~ Controversial Songs ~

Controversial Songs (2025) [📷: 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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Guns N’ Roses, “One in a Million” | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘

On the 9th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 (2021), we explore the outlandishness behind the song “One in a Million” performed by Guns N’ Roses.

The Kingsmen, “Louie Louie” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

On the 37th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Louie Louie” by The Kingsmen. 

Nine Inch Nails, “Closer” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

On the 36th edition of Controversial Tunes (2021), we explore the controversy behind the song, “Closer” by Nine Inch Nails. 

Alestorm, “F*cked with an Anchor” | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘

On the 8th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 (2021), we explore the outlandishness behind “Fucked with an Anchor” by Scottish metal band, Alestorm.

The Crystals, “He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss)” | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

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

Rage Against the Machine, Killing in the Name | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘

On the 7th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘 (2021), we explore the outlandishness behind “Killing in the Name” performed by Rage Against the Machine. 

N.W.A, F**k tha Police | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

On the 34th edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “F**k tha Police” by N.W.A. 

Madonna, Justify My Love | Controversial Tunes 😈🎶

On the 33rd edition of Controversial Tunes, we explore the controversy behind the song, “Justify My Love” by Madonna.

Whitechapel, When a Demon Defiles a Witch | Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘

On the 6th edition of Outlandish Rock 🎸🤘, we explore the outlandishness behind the song “When a Demon Defiles a Witch” by Whitechapel.

Tom Robinson Band, Glad to Be Gay | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

On the 5th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2021), we highlight the song, “Glad to Be Gay” performed by Tom Robinson Band.

[📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Tazz Vaughn via PexelsElena Arboleda Salas, nikolaytaman90, Tumisu from Pixabay; christian buehner on Unsplash]