Jason Aldean receives criticism for “Try That in a Small Town” song
Kelly Taylor
Jason Aldean's new song “Try That in a Small Town” got a lash of criticism from viewers within a few hours of its release.
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Lash of criticism
The song contains disturbing visuals of police protesters and guns. Yet, it is the song's lyrics specifically that have drawn criticism from all factions.
Disturbing visuals
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In the song's music video, Aldean plays a man who finds himself in the middle of a turbulent and polarized world.
In polarized world
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It displays people voicing their anger against law enforcement, serving as a metaphor for the ongoing discussions about police violence and social justice concerns.
Police violence
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The fact that the video features visuals of Aldean carrying weapons, which some people found alarming and sensitive.
Aldean carrying weapons
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The use of weaponry in the lyrics to describe the protesters, to some, promotes a possibly lethal narrative.
Lyrics are the real problem
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People believe that because of the possibility of confusion or violence in an already tense society, this imagery should be avoided.
The imagery should be removed
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Aldean faced criticism from a lot of people on social media. One user, @jimstewartson said that Aldean "radicalized his fanbase into white nationalist mob violence."
Faced criticism
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In the past, Aldean has expressed his worries regarding how simple it is now to get access to firearms.
Aldean once expressed worries
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Notably, the artist has not yet responded to the extensive internet criticism he has received.
Aldean has not responded
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