[PUBLISHER] Merge #129

content/posts/music-genre-deep-dive.md

@@ -43,141 +43,117 @@ Alright, here we go. The first batch of genres I listened to.
 
 > Made using traditional [Americana](https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/americana/) and [Country](https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/country/) instrumentation, typically to evoke a pastoral atmosphere.
 
-[RYM Link](https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/ambient-americana)
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-Nr1 album Wichita Lineman / Guinnevere Dick Slessig was not on tidal. Jumped to nr 2.
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-#### [Old Saw - Country Tropics](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/old-saw/country-tropics/)
+Nr1 album [Dick Slessig - Wichita Lineman / Guinnevere](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/dick-slessig/wichita-lineman-guinnevere/) was not on Tidal so jumped to nr 2: [Old Saw - Country Tropics](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/old-saw/country-tropics/)
 
 <img src="http://e.snmc.io/i/300/w/09876f667e10d11c2cf5919c45ecad62/9506598" alt="Old Saw - Country Tropics">
-Ambient Americana, sounds exactly like I would have suspected I guess. 
 
-Weeds tumbling across the desert as we drive along some Arizona highway. Not my cup of tea but interesting . 
+Weeds tumbling across the desert as we drive along some Arizona highway. Not my cup of tea but interesting. Ambient Americana, sounds exactly like I would have suspected I guess. 
 
-#### Rating
 Solid two stars ★★ 
 
 ### Ambient
 
 > Combines the theory and atmosphere of Ambient with traditional instruments and sounds from around the globe.
 
-[RYM Link](https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/ambient)
-#### [Eno - Another green world](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/eno/another-green-world/)
+[Eno - Another green world](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/eno/another-green-world/)
 
 <img src="http://e.snmc.io/i/300/w/916d990f40af945d1023f438815ea6ae/2317304" alt="Eno - Another Green World">
 
 Strange, but not to strange. Expected more strange. 
 ”Bit”ish somehow. Not to memorable. 
 Don’t know what makes this a masterpiece. 
 
-#### Rating
 ★★½  stars. 
 
 ### Blues
 
 > Originated toward the end of the 19th century in African American communities in the United States, particularly the Deep South; drew on traditional [Spirituals](https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/spirituals/) and [Work Song](https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/work-song/); highly influential to the whole of Western popular music.
 
-[RYM Link](https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/blues/)
-#### [Nina Simone - Nina Simone Sings the Blues (1966)](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/nina-simone/nina-simone-sings-the-blues/) 
+[Nina Simone - Nina Simone Sings the Blues (1966)](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/nina-simone/nina-simone-sings-the-blues/) 
 
 <img src="http://e.snmc.io/i/300/w/e63de91adf09c998c7e7055756515cc2/2420418" alt="Nina Simone - Nina Simone Sings the Blues">
 
 Well. It was bluesy alright. 
 Not really captivating me. Sensuality and strife. Probably made more sense in the 60s. Good time to reflect on that the world is actually better in a lot of ways than it was before, not everything is going the wrong way. Thanks Nina.
 
-#### Rating
 ★★★ stars
 
 ### Classical Music
 
 > Virtuoso piece, usually for solo keyboard or plucked string instrument, characterized by its free rhythm, rapid fingerwork, and contrasting sectional writing.
 
-[RYM Link](https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/toccata/)
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 [Steve Reich and Musicians - Music for 18 Musicians (1978)](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/steve-reich-and-musicians/music-for-18-musicians-2/) 
 
 <img src="http://e.snmc.io/i/300/w/db66c57570a6d0a7d594906d3e597f9f/7231563" alt="Steve Reich and Musicians - Music for 18 Musicians">
 
 Was ok as background music. Didn't really say anything to me.
 
-#### Rating
 ★★★ stars
 
 ### Drift Phonk
 
 > Busy, noisy production inspired by lo-fi Memphis Rap; frequently features 808 cowbell melodies and chopped, compressed samples.
 
-[RYM Link](https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/drift-phonk/)
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-#### [Kordhell & Scarlxrd - Psychx](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/kordhell-scarlxrd/psychx/)
+[Kordhell & Scarlxrd - Psychx](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/kordhell-scarlxrd/psychx/)
 
 <img src="http://e.snmc.io/i/300/w/d86711c2afdac5de3e2b79a5ba6d2b6a/10378493" alt="Kordhell &amp; Scarlxrd - Psychx">
 
 Reminds me of [ICP](https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/insane-clown-posse). Don’t know why I liked it but I do. A mix of metal growling and rap.
 
-#### Rating
 ★★★½ stars
 
 ### Funkot
 
 > Fast-paced Indonesian form of Electronic Dance Music that combines Eurodance and Trance synths with the syncopated rhythm from Dangdut koplo.
 
-[RYM Link](https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/funkot/)
-#### [Bandung bergoyang - Barakatak](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/barakatak/bandung-bergoyang/)
+[Bandung bergoyang - Barakatak](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/barakatak/bandung-bergoyang/)
 
 <img src="http://e.snmc.io/i/300/w/659e66241f51e9ce21b4f993f0643b18/8237947" alt="Barakatak - Bandung bergoyang">
 
 First impression: "Wow. This sucks".
 
 Listening to this album makes me feel a bit racist and dismissive of Indonesian culture. Lots of high pitched singing, small ”tube trums” etc. Not my cup of tea.
 
-#### Rating
 ★ star
 
 ### Europop
 
 > Emerged throughout mainland Europe in the early 1970s, referring to slick, highly commercial Pop songs that emphasize sugary melodies and light, bouncy instrumentation.
 
-[RYM Link](https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/europop/)
-#### [Sandra - Into a Secret Land](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/sandra/into-a-secret-land/) 
+[Sandra - Into a Secret Land](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/sandra/into-a-secret-land/) 
 
 <img src="http://e.snmc.io/i/300/w/e9decffd1819f135fdef6caf876f40ef/1351121" alt="Sandra - Into a Secret Land">
 
 Yeah this should have stayed in the 80s. American Pshycho vibes for sure. Old ABBA era dance music - but worse.
 
-#### Rating
 ★★ stars
 
 ### Emo
 
 > Focuses on emotional lyrics, expressive vocals, melodic songwriting, and dynamic song structures.
 
-[RYM Link](https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/emo/)
-#### [My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge ](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/my-chemical-romance/three-cheers-for-sweet-revenge/)
+[My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge ](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/my-chemical-romance/three-cheers-for-sweet-revenge/)
 
 <img src="http://e.snmc.io/i/300/w/ed19bc4b25e94a12bd95bd44da8e3a96/9311282" alt="My Chemical Romance - Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge" />
 
 I just had to go with MCR even though it was nr 5 on the list of most highly rated Emo albums. When I think of Emo I think of MCR.
 
 And no, no it's not for me. Vocals doesn't sound great, music sounds "sloppy" somehow. I guess never having been into it when young also helps kill some of the "glow" that can exist around music.
 
-#### Rating
 ★½ stars
 
 ### Mathcore
 
 > Rhythmically complex, features unconventional time signatures, syncopated and dissonant riffs and erratic metric shifts.
 
-[RYM Link](https://rateyourmusic.com/genre/mathcore/)
-#### [Converge - Jane Doe](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/converge/jane-doe/)
+[Converge - Jane Doe](https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/converge/jane-doe/)
 
 <img src="http://e.snmc.io/i/300/w/cc3710b524ca4c254dcf0797bec039b4/12263497" alt="Converge - Jane Doe">
 
 What a f-n ride. Anger. Dissonance. Totally incomprehensible vocals even when reading the lyrics. Almost turned it off after 5 seconds. But … it grew on me. At the end I was kinda sad to see it go. 
 
 Perhaps need to listen to it just once more…
 
-#### Rating
 ★★★★ stars
 
 ## Thats all folks