Follow the link below for my newest article. Opening Night is a prelude:
Opening Night
The Image-Repertoire of Arctic Monkeys
A few weeks ago, someone messaged me to weigh in on a debate concerning Alex Turner’s lyrics. The argument? That he’s never written a proper love song and only circled the topic of love through lust, longing, and the rush of pursuit. The claim is that love songs aren’t genuine if filled with sly, suggestive... Continue Reading →
Man On The Moon
“First of all, there was a bloke with a phone and he says ‘Mark speaking’ and I’m like, where is he? I decided that he was there, at the Tranquility Base. It happened backwards like that." - Alex Turner on Radio X. I’ve written extensively on Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino covering its philosophical significance.... Continue Reading →
Video Killed The Radio Star
Oops, I did it again. I wrote an unintentional essay. I’ve accepted my verbose writing style. For the three people who consistently read my work, I hope you enjoy my latest effort. Before The Car album came out I predicted the theme and even the stage set up so accurately that I couldn’t resist trying... Continue Reading →
Back To The Future: From Clavius to Joshua Tree
“The Jeweller’s Hands and Catapult were the only tunes that had a central figure, this character of wisdom ” - Alex Turner on the band’s third record, Humbug. Source: XFm Interview. I believe the true meaning of any song lives and dies with the artist. As a listener who enjoys Alex Turner’s syllabary Jenga, I... Continue Reading →
SPANGLED CAVERN 
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