my attempt. C.
A. high-tempo, aggressive, and short songs with often political, anti-establishment lyrics and stripped-down instrumentation, these
these is plural, out
B. high-tempo, aggressive, and short songs with often political, anti-establishment lyrics and stripped-down instrumentation, the lyrics of the songs
lyrics of songs make the lyrics plural, out.
C. high-tempo, aggressive, and short songs with often political, anti-establishment lyrics and stripped-down instrumentation, the lyrics
correct
D. often political, anti-establishment lyrics and stripped-down instrumentation as well as aggressive, high-tempo, and short songs, these
these is plural, out
E. high-tempo, aggressive, and short songs with often political, anti-establishment lyrics as well as stripped-down instrumentation, the lyrics
as well as puts emphasis on the first two things, and that's awkward..