I just played Florence and the Machine’s ‘Shake it Out’ and I immediately wanted climb a mountain after I heard the song. And I’ve never climbed one! ~Jared
Some songs, when combined great lyrics and melody, can inspire beyond the others. I am not normally a lyrics guy, and all too often the artists leaves the interpretation far too broad, but after I heard the line “It’s always darkest before the dawn” I had to look up the rest of this song. Use these lyrics if you’re ever feeling like a tragedy is bringing you down or if you’re just not feeling inspired, listen to this song and/or read these lyrics! Music inspires.
Could Jake Bugg be the new Bob Dylan? We've heard that line before, but once we've experienced the creative, solid, diverse 14 tracks of his debut "Jake Bugg" CD, it's hard not to go there.
For those of us looking for musical companionship amidst the frenzied pace of daily life, consider American singer-songwriter Josh Ritter's newest "Beast in its Tracks" release.