Summary Of The Power Ballad And The Power Of Sentimentality

In the article “The Power Ballad and the Power of Sentimentality,” Metzer discusses how the power ballad, sentimentality, and uplift are connected. A ballad, as stated in the article, is a type of song that narrates a story in short stanzas but also has musical characteristics within it. What separates a ballad from a power ballad is emotional intensity. Ballads conjure up emotions in people, but power ballads conjure up more profound emotions. Metzer’s article clarifies the differences between ballads and power ballads and notes the significance of the power ballad in pop culture. The beginning of the article says that a ballad creates a surge of emotions such as “feelings of warmth and comfort” (Metzer 1). Ballads such as Elton John’s