Assignment:
Song analysis:
The Offspring-come out and play
• Create a word processor document, and start with information:
Song title
Songwriter(s)
Recording artist(s)
Year of release
Record label
Song style or market (e.g. Southern Rock, Singer Songwriter, Disco, Punk)
Any background or fun fact (not required)
• Create a 1-2 page, with a 500 words, analysis:
--Your analysis should take any perspective you like
--It should be based on your current understanding of music and music history
--It can be based on content from the text (but don't quote directly)
--It can be similar to the analysis style you see in the text, but does not have to be
--You could compare to other songs, or draw some conclusion as to its place in cultural history
--Text should be double-spaced, with good grammar and spelling
--You do not need to footnote or provide sources (you are providing your own conclusions)