "hateful". I can't say I disagree with that statement. I know
people on this list like his album, but the messages he's sending prevent me
from ever listening to his music (I actually leave the room if it's played)
and I encourage others to boycott it as well. I know we've done this
subject to death in the past, but despite protestations of "oh, it's only
song lyrics" is DOES have an effect on some people - Richard Ramirez for one
(LA's Night-Stalker), who was a big fan of AC/DC's "satanic" lyrics.
Hell - opening up that big can of worms again, then going on holiday for 5
days and missing all the retaliation! HA!
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