Sinead speaking the Truth
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
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
Lyric of the day
A prisoner of their own mindCan never be free~ Charlemagne
Springsteen’s “cowboy album”
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.
Joseph Arthur – The Saint of Impossible Causes
I need the saint of music need the saint of love I know what you’re thinking and you’re right…
David Bazan on questions of spiritual salvation
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
For those without a Christmas tree this year
Christmas In The Room by Sufjan Stevens
the White Buffalo on wishing it were true
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
For Elliott Smith
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.
Religion as a song
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
Something to get you through
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
Johnny Cash fights his personal demons
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
Line of the day
Don’t be afraid… anymore… It’s only a broken heart… ~ Tom Petty
RIP Levon Helm
Thanks for the beautiful music, may you find some peace…
Bill Callahan on this land
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
Bruce Springsteen searches for salvation on the New Jersey Turnpike
“… 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
Bazan lyric of the day
And why are some hell bent on there being an answer while some are quite content to answer “I don’t know”? ~ David Bazan
Bon Iver – Holocene
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