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 ...

Many Beatles tracks have been the subject of overanalysis, with either Paul McCartney or John Lennon eventually admitting that certain picked-apart lyrics were actually nonsense. When it comes to the ...

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.