This is a cool article on how music played a role-- seemingly ineffectual on the political level, but important in providing some of the youth with the momentum they needed to look to the future-- in the toppling of socialist regimes.
The article paints a historical picture of the severity of the situation in the former USSR, as one of the band members recalls, "I smuggled [records] across the border under the floorboards of my parents’ car."
I particularly liked that the article isn't merely focused on the past, but also reveals how the obstacles have turned from strict state laws to global competition. The comparison to current countries under oppressive rule makes it a more inclusive piece pertaining to a topic still relevant today.
I also liked how the author included technical(ish) descriptions of the various types of music performed by the bands.
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