School of rock: N is for Narcissism

Break out the gospel choir and blast the brass, for we have an important announcement ... we think we're wonderfulIf there is a more pervasive topic for discussion in popular music, then please enlighten me. The urge to write (pushing your own view on the world) or perform (pushing yourself on to the world) has its roots in narcissism, so music is inevitably shot through with it. The overinflated importance musicians place on their own activities and outlook has given music its forward momentum....

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