Liz Phair Knew Pop Was a Cultural Construct Before You Did
Liz Phair turned away from indie rock and toward teen-influenced pop-rock 20 years ago on her self-titled album. Critics were harsh, but the LP now seems prescient.
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One Direction’s ‘Take Me Home’ at 10: Patriarchy with a Pretty Face
One Direction’s Take Me Home proved that masculinity is not just based on toughness, stoicism, or any of the qualities traditionally associated with it.
P.Y.T.’s 2001 Debut ‘Down With Me’ Shows R&B and Aaliyah’s Influence on Teen Pop
Twenty years ago, P.Y.T.’s Down With Me represented the sounds that shaped one of the most effusive moments of popular culture, teen pop.