Tag Archives: U2

Albums of the Year: 2021 Update

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Jason

Over the years, I’ve enjoyed using this blog as an outlet to write about some of my favorite music. And lately, this has been a great conversation with my youngest son, Jackson (who has his own blog here; it seems … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Back-to-Back-to-Back Songs

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Jason

This summer, I’ve been listening to Reunions quite a bit, the new album from Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit. There are some great songs on this record, including the triumvirate of “Dreamsicle,” “Only Children,” and “Overseas.” I love it … Continue reading →

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My Best Albums List: 1987-2019

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Jason

The past few months of quarantine have been challenging for many people in this country. My heart hurts for those who have lost loved ones to the coronavirus (over 110,000 as of this writing — with 21 states reporting an … Continue reading →

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Great Albums of the 00s

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Jason

When I first wrote about my favorite music of the 00s ten years ago, I had determined that my three favorite albums of the decade were: A Collision by David Crowder Band No Line on the Horizon by U2 Emotionalism … Continue reading →

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2017 Best Albums

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Jason

Nostalgia reigned supreme in popular culture in 2017, probably because so many people are longing to live in any time other than the present. Is there a better way to explain the popularity of Stranger Things, little more than an ode … 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 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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Eyes In A Moment of Blindness

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jason

From U2’s Nashville show last week. This story has received quite a bit of buzz over the past few days, but I can’t let it go. Just an awesome moment. “Eyes in a moment of blindness.” Indeed.

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U2 Week Redux

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Jason

This week, I’ll be crossing something off the ol’ bucket list: I’ll finally get to see U2 in concert. That is, unless somebody goes to the hospital. Let me explain: this will be the third time I’ve tried to see … Continue reading →

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