Beat It by Michael Jackson
Song Analysis The galactic cymbal gong ripples out a battle cry. The sharp beat breaks down as Eddie Van Halen’s signature guitar riffing revs up. In 1983/84, Michael Jackson’s album ‘Thriller’ spent 37 weeks at No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart. ‘Beat It’ remained on the Hot 100 Single chart for three consecutive weeks and…
Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie
Song Analysis This abstract song is a tale of sedimentary rebirth leading to feelings of awakening, togetherness and then separation. The first few times I listened to ‘Transatlanticism’, I was inexplicably left with these juxtaposed feelings of energetic hope but also longing and heartache. After a while the music’s true story became clear. Written by…
“Between the Bars” by Elliott Smith
Song Analysis Between the Bars by Elliott Smith is a heartbreaking olive branch of affection. This acoustic lyrical bleeds out Smiths possessive vocals. I chose this song for song of the week because I believe it delves into a rather unknown maze of human psychology. Smith’s understanding of such a niche community brings about the…
“Malibu 1992” by COIN
Song of the Week There are some days we would rather spend living in our memories. It can feel so real it’s almost like dreaming an alternate reality to realism. There are some people you hold onto in your mind for a lifetime. A connection with someone so deep that they have a place in…
“Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes
Song of the Week The riff that every person knows and the song that’s every drummer’s first. “Seven Nation Army” is a rock classic renowned for its contagious guitar melody. The White Stripes consists solely of their two members, Jack and Meg White. They chose their name because of Meg’s preference for red and white…
“Santeria” by Sublime
Song of the Week Sublime released their self-titled album containing “Santeria” in 1996 which remains to this day their most popular release. With a combination of Bud Gaugh’s reggae infused drum rolls and Bradley James Nowell’s f*** all punk convictions, Sublime is the perfect example of ska expression. Other noted members of the band were…
“Pyramids” by Frank Ocean
Song of the Week Grandiose synths filled with anticipation and energy crack open the scene for Oceans’ passionate vocals. This upbeat anthem uses an analogy to ancient Egypt and Cleopatra to chronical Oceans personal relationship with one particular woman who encapsulates this ancient queens incarnation. Cleopatra was a political and strategic queen who fought hard…
“Good Looking” by Suki Waterhouse
Song AnalysisDon’t have enough time to read? Listen to the article below! You can’t help who you fall in love with. People do it on accident all the time and it’s not always a romantic dream. “Good Looking” by Suki Waterhouse is a reflective song about how impossible it is lifting the veil from over…
“The Distance” by CAKE
Song of the Week I wanted to write about this song because “The Distance” insinuates a deeper meaning of desperation and refusing to accept one’s reality in a subtle delicate way that leaves audiences intrigued. The lyrics deliver the significant narrative but the instruments are where we get most of the emotion. The grumbling guitar…
“Time in a Bottle” by Jim Croce
Song of the Week This classic ode to love has a special place in the hearts of so many. Croce’s genius guitar backing and tender words say everything you never knew how to, leaving any listener stunned. Even the title, “Time in a Bottle”, gives the impression of attempting to capture something metaphysical and fluid;…
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