Recently I was hooked on this mini-series on the history of the English language. It turns out the language played a back seat for a while but thanks to its versatility it held on throughout the years. Often as a symbol of rebellion and the common folks’ vernacular, the shapes the language took throughout invasion [...]
The Cat Empire – The Cat Empire If there was a balance between intensity and mellow this Aussie group has the tones and beats to wow. There is a bit of salsa influence, ears appreciate the use of classic instruments. The songs roll through nights out and days inside the mind. They don’t shy from [...]
Refrain (repeated) Deep song during Mass for the very first bout, The religiosity is seeping it. The 12 year old repeated ‘Holy, Holy, Holy.’ Doubt. Filled with the reason of this rhyme. Scripture searched youth for sexuality. Deep song during Mass for the very first bout. Hurt moved further in, buried in owned crime. Gloating [...]
Drinking Success It sometimes feels like a ocean building up, as careful concern increases pressure around the eyes. Sweet silence. Open eyes find paradise. The realization that we have bathed in seas of expectation. Overwhelmed input. Water pumps out in gushes turning desert into lush oasis. Curing everything. Learning to write. Thinking selfishly was tough, [...]