Love That Album Podcast - Episode 24 - Ben Folds - Songs For Silverman
b'On episode 24 of Love That Album podcast, Thomas Deja of the \\u201cBetter In The Dark\\u201dpodcast and myself delve into the dark album that is Ben Folds\\u2019 \\u201cSongs For Silverman\\u201d. He credits his wife of the time with being a source of inspiration for him on the album\\u2019s liner notes, and yet, this is most definitely a breakup album \\u2013 it just happened to be released before the breakup took place. Among the songs of marital discordance, there are songs about death, fatherhood (from the perspective of a father and a son), and mortality. This is a long way from \\u201cOne Angry Dwarf\\u201d and \\u201cUnderground\\u201d. Yet, Folds has never shied away from dark material. This album is as melodically beautiful as it is heartbreaking \\u2013 it\\u2019s his \\u201cSeachange\\u201d. Thomas and I had a great conversation and I hope you enjoy.\\nThere\\u2019s a slight experimental change with the format this time. Music samples are played before each song is discussed rather than being played as background to the discussion. Does this work? Let me know. (There\\u2019s a slight hiccup on this occasion with the music sounding slightly sped up, but that will be rectified for the next show)\\nAlso, Eric Reanimator presents another fantastic \\u201cAn Album I Love\\u201d segment delving into the late 70s British punk scene.\\nDownload from http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com or search for \\u201clovethatalbum\\u201d in itunes store. \\nSend written or mp3 feedback to rrrkitchen@yahoo.com.au.\\nJoin the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/about/groups#!/groups/348826705157119/\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'