Publications by authors named "Maximilian Mayerl"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the evolution of English lyrics in Western popular music over five decades, focusing on aspects like complexity, structure, emotion, and popularity.
- Lyrics in pop music have become simpler and easier to understand, showing decreases in both lexical and structural complexity.
- Emotional content in lyrics has shifted towards more negativity and personal themes, while fan preferences vary by genre, with rock fans favoring older lyrics and country fans leaning towards newer ones.
