Speak of the Devil
In the 1980s, Christian groups alleged that countless popular songs contained Satanic messages that could only be heard when played backward. The truth is more mundane.
“Everybody Rize”
The Amazing Jeckel Brothers
Insane Clown Posse
“Yeah, if you flip this message ’cause you think there’s some secret message, there ain’t shit!”
“Boys in Black”
Free the West Memphis 3
L7
“All-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun. Two all-beef patties.”
“Empty Spaces”
The Wall
Pink Floyd
“Hello, Looker. Congratulations. You’ve just discovered the secret message. Please send your answer to Old Pink, care of the Funny Farm, Chalfont.”
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