“Bad Religion” by Frank Ocean (2012)

I’ve had hundreds if not thousands of crushes over the year. Hell, I can think of four or five people I’m crushing on this very second*. But I’ve only been in love two times in my life. Or at least “in love” relative to what I now know as “being in love.” The first time this happened… Read More “Bad Religion” by Frank Ocean (2012)

December 10, 2017October 24, 2018 mikejosephjccLeave a comment

“Alison” by Elvis Costello (1977)

This is as pretty as unrequited love songs get. Might be the prettiest unrequited love song ever written. Is Alison’s husband really treating her like shit, or is Elvis just a pining ex? Can you be a bitter ex and still close out with a line like “my aim is true”? (it certainly makes me… Read More “Alison” by Elvis Costello (1977)

August 7, 2017October 23, 2018 mikejosephjccLeave a comment

Five Star Jamz

…considering every five star-rated song in my iTunes library

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“Bad Religion” by Frank Ocean (2012)

“Alison” by Elvis Costello (1977)