"Heavenly"

Analytical Essay # 16185

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"Heavenly"

An insight into the musical group "Heavenly" who recorded Twee pop albums in the early 90's.

1,018 words () | 2 sources | MLA | 2001 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the music and songs of the group "Heavenly", a twee pop band of the late eighties and nineties. It describes how twee pop is a form of soft-core punk rock and gives a brief history of the achievements of the band. It examines how the majority of songs on this album deal with relationships and life from the viewpoint of teenage girls by examining the lyrics to some of their songs.

From the Paper:

"The majority of songs on this album deal with relationships and life from the viewpoint of teenage girls, as written by Amelia Fletcher, the key vocalist and guitar player. The other members of the band included Cathy Rogers, vocals and keyboard, Pete Momtchiloff, guitar, Rob Pursy, bass, and Matthew Fletcher, drums. The song of focus, "Hearts and Crosses," deals with the problem of naivety in young girls due to the illusion of the media and the harm and confusion that can result in being unprepared for the dangers of the real world. In this case, the result is a rape by an exalted boyfriend."