From Soul to Synthetic: How Music Lost It’s Soul (and Why They Wanted It That Way) – James Perloff [ The Michael Decon Program ]

Did pop music hit its high note in 1970 and start sliding downhill after? In this episode, we unpack James Perloff’s deep dive into what he calls pop’s “golden year.” From soulful ballads and lush orchestration to disco fever and corporate playlists, we look at how melody, meaning, and variety