But today, on cold, wet, winter's day, I'm discovering the Lumineers. I'm thoughtful. And a little bit melancholy. More importantly, I'm writing. And I don't want to stop.
In case you aren't familiar, here's some background from my bestie, Wikipedia:
"The Lumineers are an American folk rock band based in Denver, Colorado. The two founding members and songwriters of the Lumineers are Wesley Schultz (lead vocals, guitar) and Jeremiah Fraites (drums, percussion). Cellist and vocalist Neyla Pekarek joined the band in 2010, after responding to a Craigslist advertising."
"Josh Fraites, the brother of Jeremiah and best friend of Schultz, died of a drug overdose in 2002. As a way to cope with their loss, Schultz and Fraites began writing and performing together ..."
That may explain the feeling I'm getting as I listen to them. Although they've often been compared to Mumford and Sons, the two have very different sounds and inspire very different feelings. The Lumineers leave me with a weight in my chest. A gentle sadness. A soulful longing. A reluctant hope.
Their most well-known song is probably "Ho Hey." You've heard it. Even if you think you haven't. But my favorite (for now) is "Stubborn Love."
It's better to feel pain, than nothing at all
The opposite of love's indifference
So pay attention now
I'm standing on your porch screaming out
And I won't leave until you come downstairs
So keep your head up, keep your love
Keep your head up, my love
Keep your head up, my love
Keep your head up, keep your love
It's hard to not to be affected by these lyrics.
Honestly, though, their self-titled debut album is absolutely perfect listening on a day like today. I haven't yet heard a song I didn't like.
Here's another favorite from their second album, Cleopatra.
Gale Song
And ... that's all I got. I'm not feeling particularly snarky today, people. I blame the weather. And the music.
Apologies. Next time is double.
J. L. Dodd
Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lumineers
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