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9 Minutes of “40”
Sunday night at church we sang Psalm 40. It was a nice rendition of the song and all, but I couldn’t help but think that maybe we could’ve sung U2’s (shortened) version of the Old Testament song of waiting and … Continue reading
Revisiting the Faces of Scranton
This week I’ve been revisiting the second season of the American version of The Office. The Valentine’s Day episode has that utterly awkward bit where Michael visits corporate and ends up showing a video he had made about the Scranton … Continue reading
Unclosed Loop: U2’s Songs of Experience
I’ve been meaning to get something a little more substantial down concerning U2’s most recent release, Songs of Experience. It’s been a rough semester for U2 in my classroom. Each fall for the last few years I’ve played “When I … Continue reading
Walking Away from the Best Thing
“You’re the Best Thing About Me” definitely passes the “play it loud when no one is around” metric, which is always a good sign. The more I’ve listened to U2’s latest, though, the more I am mindful of the upbeat … Continue reading
From Sweetest Thing to the Best Thing
I’m not a big fan of lyric videos, but I’ll make an exception for the first song from U2’s forthcoming album, Songs of Experience. Here’s “You’re the Best Thing About Me.” It’s upbeat with a melancholy undertow. I’m curious to … Continue reading
All Those Little Things
One of the highlights of each week this semester is Thursday morning chapel prep. It’s the putting things together, the talk and camaraderie from testing out mics and speakers. And it’s being around music, too. This morning included a nice … Continue reading
Still Running (to Stand Still)
Came across this recently. A great rendition of a U2 classic with the Edge carrying it all. A great song for a Monday morning.
Innocence, Experience, and the Changing Musical Landscape
The folks at Grantland have posted a quality article on U2 after the kick-off of their Innocence + Experience tour. It’s thoughtful and honest, asking some of the questions that fans and critics alike cannot help but ask as the … Continue reading
Saturday Song: “Then you make me crawl”
A song appropriate for the end of the week.
Space Enough, and Time 