pitchforumula

By writing software to statisically analyze the content of several thousand record reviews from the Pitchfork music website...

I freely admit to being a sucker for obtuse formalism, so you know that grabbed my attention. The artist details at great length the process for creation that evolves the fabled pitchformula. Personal favorite line:

Sad and dark moods are preferred in the word lists, so I had a couple of brainstorming sessions and made a list of depressing past experiences.

It shows.

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I'm Already Dead

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