If you enjoy rock music and care about self improvement, you have to listen to King’s X. This veteran rock trio has been churning out insightful, spiritual songs since the 80s. Their first four albums have a particular, mystical sound that has aged amazingly well, but their output after that …
As a fan since the 90’s I still mourn the passing of the mysterious and abrasive Toad from the pre-hiatus days (“Amnesia” anyone?) but the post-hiatus Toad seems to make up for it with ample wisdom that they now infuse into their songs. Their latest EP’s title track is no …
I realize that Radiohead likes to engage in their cynicism more often than optimism, so the megalomanic lyrics in “Airbag” is probably something we shouldn’t take for its face value. But the underlying music is so heroic and expansive, I can’t help being more naïve than cynical. Religious cliché aside, …
“Ants Marching” is such a deceptive song. Beneath its upbeat, cheery surface lies a sobering cautionary tale about the cost of life spent without engaging in meaningful activities. We look at each other Wondering what the other is thinking But we never say a thing These crimes between us grow …
Foo Fighters’ “The Pretender” features lyrics that are wonderfully ambiguous — it’s a passionate plea to fight pretending without being specific about the story or the situation. So that means it leaves a lot of room for interpretation and putting in your own story. Now, it’s easy to say “be …