At SXSW this weekend (also known as heaven), I was lucky enough to see Cloud Cult. After listening to some songs off of Meaning of Eight, I was looking forward to the show. The energy was good, and it fit their style of music, which is thoughtful and emotional. An interesting addition to the show was an artist painting a picture of a ram on stage sold afterwards to the highest bidder. All I had was some change and mints, so I passed on the auction. For me, it is Cloud Cult’s level of musicianship that sets them apart. They construct intricate songs with strategically placed sounds and truly beautiful lyrics. After the show I picked up their new album, Feel Good Ghosts (Tea-Partying in Tornadoes). I gave it a couple listens on my way home, and I am quite impressed (as was my dad). I had already heard their single “When Water Comes to Life” which I immediately fell in love with, but it wasn’t until the third album listen that I fell in love again (which is sometimes better than the first) with “May Your Heart Stay Strong”. I had to listen to it a few times to really get the entire story, but each time made me feel the build-up more than the last until my body was overflowing with these beautiful emotions. You don’t come across songs like that everyday. So, here is a taste of the beauty. You might want to check out the lyrics, because that was what sold the song for me:
must have died in the place where she first said i love you / spread his ashes with the breath of the last kiss that she blew / they decorate when featherless / they celebrate through hungriness / and it’s about time two minds combine, in such a fine, fine way
The strong earnest feelings that separates regular bands from extraordinary bands pulses through every line of this song, and this album for that matter. Add this to your “Must Buy With Next Paycheck” list. Until then, this should suffice:
download: Cloud Cult – May Your Heart Stay Strong
You can buy the album directly at Cloud Cult’s website, and I definitely recommend doing that!
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