Over the past couple of years, the concept of 'accelerated music', specifically 'sped up' songs on Tik-Tok, has fascinated cultural commentators, with countless articles being devoted to the trend... and another raft of articles pivoting around the disapproval directed towards aid trend by some easily-irked Generation X music fans.
Once upon a time, Gen X were making their own fun by slowing down vinyl singles for their own amusement, specifically playing singles designed to be played at 45rpm at a more stately 33rpm. The reduced speed can bring out previously unheard nuances in the music, but if we're honest, the fact that everything sounds sludgier and doomier is enough for those of us who find joy in the bleakest music.
