The 1960s saw a sharp rise in protest folk music, with artists such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez bringing political commentary into popular songwriting. ______ , the era's pop charts were also dominated by commercially safe groups whose lyrics rarely mentioned current events.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- Acheck_circle
Even so
- B
In other words
- C
For example
- D
Similarly
Explanation
Despite the rise of political music, the charts were dominated by apolitical music—a contrast/concession. "Even so" signals concession. The others do not capture this nuanced contrast.