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Category Archives: Expressive Music
“Under You” by The Foo Fighters
A song to angry-cry to until you feel better
When I saw the Foo Fighters perform on the main stage of the music festival Boston Calling last May, it was obvious something was a bit off. Dave Grohl, their legendarily energetic lead singer and guitarist, was uncharacteristically subdued. You … Continue reading
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“Soul Sweet Song” By Tedeschi Trucks Band
"Soul Sweet Song" pauses to reflect on death, but ultimately urges us to keep on living
Tedeschi Trucks Band gives us a wallop of hope in their shining lament “Soul Sweet Song.”
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“Get Me Through December” by Alison Krauss and Natalie MacMaster
A somber song ushering in hope during the holiday season
During a season when loss may feel especially heavy for some, “Get Me Through December” is a poignant reminder that we may someday surmount the mountain of grief. The breathy, emotive Alison Krauss carries a grieving heart toward a hopeful … Continue reading
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“Places We Won’t Walk” by Bruno Major
The song elicits a sense of loss amidst the beauty of life
In “Places We Won’t Walk,” British singer-songwriter Bruno Major explores the various settings that he won’t experience with a lost love — from a forest filled with red birds to a dizzying nighttime cityscape. With scratchy vocals and simple piano … Continue reading
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“I’m On My Way to a Better Place” by Chairmen of the Board
This '70s soul group takes us to a better place after just one listen
Despite the widespread belief in the afterlife, most people in the Western world respond to the idea of death with nothing short of mind-numbing dread. But not Chairmen of the Board. They get downright groovy to the thought of the … Continue reading
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“Pictures of You” by The Cure
A moody, nostalgic track for reflecting on the loved ones we've lost
Sometimes you just want to lean into the gloominess. “Pictures of You” is a haunting and beautiful song by America’s goth sweethearts, The Cure. It might also have the power to help some people navigate the tumultuous and often non-linear … Continue reading
