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Sinead speaking the Truth

January 20, 2015 Leave a Comment

Sinead o’Connor returns to form with this one. I haven’t listened to anything from her in ages, but gave this track a try and it hit me in right in the chest. Take me to church But not the ones… Continue Reading →

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Bruce Springsteen: The Ghost of Tom Joad

January 4, 2015 4 Comments

After waiting far too many years, I finally decided to download the old 1995 Springsteen album “The Ghost of Tom Joad”. I’d had a sneaking suspicion that it would be great – and it didn’t let me down. It is… Continue Reading →

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Lyric of the day

October 15, 2013 Leave a Comment

A prisoner of their own mindCan never be free~ Charlemagne

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Springsteen’s “cowboy album”

September 9, 2013 2 Comments

Devils and Dust is a hugely underrated album. I can only think its lack of commercial success upon its release must be due to the world not being ready for its themes of betrayal and loss.

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Joseph Arthur – The Saint of Impossible Causes

June 22, 2013 3 Comments
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I need the saint of music need the saint of love I know what you’re thinking and you’re right…

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David Bazan on questions of spiritual salvation

March 5, 2013 Leave a Comment

I’ve had this song on loop for a few days now.  Classic Bazan, really.  I can’t help but think that it’s about the pain of looking back and realizing how damaging it was when you asked those close to you… Continue Reading →

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For those without a Christmas tree this year

December 24, 2012 10 Comments

Christmas In The Room by Sufjan Stevens

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the White Buffalo on wishing it were true

October 30, 2012 Leave a Comment

Country, I was a soldier for you did what you asked me to it was wrong and you knew Country, now I’m just a stranger to you A number a name it’s true Throw me away when you’re through The… Continue Reading →

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For Elliott Smith

October 7, 2012 2 Comments

A tribute to Elliott from Ben Folds, speaking for a few of us: The songs you wrote got me through a lot just want to tell you that but it’s too late.

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Religion as a song

September 16, 2012 Leave a Comment

Ever come across music that finds a way of giving voice to what is under your skin? I was raised up believing I was somehow unique like a snowflake distinct among snowflakes unique in each way you can see And… Continue Reading →

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Something to get you through

September 14, 2012 1 Comment

Sometimes you go through things that make you remember that all this talk of spirituality is kind of straw, the useless luxury of someone comfortable enough to live a middle class existence that allows him the luxury of doubt.  The… Continue Reading →

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Johnny Cash fights his personal demons

June 29, 2012 2 Comments

Originally a Bonnie Prince Billy track, but nobody touches the dark part of one’s soul quite like the Man in Black: Well, you’re my friend and can you see Many times we’ve been out drinkin’ Many times we’ve shared our… Continue Reading →

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Line of the day

May 2, 2012 7 Comments

Don’t be afraid… anymore…  It’s only a broken heart… ~ Tom Petty

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RIP Levon Helm

April 20, 2012 Leave a Comment

Thanks for the beautiful music, may you find some peace…

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Bill Callahan on this land

April 18, 2012 Leave a Comment

One thing about this wild, wild country it takes a strong strong mind it breaks a strong strong mind and anything less anything less  makes me feel like I am wasting my time ~ Bill Callahan, the Drover

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Bruce Springsteen searches for salvation on the New Jersey Turnpike

April 12, 2012 2 Comments

“… this turnpike sure is spooky at night when you’re all aloneGotta hit the gas, baby. I’m running lateNew Jersey in the morning is like a lunar landscape… …sit tight, little mama, I’m coming aroundI got three more hours, but… Continue Reading →

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Bazan lyric of the day

April 10, 2012 Leave a Comment

And why are some hell bent on there being an answer while some are quite content to answer “I don’t know”? ~ David Bazan

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Bon Iver – Holocene

March 9, 2012 Leave a Comment

If you ever need a soundtrack for driving after midnight or for walking through Manhattan with your earphones in past all the rushing strangers. It’s one of those rare songs where it’s almost better to not what he is singing… Continue Reading →

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