Mike is joined by Pete Graham, music radio veteran, to discuss a recent study revealing that song lyrics have become simpler, more repetitive, angrier, and self-obsessed over the past four decades.

The study, analyzing over 12,000 English-language songs across various genres from 1980 to 2020, highlights a shift in lyrical complexity.

Pete and Mike delve into the implications of this trend, considering the evolving landscape of music consumption and the literary acclaim of successful artists of the past.

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