I know I bring it up every time, but "Tunnel of Love" is my favorite LP of his. Numbers 2-5 might change around, depending on my mood, but none of them ever dislodge this from the top spot.
The title track is my favorite, and like you, I love the live version. A few months ago, I went down a deep rabbit hole, where I binged as many as I could find- the longer the intro, the more I liked it.
Valentine's day is one of those songs that just makes one puff their cheeks and stare off into the distance. It's spare, beautiful, and almost too much.
Lastly, I don't often use "stirring" to describe songs, but for "The Rising," it fits. This country was reeling in the aftermath of 9/11, and that went triple for aviation-and anyone working in it. This was a small ray of light in a really dark time, and even now, all these years later, that's my first thought when I hear it.
Could not agree more on Magic. In fact, I put Magic and some of The Rising right there with everything he did prior. Lyrically and musically, he just went to another level. I think working with Brendan O'Brien was key.
I know I bring it up every time, but "Tunnel of Love" is my favorite LP of his. Numbers 2-5 might change around, depending on my mood, but none of them ever dislodge this from the top spot.
The title track is my favorite, and like you, I love the live version. A few months ago, I went down a deep rabbit hole, where I binged as many as I could find- the longer the intro, the more I liked it.
Valentine's day is one of those songs that just makes one puff their cheeks and stare off into the distance. It's spare, beautiful, and almost too much.
Lastly, I don't often use "stirring" to describe songs, but for "The Rising," it fits. This country was reeling in the aftermath of 9/11, and that went triple for aviation-and anyone working in it. This was a small ray of light in a really dark time, and even now, all these years later, that's my first thought when I hear it.
Could not agree more on Magic. In fact, I put Magic and some of The Rising right there with everything he did prior. Lyrically and musically, he just went to another level. I think working with Brendan O'Brien was key.