Over the past 50 years, the lyrics of popular songs in the U.S. have become simpler, more negative, and contain more stress-related words, according to an analysis published in Scientific Reports. The ...

The research team say it could be due to more positive and complex music being used as a "form of escapism" during stressful ...

Today’s music is sad and simple compared to decades past. In A Nutshell Stress language surged: Words related to stress, anxiety, and pressure increased 81% from 1973 to 2023, tracking alongside ...

Modern English’s I Melt with You flopped on release but became an ’80s new wave classic after the 1983 film Valley Girl ...

When comparing today’s hit tunes with the top 40 of past decades, strong opinions are never in short supply. Every generation seems to lament its successor’s musical tastes and listening habits.