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Ben Folds’ Hiroshima: A Journey into Humility

Ben Folds’ “Hiroshima:” Watching Me Fall Into Humility December 15, 2010 at 4:24 pm, by Jonah Rank As you might know by now, I’m a huge fan of Ben Folds. I don’t need to give my history of Ben Folds fandom. Suffice it to say, there…

“Karn Evil 9” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer: An Epic Keyboard Journey

Cultural reflections, Song meanings

“Karn Evil 9” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer: Come And See Our Selves May 14, 2011 at 1:57 pm, by Jonah Rank It’s a little bit of a silly song, but when you’re in 6th grade and are looking for some mad keyboard skills, “Karn Evil 9”…

God’s Emissary Turns: Bruce Springsteen’s “Devils and Dust”

Cultural reflections, Song meanings

God’s Emissary Turns: Bruce Springsteen’s “Devils and Dust” October 2, 2011 at 2:05 am, by Jonah Rank I’m still on a Bruce Springsteen kick. (This might last the whole Jewish year of 5772. BTW, happy new year!) Since my first listen, I’ve felt that Devils & Dust*…

Exile and the “Chad Gadya” Fail Chain: 8in8’s “Because the Origami”

Cultural reflections, Song meanings

Exile & the “Chad Gadya” Fail Chain: 8in8′s “Because the Origami” November 12, 2011 at 6:59 pm, by Jonah Rank On April 25 2011, the final night of Passover 5771, the band 8in8 entered a Massachusetts recording studio with the intention of writing and recording 8 songs…

Is Bruce Springsteen’s “Life Itself” Inspired by the Bible?

Cultural reflections, Song meanings

Is Bruce Springsteen’s “Life Itself” In the Bible? August 11, 2011 at 12:58 am, by Jonah Rank Lately, I’ve been trying to get into the Boss. Which is why you might see a bunch of posts about Springsteen coming up. Anyway, if only one song on his…

Undertow by Sara Bareilles: Creating and Keeping Memories Alive

Cultural reflections, Song meanings

“Undertow” by Sara Bareilles: The Creation of, And the Keeping Alive of, Memories of Togetherness March 3, 2011 at 7:05 pm, by Jonah Rank I recently fell in love with “Undertow” from Sara Bareilles’ first CD, Careful Confessions (fun fact: it came out in selected venues in…