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Discourse markers - Unit 4B - Voices

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__________, artists like Björk, Arca, and SOPHIE have completely changed how experimental pop is defined.

Come to think of it (reflection or a new realization.)

I used to think Ozzy Osbourne’s music was only about shock value; but __________, many of his lyrics deal with vulnerability.

actually (corrects a misconception)

I was listening to and analysing Diário de um Detento; __________, its social message is impossible to ignore.

anyway (changes the direction of the conversation)

I don’t usually listen to reggae; __________, Alborosie’s music made me reconsider the genre.

come to think of it (clarifies a point)

Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides is difficult to listen to; __________, its emotional intensity makes it unforgettable.

at any rate ( moves toward a conclusion)

I enjoy Brazilian music—Cazuza, Zeca Pagodinho, Ogum—__________.

you name it! (highlights range and variety)

___, My Sweet Lord blends pop and spirituality in a way that was unusual for its time; ___, this openness to religious themes also sparked controversy.

for starters, mind you

Björk’s work with Arca sounds chaotic at first; ___ the structure becomes clear after repeated listening.

mind you (introduce different idea)

In Diário de um Detento, the lyrics ____ narrate prison life, leaving little room for abstraction or metaphor.

literally (show your attitude)

___ Diversity feels more relevant today than when it was first released.

To be honest (show your attitude)

Björk’s collaborations with Arca and SOPHIE are experimental; __________, they completely reject mainstream pop structures.

on top of that