Jeremy Thompson

Tag: Music

  • Alcohol and Pragmatic Inference – Avett Brothers’ “When I Drink”

    I’ve been meaning to post this for a while. My wife and I recently went to see the Avett Brothers. It was a great show. It was a small crowd on a Sunday night, but you could tell they just really loved to play music.  I’d highly recommend going to see them if they’re ever…

  • This Song is Hopeful – "Ain't No Reason"

    We have a really good college radio station in my community.  They play some really good indie rock.  I heard this song the other day and thought “wow! that chorus is hopeful.” I like it.  It’s by Brett Dennen.  He’s really a fantastic guitar player.  If you’re into acoustic style rock, check out some of…

  • Monday Morning Music

    I have no idea what some of these lyrics mean and perhaps it’s better that way.  And, you should sub in “cup of coffee” for cigarette in the lyrics.  Cigarettes are bad for you.  Getting the kids off on Monday morning is usually a bear after they’ve been off schedule all weekend.

  • Every time I hear this song I think of Jim West's …

    total depravity posts.  They make you wonder with Jack …

  • Heard this song this morning and thought about Ecclesiastes…

    Not sure what it was, maybe all that stuff about enjoying life (2.24-25; 3.12-14) and how it’s not good to be alone (4.7-12).

  • "Where do bad folks go when they die?" …

    Well, here’s a positively medieval view of hell in (semi) modern song (it’s sad when the stuff you listened to in high school will soon be what is termed “classic rock”): Related: “I Believe” (i.e. Saints are going to the SuperBowl) – Cowboy Mouth U2 “40” – The Absolute BEST Modern Version of a Psalm…

  • Best Friday Afternoon Song Ever …

    even though it’s not about a Friday afternoon. Semisonic “Closing Time” Related: “I Believe” (i.e. Saints are going to the SuperBowl) – Cowboy Mouth U2 “40” – The Absolute BEST Modern Version of a Psalm More Music Joel Likes … Psalm 137 – Rivers of Babylon (Sublime version) Live’s “Heaven” and General Revelation Regina Spektor’s…

  • "I Believe" (i.e. Saints are going to the SuperBowl) – Cowboy Mouth

    Just in case that last one wasn’t enough, here you go.  “New Orleans Saints are going to the SuperBowl”!  Doubters feel free NOT to comment below. Related: U2 “40” – The Absolute BEST Modern Version of a Psalm More Music Joel Likes … Psalm 137 – Rivers of Babylon (Sublime version) Live’s “Heaven” and General…

  • Not a Rap Fan, But I can Get into This

    You’re probably going to be hearing a good bit from me over the next two and half weeks as the New Orleans Saints go on to dominate the superbowl.  Here’s a little something to start you off: Related: U2 “40” – The Absolute BEST Modern Version of a Psalm More Music Joel Likes … Psalm…

  • A Little More U2 for You – "Gloria"

    And, now on the lighter side.  A lot you have been clicking through and listening to the U2 song I posted the other day.  Here’s another of my favorites with 80’s digs even (lyrics here): U2 “Gloria” Related: U2 “40” – The Absolute BEST Modern Version of a Psalm Psalm 137 – Rivers of Babylon…