By Euan MacDonald Thumbnail & Banner Photo by PolyGram Filmed Entertainment Many, unknowingly, may have criteria for the music they’ll allow while studying. Some switch anything on (as long as it’s loud), and others prefer certain genres (death metal may ease certain pains). To me, the genre or volume is immaterial: My only opinion is on lyrics. I prefer my moments of studious clarity to be accompanied by music that lacks constant verbiage.