Category Archives: Music

Summer Reading / Playlist

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Jason

Things have been pretty quiet over here at the blog lately. Between end-of-summer festivities and the start of a new school year, it’s just been awfully busy around here lately. But I decided to take a little time and write … Continue reading →

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Best Songs of 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Jason

As a follow up to my favorite albums post, here are my 25 favorite songs of 2015: Speed Trap Town by Jason Isbell. A masterful story about pain, regret, and finally taking control of your life, sung by the current … Continue reading →

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When Hope and History Rhyme: A Christmas Eve Meditation

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Jason

“Peace on Earth” has been called U2’s most agnostic song. Recorded as part of the 2000 release, All That You Can’t Leave Behind, the song’s lyrics were inspired by the Real IRA Omagh bombing in Northern Ireland in August 1998. … Continue reading →

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Best Albums of 2015

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Jason

I love music. This is a list of some of the best music from the past twelve months. Or, I guess I should say it’s my favorite music from the past year. Between Spotify, Amazon Prime, and other streaming platforms, … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 29: Andrew McCutchen and Maroon 5

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Jason

Proud parenting moment: I’m watching the Cardinals / Pirates game tonight and my 11-year old daughter walks into the room and immediately says, “Isn’t that Andrew McCutchen?” Why, yes. Yes it is, sweetie. Keep in mind that in years gone … Continue reading →

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Top Ten: Dwight Yoakam

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Jason

After a friend of mine recently began posting his “top ten” lists of favorite songs by his favorite artists and that got me thinking about my favorites as well. This post is part of a similarly-themed series that I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Top Ten: Johnny Cash

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Jason

A friend of mine has recently been posting his “top ten” lists of favorite songs by some of his favorite artists. He’s inspired me to do the same thing and, after a draining couple of days, I thought I’d have … Continue reading →

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Best Songs of 2014

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Jason

As a follow-up to my favorite albums post, here are my 30 favorite songs of the year, with commentary about a few: Walkabout by Augustines. No song has been played more often in my iTunes this year. I absolutely love … Continue reading →

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Best Albums of 2014

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Jason

It’s time for my annual list of my favorite albums of 2014. I love finding new music and thanks to Spotify, iTunes Radio, Amazon Prime, and YouTube, it’s never been easier. I wasn’t blown away with very many albums this … Continue reading →

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Christmas Alt Faves

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Jason

We love Christmas music around our place. The little lady usually starts listening to her Christmas albums in September / October, sometime around the first cold snap of the season. (Personally, I have a strict Nov. 1 policy. But we … Continue reading →

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