Introduction & Explanation

This project compares alternative rock and pop music from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, analyzing how the genre evolved in response to social, cultural, and technological changes. By exploring the lyrics the aim is to uncover similarities and differences between these genres over time. The project uses visual and textual analysis tools like Voyant and AntConc to track recurring themes, patterns, and words in song lyrics from each era.

1980s

Alternative Rock

80's Alt voyant
80's Alt Antconc

1980's

Pop

80s Pop voyant
80s Pop Antconc

1980's

1990s

Alternative Rock

90's Alt voyant
90's Alt Antconc

1990's

Pop

90s Pop voyant
80s Pop Antconc

1990's

2000s

Alternative Rock

2000's Alt voyant
2000's Alt Antconc

2000's

Pop

2000s Pop voyant
2000s Pop Antconc

2000's

Song List

  • 80s Alternative Rock: "Just Like Heaven" by The Cure
  • 80s Alternative Rock: "It's the End of the World as We Know It" by R.E.M.
  • 80s Alternative Rock: "How Soon Is Now?" by The Smiths
  • 80s Pop: "Like a Virgin" by Madonna
  • 80s Pop: "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
  • 80s Pop: "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston
  • 90s Alternative Rock: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana
  • 90s Alternative Rock: "Creep" by Radiohead
  • 90s Alternative Rock: "Black" by Pearl Jam
  • 90s Pop: "...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears
  • 90s Pop: "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston
  • 90s Pop: "Genie in a Bottle" by Christina Aguilera
  • 2000s Alternative Rock: "In the End" by Linkin Park
  • 2000s Alternative Rock: "Clocks" by Coldplay
  • 2000s Alternative Rock: "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day
  • 2000s Pop: "Crazy in Love" by BeyoncĂ©
  • 2000s Pop: "Umbrella" by Rihanna
  • 2000s Pop: "SexyBack" by Justin Timberlake