Zoë Fields on “Irresponsible Hate Anthem” by Marilyn Manson (1996)
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Zoë Fields focuses on teen angst, catharsis, and rebellion in her sonic, lyrical, cultural, and personal analysis of Marilyn Manson’s “Irresponsible Hate Anthem.” Drawing on what she finds to be the most controversial and anti-conformist elements of the anthem and analyzing Manson’s persona, Zoë skillfully places the song in the context of valid, youthful desires for critique, disobedience, and catharsis. At the end of this podcast, you'll be able to hear an interview with its creator, where she digs deeper into her podcast research, conclusions, and production process.
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