Today at noon, Shaun has a has a “recorded sit-down” with Derek Webb. I call it a “recorded sit-down” because it’s not necessarily an interview with questions and answers, but more like two intelligent, outspoken, opinionated artists hanging out… and I’m excited to watch. I’m sure there will be some pretty interesting topics discussed and obviously the audio will be posted eventually on Shaun’s site.
Speaking of Derek, I bought his new album, The Ringing Bell, last week while we were in Ohio. In my opinion, I think it’s his best solo album since She Must And Shall Go Free. This album is more pointed at American politics than the others, but also addresses poverty which his other records didn’t do as much. I think the best line of the album is the very last…
“I don’t know the suffering of people outside my front door
I join the oppressors of those who I choose to ignore
I’m trading comfort for human life
and that’s not just murder it’s suicide
this too shall be made right”
**I know this is a crappy review, but it’s too early in the morning to be interesting. It’s worth buying… how’s that?**
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I don’t know about that Derek Webb stuff. I do know that Linkin Park’s new album is off the hook. It is almost as good as the new Chris Tomlin. Nice! I don’t like music with politics either. That is why my favorite band is Green Day.
tomlin and linkin park mentioned in the same comment. couldn’t get any more opposite. awesome. yes, webb’s latest effort is his best since she must … i really like it.
in other news … has anyone heard the new nickelback? awesome. (sarcasm noted).
Maybe their sarcasm and america-cynicism will cancel each other out and start jumping around laughing hysterically blowing up balloons, having water-gun fights and eating corndogs while singing “My Country Tis Of The” in perfect harmony.
I’d bigtime tune-in if they did that.