Discourse markers - Unit 4B - Voices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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