School of rock: G is for guilt

No, we don't mean taking more pleasure in Spandau Ballet than Radiohead. This week's musical entry in the emotional alphabet is all about the pangs of an aching conscienceGuilt is a complex beast, less a primary emotion than a subtle blend of several others. Take a spoonful of regret, add a pinch of love for the victim of our actions, mix with some sinful pleasure and stir with the self-satisfaction of forgiveness. Unsurprisingly, it takes more than a few sad minor chords to convey a guilty cons...

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