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| Sufjan Stevens – Chicago Lyrics
| 19 years ago
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There was a lot of fuss about this album, many people comparing Steven to Andrew Bird (andrew bird and the mysterious production of eggs). I've listened to the entire album three or four times, really *wanting* to like it, but in the end, the comparison is disparaging to Mr. Bird. This song is the sole bright spot, and could have risen to brilliance without the excessive repetitions at the end. I certainly heard the religious overtones myself, whether that's what he intended or not. I think the "running away" theme is fairly blatant, though. |
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| Andrew Bird – Sovay Lyrics
| 19 years ago
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Lots of interesting stuff here, bobwronski and razajac particularly; I think another layer to add to the "Ride of the Valkyries" reference is the veritable plethora of Vietnam and other war movies that play that specific Wagnerian piece while helicopters strafe villiages (Think Apocalypse Now) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ride_of_the_Valkyries_in_popular_culture |
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| Andrew Bird – Banking on a Myth Lyrics
| 19 years ago
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Hyperbole's nailed it, I think. When I listen to this song, it's about cashing in on religion and the televangelical view of Deity. |
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