Things I Like(d) - Issue #31: Song Exploder 🤯
Sorry it's been a while folks...what can I say other than "it's summer?"
While this week's quartet of Song Exploder episodes is bound to blow the minds of all you music nerds, there's more than a few interesting twists and turns for the rest of you to enjoy if you lean in close enough.
Headphones required.
Song Exploder | Episode 151: Hozier — songexploder.net
If there were a limit to Mavis Staples I could include in these newsletter, I would've surpassed it long ago. Luckily, there's no such limit—so here's Mavis along with Hozier to break down their infectious "Nina Cried Power."
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Song Exploder | The Killers — songexploder.net
The depth of layers and intention producer Jacknife Lee poured into the production of The Killers' "Rut" is nothing short of inspiring. Throw some heartbeat into the drumbeat and it's nearly impossible to give up on this song. Oh, and the bridge/outro too.
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Song Exploder | Michael Kiwanuka — songexploder.net
Kiwanuka's break down of his "Black Man in a White World" is worth it for the isolated string hits alone. Trust me.
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Song Exploder | Arcade Fire — songexploder.net
Arcade Fire's "Put Your Money on Me" always gave off mad Aê“BA vibes for me...how it got there from the Stranger Things'esque original is a treat to follow.