Farther Along – Josh Garrels

Josh Garrels was a great find through some Spotify exploration that yielded solid folk songs and in his case as Wikipedia puts it a “nontraditional exploration of Christian themes.” I found his music in 2018, by then he had six albums out. It’s fun to find an artist with at least three albums out toContinue reading “Farther Along – Josh Garrels”

Belly of Deepest Love – Tow’rs

I first discovered Tow’rs back in 2017 or 2018, and while it is a toss up which of their first two albums is my favorite this is easily my favorite song of theirs. On top of their smooth instrumentality and vocals with a solid base in an indie/folk song, the lyrics are what win theContinue reading “Belly of Deepest Love – Tow’rs”

Level of Concern – Twenty One Pilots

The world today makes us look at things with a new perspective. For me opening up about my problems is hard, as it is for most. Complaining about them is easy, but sharing feelings is the challenge. We have a hard time opening up about the rough things going on deep inside and too rarelyContinue reading “Level of Concern – Twenty One Pilots”

Where Were You – Ghost Ship

I have been reflecting on this song for the last few days also known as listening to it twenty or so times. The lyrics of the song (below) have impacted me in three distinct, but not unrelated ways. The first section is from the point of view of Job, who had been through incredible trials andContinue reading “Where Were You – Ghost Ship”