Working on a possible graduate level thesis. Hoping to do something related to a decade of music. Hoping this sub can help me with a few questions.
I’ve narrowed my idea to music in the 1990’s.
Was music in the 90’s more cynical/pessimistic/nihilistic than any other decade?
If so, was there anything cultural/political at the time that could have factored into this?
What other sources/factors could be responsible for this change in the thematic direction?
Are there any good readings/articles/etc that could help me in this search?
Sorry for such a loaded question. And sorry if this ends up being out of what this sub is about. I thought it could be worth a shot. Thanks everyone!
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