Sincerity. Authenticity. Earnestness. Any true fan would readily ascribe these things to their favorite artists. Even ironic or nihilistic art should be created with genuine purpose and interest, else there is no reason for it to be consumed or regarded. AI Spotify might set the mood in soulless coffee shops, but these will not inspire devotion or fanaticism.
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Paul Frank Spencer
Paul Frank Spencer is the owner of By Grace For Glory Publishing and author of Marvelous Light. He earned a BA and BSBA from the University of Pittsburgh and still lives and works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Keep up with Spencer's reviews and creative writing at www.bgfg77.com.