Dour music has its own beauty, for the song of ruin is most fertile.

Steven Erikson
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The biggest reason that a song can be a hit is because of the way it sounds. The words will make you feel great, but the music is what makes the song memorable. A song can be great no matter how it sounds, but music is most effective when it matches your mood. A dour song can be a hit if it matches your mood. You want to feel happy and uplifted by a song, and then there’s nothing wrong with choosing a dour song that fits your mood perfectly.

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