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To make it onto computer-generated playlists, songs must avoid getting skipped, so tracks increasingly open with a catchy “pre-chorus”. New releases may have up to a dozen writers making sure that every section sparkles—a “genetically modified hit”, quips Mr Mulligan, who doubts that “awkward listens” like Radiohead would do as well today. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen, which takes more than a minute to get going, would not be released, he suspects. Songs have become shorter, since artists are paid per stream. Labels are even making sure that the titles are Alexa-friendly.
And the Winner Is…who Cares?
The Economist
In Jesus the kingdom of God has apocalyptically invaded the world, and as this is an invasion of love it’s a tactical engagement. Love is guerilla warfare. A great campaign of sabotage.
Reviving Old Scratch
Richard Beck
Our definition of discipleship implies the lifelong formation of communities of Christians: Following Jesus (into the kingdom of God) to become like Jesus (through habit-shaping practices that orient our desires) in order to do what Jesus does.
Rediscipling the White Church
David W. Swanson and Brenda Salter McNeil
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