The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage

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Swear to shake it up if you swear to listen

The title is a quote from the Chuck Palahniuk novel, Survivor. Ryan Ross criticizes artists who make music that seems to be racy or controversial only to gain fame. Cluing in from the song’s title, these artists are “martyrs” for their art, suffering criticism from perhaps more conservative voices. Yet, Ross calls them out as merely self-absorbed fame-mongers. They swear to “shake it up” (societal norms) as long as the fans “swear to listen.” In Ross' estimation, they are not who you think, merely donning the appearance of art-makers, a practice that requires suffering and crit… read more
The title is a quote from the Chuck Palahniuk novel, Survivor. Ryan Ross criticizes artists who make music that seems to be racy or controversial onl… read more
The title is a quote from the Chuck Palahniuk novel, Survivor. Ryan Ross criticizes artists who make music that seems to be racy or controversial only to gain fame. Cluing in from the so… read more

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