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Thom Yorke

Music is more difficult - try naming a political band. The Dead Kennedys. The Dead Kennedys are political, but they are more funny than they are political.

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Thom Yorke is saying that it’s hard to find bands that are truly political rather than just having political themes. He uses The Dead Kennedys as an example, noting that while they address political issues, their main impact comes from humor rather than serious political messages.

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