~ Controversial Songs ~

Controversial Songs (2025) [๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Andrea Mosti from Pexels; AcatXlo, from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]

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Bring on the controversy! Controversial Songs is a column that provides background information and insight into songs that raised eyebrows, stirred the pot, or were banned. The more censorship censor$hit, the better! The records that grace Controversial Songs are old and new alike, with all genres of music welcome./otw_shortcode_dropcap]


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The Crystals, โ€œHe Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss)โ€ | Controversial Tunes ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐ŸŽถ

On the 35th edition of Controversial Tunes (2021), we explore the controversy behind the song, โ€œHe Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss)โ€ by The Crystals.

Rage Against the Machine, Killing in the Name | Outlandish Rock ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜

On the 7th edition of Outlandish Rock ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜ (2021), we explore the outlandishness behind โ€œKilling in the Nameโ€ performed by Rage Against the Machine.ย 

N.W.A, F**k tha Police | Controversial Tunes ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐ŸŽถ

On the 34th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, โ€œF**k tha Policeโ€ by N.W.A.ย 

Madonna, Justify My Love | Controversial Tunes ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐ŸŽถ

On the 33rd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, โ€œJustify My Loveโ€ by Madonna.

Whitechapel, When a Demon Defiles a Witch | Outlandish Rock ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜

On the 6th edition of Outlandish Rock ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜, we explore the outlandishness behind the song โ€œWhen a Demon Defiles a Witchโ€ by Whitechapel.

Tom Robinson Band, Glad to Be Gay | LGBTQ Bopz ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŽถ

On the 5th edition of LGBTQ Bopz ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŽถ (2021), we highlight the song, โ€œGlad to Be Gayโ€ performed by Tom Robinson Band.

James Brown, Say It Loud… | Controversial Tunes ๐Ÿ˜ˆ๐ŸŽถ

On the 32nd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind โ€œSay It Loud โ€“ Iโ€™m Black and Iโ€™m Proudโ€ by James Brown.

Nirvana, R*pe Me | Outlandish Rock ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜

On the 5th edition of Outlandish Rock ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜, we explore the outlandishness behind the song โ€œR*pe Meโ€ performed by Nirvana.

Alice in Chains, Man in the Box | Outlandish Rock ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜

On the 4th edition of Outlandish Rock ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜, we explore the outlandishness behind the song โ€œMan in the Boxโ€ performed by Alice in Chains.

Mรฅneskin, MAMMAMIA | Outlandish Rock ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜

On the 3rd edition of Outlandish Rock ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿค˜, we explore the outlandishness behind the song โ€œMAMMAMIAโ€ performed by Mรฅneskin.

[๐Ÿ“ท: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tazz Vaughn via Pexels;ย Elena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu fromย Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]