> So presumably the purpose of this experiment was to quantify just how bad algorithms can be at inferring meaning? That's a bit harsh, but I agree. Words & m

> So presumably the purpose of this experiment was to quantify just how bad algorithms can be at inferring meaning? That's a bit harsh, but I agree. Words & music are both key to understanding a song's "mood". Only looking at words can completely strip the irony/sarcasm off a song (as can only paying attention to the arrangements and melody/harmony.) How would such analysis even work on artists like Dylan?