"The Meaning of Metallica: Ride the Lyrics"/William Irwin [Episode 59]

Apr 21, 2022 · 1h 2m 46s
"The Meaning of Metallica: Ride the Lyrics"/William Irwin [Episode 59]
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More than 40 years since their formation, and 125 million album sales later, Metallica is as relevant as ever. Much has been written about the band, but “The Meaning of...

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More than 40 years since their formation, and 125 million album sales later, Metallica is as relevant as ever. Much has been written about the band, but “The Meaning of Metallica” is the first book to focus exclusively on their lyrics. Their mighty guitar riffs and pounding drums are legendary, but Metallica’s words match the intensity of their tunes. Lead singer James Hetfield writes rock poetry dealing with death, war, addiction, alienation, corruption, freedom, religion, and other weighty topics. Painting a rainbow of emotions with a deft palette, subtle but not obscure, Hetfield’s lyrics deserve careful attention.

A master of narrative, Metallica makes listeners care about a vast array of characters, from a vengeful God to a suicidal teenager, to a man in mid-life crisis. “The Meaning of Metallica” is like a riveting conversation with a close friend. A thematic tour de force that traces Hetfield’s lyrical development across the decades, this companion examines everything from deep cuts like “Confusion” to megahits like “Enter Sandman.” Sure to spark debate and discussion, “The Meaning of Metallica” provides a close reading of lyrics dense with details and rich with allusions.

William Irwin is a philosophy professor, literary critic, and heavy metal scholar who teaches at King’s College in Pennsylvania. The books in his pop culture series, including "Metallica and Philosophy", "Seinfeld and Philosophy", "The Simpsons and Philosophy", and "The Matrix and Philosophy" (a New York Times bestseller) have sold over one million copies.

Purchase a copy of "The Meaning of Metallica: Ride the Lyrics" through Amazon: www.amazon.com/Meaning-Metallica-Ride-Lyrics/dp/1770416188/ref

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Listen to a playlist of the Metallica songs discussed in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1U2KGGRl8nKg5xnwCVvZIX?si=d96fab35a6d947d5

Contact William Irwin by email: williamirwin@kings.edu

Contact & follow William Irwin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/williamirwin38

Purchase a copy of William Irvin's "Metallica and Philosophy: A Crash Course in Brain Surgery" through Amazon: www.amazon.com/Metallica-Philosophy-Crash-Course-Surgery/dp/1405163488/ref

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