The Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Ellie Goulding's new hit "Hate Me" touches on an interesting subject related to hatred in the context of romantic relationships. It is a topic I didn't address in my book In…
Contrasting Outcomes
Everyone remembers Kathy Griffin's infamous decapitation shots, and the career-disaster they turned out to be. But what most seem unaware of -- indeed, what I was unaware of until just a few…
Notre Dame: Raging at the Dying of the Panda
I have a lot of mixed feelings about the Fire of Notre Dame. On the one hand, it is an indescribable tragedy. One of the most majestic and awe-inspiring feats…
Simplicity in Music
I've written a little bit about how complexity can make music more interesting and enjoyable. Such is the case with Tool. But in many cases, the best music is not complex…
If You Don’t Like Men…
After a number of positive music reviews, I think it's time to do a negative one. The song in question, which has serenaded me over the radio a few times…
An Answer For the Bear
Owen Benjamin asks about whether it is okay to listen to songs written by evil people: I want to know -- and feel free to tell me your exact opinion,…
Sleep Walking Elite: An Analysis
I enjoy writing about music from time to time, whether it's about a particular song, or a band, or the nature of music in general. Like many people, I listen…
The Beauty of Tool
I came across this excellent video earlier today, which explains what it is about Tool that makes it unique: ...Tool is well known for their odd meters, and they love…