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‘Music Exists’: What Does “Heavy” Mean?

What comes to mind when you think of “heavy” music? Earth-shaking riffs? Slow tempos and low, rumbling bass? Or is it more ephemeral than that?

By Chris Ryan and Chuck Klosterman


What comes to mind when you think of “heavy” music? Earth-shaking riffs? Slow tempos and low, rumbling bass? Or is it more ephemeral than that? Is “heavy” as much about a feeling as it is a sound? To listen to all the songs discussed in this podcast, follow the official playlist:

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