The Musical Talmud: “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO
In which LMFAO redefines “rock.”
Musical Talmud on Overthinking It
Ersatz Genuineness in Little Mermaid’s “Under the Sea”
If Sebastian is composer to Triton’s court, why doesn’t he tap into his Caribbean roots?
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Musical Talmud: Run the World (Girls)
Should probably be titled “Run the World (Girls) (Don’t, obviously, or why would we even need this?)”
Underthinking It: The Musical Talmud: “The Star Spangled Banner” By Jimi Hendrix
You’d think that this supposedly great musician would actually sing while playing his guitar, but no.
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Musical Talmud: Born This Way
Unpacking the Manifesto of Mother Monster
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The Musical Talmud: All For Love
There are many boy bands. This is a man band.
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Musical Talmud: Grenade
In which I am overly critical.
The Musical Talmud: “Hold It Against Me” by Britney Spears
Hold exactly *what* against you, Britney?
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The Musical Talmud: Like a G6
What is a G6? Who is Three six? And why does everybody keep popping bottles?
The Musical Talmud: Economic Themes in “Mine” by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift on social mobility, private property, and rebellion of maintaining the status quo.