r/Music

A couple examples:

Motley Crue - Generation Swine (had more of an industrial/punk sound)

Metallica - St Anger (no guitar solos, raw gritty sound, and of course the world's most criticized snare drum)

With both of those albums, they tried experimenting with a different style, which polarized their fans. Personally, I really like both of those albums. I don't know why, but I find myself drawn to the music when the band tries something different, even if it wasn't well received by fans/critics.

I'm trying to think of more examples, but of course when I want to make this post, I'm drawing a blank. Here's a couple more though:

Powerman 5000 - Destroy What You Enjoy (almost completely abandoned the industrial sound in favor of punk)

Linkin Park - One More Light (more pop, less rock)

(yes I know that Linkin Park is known for trying out different genres, but that album was the most drastic change that polarized fans at the time)

So, what are some other bands that made "that" album that really threw off their fans because they didn't like the change or experimentation?

This question was posted 10 years ago here so I wanted to know an updated list on modern pop artists/songs with deep lyrics, message, history etc... I personally liked Lady Gaga's songs from A Star is Born since they are deep and touch a nerve depending on your life experience.

Do you have a favourite part of a lyric with a deep meaning to you, or that makes you stop and think. Mine is from Billy Bragg - Milkman of Human Kindness

“I am the milkman of human kindness I will leave an extra pint�

I got way too high before getting in the Shower and listened to Jim Croce’s “Operator (That’s Not the Way it Feels)�, and thought that is the best usage of two titles.

What are your favourite examples of this?