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Amateur | Molly Nilsson

Amateur by Molly Nilsson, released 01 October 2025 1. Die Cry Lie 2. Valhalla 3. Swedish Nightmare 4. Classified 5. Long Time No See 6. Fatal Distraction 7. Get A Life 8. Joe Hill's Last Will 9. How Much Is The World 10. Creeping Beauty 11. Big Life 12. All The Way 13. The Bitter End Check out first single How Much Is The World here: https://youtu.be/Cv5z3XTPmmk?si=7LQINQiSFMersID4 The word "amateur" originates from the Latin word "amator," meaning "lover" or "admirer". This Latin term is derived from "amare," which means "to love". The French adopted "amateur" from Latin, and the English then borrowed it from French, initially retaining the sense of someone who loves or is devoted to something. Over time, the English usage of "amateur" also developed a meaning related to a lack of professional skill or experience.  How did a word derived from love become a slur? Is love really so defenseless? Th…