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A show where Cameron and Aubrey break down songs and musical topics in a rational, analytical way.

Simple Songwriting


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 44m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    Song Breakdown 8: "Damocles" by Sleep Token

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 84:49


    Another one from "Even in Arcadia"! Hope you enjoy.

    Song Breakdown 7: "Emergence" by Sleep Token

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 142:21


    In this episode we breakdown the lead single, "Emergence", from Sleep Token's new album, "Even in Arcadia". Are Sleep Token overrated, or is there more depth to what they are creating than you may think? Find out here - hope you enjoy!

    Song Breakdown 6: "Overflow" by Linkin Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 80:34


    In this breakdown, we take a look at "Overflow", one of the more unique tracks from Linkin Park's new album, "From Zero". Enjoy!

    Song Breakdown 5: "Stained" by Linkin Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 113:32


    In this episode, Cameron breaks down "Stained", one of the ballads from the new Linkin Park album, "From Zero". Enjoy!

    Song Breakdown 4: "Two-Faced" by Linkin Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 114:55


    In the Breakdown we discuss the 4th single from Linkin Park's new album, "From Zero" - "Two-Faced". This song, like "Heavy is the Crown", is a throwback to older Linkin Park records, but does it stand on its own? Find out here!

    Episode 21: "From Zero" by Linkin Park - Album Review and Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 71:21


    In this episode we discuss the new release from Linkin Park, "From Zero". Does it live up to the exceptions set by the band's previous albums, or is it just a generic cash grab attempt to stay relevant? Find out here!

    Episode 20: "Metallica" Casual Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 80:15


    In this episode, we discuss a few topics, including acoustic covers and a general overview of Metallica. Enjoy!

    Episode 19: "Scary Songwriting" Halloween Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 82:59


    Evil is afoot! In this special Halloween episode, we discuss the music that sends shivers up our spine. We cover everything from the psychology of fear, to the eerie anthems of the greatest cinema ghouls - listen here... if you dare!

    Song Breakdown 18 - "Heavy is the Crown" by Linkin Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 117:04


    On this breakdown, we are joined by Simple Songwriting's friend from behind the scenes, Savannah! She knows all about mics and streaming, so it's great to actually have her on for an episode. We're talking about one of Linkin Park's new singles, "Heavy is the Crown" - how does it measure up to their other records? Find out here!

    Episode 18: "Over Each Other" - Linkin Park: A Mature, Brooding Ballad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 72:52


    In this episode we discuss the latest Link Park single, "Over Each Other", a more mellow song that puts Emily Armstrong at the forefront. How does it stack up against "The Emptiness Machine" and "Heavy is the Crown"? Find out here - enjoy!

    Song Breakdown 17: "Tender Surrender" by Steve Vai

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 107:53


    In this breakdown we go through "Tender Surrender", the final track from Steve Vai's 1995 EP "Alien Love Secrets". Hopefully this gives listeners some insight into high-level guitar playing, and why Steve Vai is so well regarded in the music world. Enjoy!

    Episode 17: "Sandstorm" by Darude - Instrumental Music and Vibes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 94:00


    In this episode, Cameron and Aubrey discuss instrumental music, and why we listen to it. Is it just for the vibes, or is it to learn more about ourselves? Hope you enjoy! Songs we discuss: "Strobe" by DeadMau5 "Bad" by Polyphia "Tender Surrender" by Steve Vai "Sandstorm" by Darude

    Episode 16 Breakdown: "Truth" by Katy Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 87:49


    In this episode Cameron breaks down "Truth" by Katy Perry. We discuss the silly lyrics, the mid music, and the decent vocal melodies. Enjoy!

    Episode 16: "Truth" by Katy Perry - Can Music Be Objectively Bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 103:26


    In the episode we discuss Katy Perry's new album, "143", and whether or not music can be objectively good or bad. We use the song "Truth" as a jumping off point for the discussion. Is the value of art simply up to the perceiver, or can we actually measure the quality? Find out here, and enjoy the episode!

    Episode 15: "What Makes an Album Great?" - 60's Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 77:47


    In this new series, Aubrey and Cameron discuss what makes albums great. In order to figure out the answer to this everlasting discussion, we decided to go decade by decade to see the evolution of album production over time. Hopefully by the end of the series, we will have a more wholistic view on what makes an album timeless art or gimmicky nonsense - hope you enjoy!

    Episode 14: "The Emptiness Machine" by Linkin Park - New Singer, Who Dis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 54:40


    In this episode, Aubrey and Cameron discuss the Linkin Park's new single, their upcoming album "From Zero", and the controversial new singer, Emily Armstrong.

    Episode 13: "Diggy Diggy Hole" by Wind Rose - Dwarven Metal with a Mysterious Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 100:47


    On this episode we take a look at one of Aubrey's favorite songs (as well as his son's), but this song has a secret past that may change Aubrey's perception of it forever... Enjoy!

    Episode 12: "F-1 Trillion" by Post Malone - Album Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 52:33


    In this episode we discuss Post Malone's new country album, "F-1 Trillion", an interesting new direction from one of music's most diverse artists. Aubrey and Cameron have slightly different views on the album - enjoy the discussion!

    Episode 11: "Afterlife" by Avenged Sevenfold - A Tragic Story, Portrayed Beautifully

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 195:47


    The this episode we discuss "Afterlife", one of our personal favorite songs of all time. But do we like it just because of nostalgia? Or does the song hold up to our critiques? P.S. - We've got an old clip of Cameron playing the solo back in high school. Enjoy!

    Episode 10: "We Will Rock You" by Queen - A Pure, Primal Anthem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 106:14


    In the episode we discuss one of the most iconic songs of all time, "We Will Rock You". Played across stadiums everywhere for decades, everyone knows the familiar "Boom Boom Clap", but what else goes into this primal anthem? Find out here!

    Episode 9: "Woman's World" by Katy Perry - Why Did It Flop?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 131:39


    In this episode we take a look at one of the biggest flops of the year, "Woman's World". The song was plagued with bad press from the start, but we believe that the real culprit is the song itself. We discuss the various songwriting mistakes, including the song structure, lyrics, and themes (or lack of), to determine what went wrong. Enjoy!

    Episode 8: "Fuel" by Eminem feat. JID - A Masterclass in Rapping Ability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 136:01


    On this episode, we discuss the "hardest" song on Eminem's new album "The Death of Slim Shady". "Fuel" is a nonstop barrage of rap, and we break it down piece by piece. But this time, we actually have music to go along with our analysis! So strap in, we're going full throttle on this one.

    Episode 7: "Faint" by Linkin Park - Concise Songwriting and Great Melodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 123:34


    In this episode we discuss a classic Linkin Park song. We dive into why the chorus melody is so great, despite being relatively simple, and discuss the pros and cons of Linkin Park's songwriting style. Also, we apologize in advance for some of the audio issues in this episode, we're not sure what happened but we'll get them fixed by the next episode.

    Episode 6: "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billie Joel - The Artist Hates It, But Why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 162:57


    In this episode we discuss "We Didn't Start the Fire", a song that Billy Joel himself is not a fan of. Do we agree with him? Take a listen to find out.

    Episode 5: "That Boy Is Mine" by Ariana Grande - Art Without Meaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 140:41


    In this episode we discuss Ariana Grande's new album "Eternal Sunshine", one of the blandest, safest albums we've ever heard, but received critical acclaim from most news outlets. We discuss illogical lyrics, meaningless songwriting, and the nature of "perfect" art.

    Episode 4: "Hot Bottom Feeder" by Clutch: Take a Risk, Do Something Unique

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 126:08


    In this episode we discuss "Hot Bottom Feeder" by Clutch, a fun, unique song where the band describes how to make crab cakes.

    Episode 3: "Houdini" by Eminem - Interpolation and Nostalgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 131:24


    In this episode, Aubrey and Cameron discuss Eminem's latest single, "Houdini". This song is a throwback to old-school Eminem, and also interpolates "Abracadabra" by The Steve Miller Band.

    Episode 2: "Hell's Bells" by AC/DC - The Basics of Song Structure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 110:10


    In this episode we break down the iconic opening track for AC/DC's album "Back in Black". We discuss the essentials of song structure, and how applying simple concepts well is often better than overcomplicating things.

    Episode 1: Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 39:37


    Welcome to Simple Songwriting! This is an introductory episode to get to know Cameron and Aubrey, what kind music we like, and what our expectations are for the show.

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