Songs That Are Just Plain Wrong
From the Riffs archive First aired Oct 21, 2020. The show was music-first back then — it has grown into a conversation about everything else since.
There are certain songs with content or subject matter that ventures into disturbing territory. Some of them are intentionally crafted stories meant to spur the listener into thinking about uncomfortable topics. Others are, well, just plain wrong. Join Joe and Toby as they examine tracks from Royce da 5’9”, Apathy, Benny Mardones, Neil Diamond, and others. They’ll also shine a light on the sexual abuse that is far too pervasive in the music industry.
Warning: Content may include sexual abuse and assault triggers. Please take any necessary precautions.
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