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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Perverse Joy of Listening to Bad Music

Bad-good music is made by skilled musicians in serious genres, and can be enjoyed despite poor quality without snobbery or genre bias.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Romesh Ranganathan: I Want Your Soul by Armand Van Helden is so relentlessly catchy I'm sick of it'

Growing up, every weekend we'd visit a different Sri Lankan family's house in London. One kid had Thriller by Michael Jackson, and I fell in love with Billie Jean. I then ripped my brother's Michael Jackson Bad poster in a retaliation move, for which I now formally apologise.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

I don't like Kendrick Lamar going after my close friend Drake': Hugo Chegwin's honest playlist

Personal music memories map formative influences, guilty pleasures, party anthems, and emotional triggers tied to specific songs and moments.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Freedom and joy: Rugby World Cup's quirky quality sets it apart from the pack | Emma John

Fans can enjoy one-sided sports tournaments despite lopsided results because atmosphere, entertainment, and collective pleasure outweigh the lack of competitive suspense.
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fromDefector
8 months ago

The Worst Songs We Love So Much | Defector

Guilty pleasures reflect private enjoyment that conflicts with socially curated perceptions of good taste.
fromTasting Table
9 months ago

We Didn't Expect One Of Martha Stewart's Favorite Snacks To Be This Processed - Tasting Table

Martha Stewart admits to enjoying American cheese slices, calling it a guilty pleasure snack, acknowledging its simplicity and processed nature despite her preference for fresh, homemade foods.
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