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Weird And Oddly Specific Playlists

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Historically Queer (Our Big Gay Mixtape) (lemmynsfw.com)
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my playlist of LGBT+ songs of the 20th century in chronological order (including non-queer classics adopted by the community)

Please note that this is a work in progress, and some time periods will be more subjective than historical. I'm not looking to argue over song choices, but suggestions of songs to add are more than welcome! I'm sure I've missed a ton

on a more personal note: I know this year's been pretty grim for a lot of reasons. So I hope my playlist can bring you a sense of belonging and understanding, knowing that we've always existed (and resisted)

Happy Pride everyone!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Hg0geKKAw1Vk6q9dKeuVb

bonus: There's a really great album missing on spotify from 1962 called Love Is a Drag by Gene Howard. Here's a bandcamp link: https://loveisadrag.bandcamp.com/album/for-adult-listeners-only

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Could you give me some backstory for the choice? I'm only asking cause the annotation at the bottom of this lyrics page has a quote from Gore saying "The song has nothing to do with relationships. It’s about the concept of fleeing from reality and the evil awakening afterwards. Any kind of fleeing. Drugs, alcohol, or whatever" But if there's more to it let me know. I did include Boys Say Go and Whats Your Name by Depeche Mode on there (tracks 200 and 201)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

There's many ways to interpret art. Some argue the artist's intent is paramount. Others argue the less information from the creator, the best, as the work stands on its own. Most fall somewhere in between.

I'm on the second camp, however. And for this particular song, while escapism is the main theme, a gay relationship seems to permeate / serve as a backdrop. As I see it, anyway.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I agree on your point about artistic interpretation, and by nature of subject matter (and lack of historical cataloging) this is a bit of a subjective playlist. I can see what you mean about this having the vibe of a gay relationship now that I'm listening to the song and reading the lyrics, so I'll add it

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Have a great day!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

You too 😊