Music is a common mnemonic device, which may explain why you remember 1980s song lyrics but not a lick of what you’ve studied ...

(CNN) – Music lyrics have gotten simpler, angrier and more repetitive, according to a new study. Researchers compared English-language rap, pop, country, rock and R&B songs from the 1980s to 2020.

The 1980s were known for changing the game, and some shocking lyrics from songs of that era had some listeners clutching their pearls.

1980 was a distinctly great year for the Billboard Hot 100. The year welcomed a new decade that became the melting pot for genres, making the charts an incredibly exciting tour of the different types ...