Lizzo's new album "Bitch" is overshadowed by her public scandals and empowerment narrative, while Imani Imani's "Papercut" offers a rare, mystery-shrouded listening experience free of backstory. Both summer event records highlight how narrative now dominates pop music consumption.
Pop albums burdened by backstory vs pure discovery
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