Davey- Yeah, they'll listen to it, and if it says something crazy, they'll say, 'Oh, we can't play this. This is too much for the people to handle.' There are some exceptions to the rule. There are bands like Tool, or Smashing Pumpkins. Rage Against the Machine. Nine Inch Nails. What other bands have valid things to say? Adam: Slipknot. Davey: Slipknot??? I don't know what the hell they're saying! Adam: They want to take over the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Davey discusses censorship in music, noting some bands are allowed to be explicit while others are not, and admits confusion about Slipknot's lyrics.
- In plain terms
- He notes some bands get radio play despite heavy themes and does not understand Slipknot.
- What can you take from it?
- Music censorship varies by band and genre.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes music playable?
- Why censor art?
Another view
It assumes a uniform rule for all bands.
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