Monday, March 26, 2012

Punk's Ear View: Letting the Cat Out of the Bag



The Cat Empire Songs:

The Car Song: This song is the story of a boy becoming a man, struggling with finding direction in life while the world changes around him.  It's very upbeat and lively, and one of the first songs I loved by this band.

Miserere: A slow, beautiful song, Miserere isn't a narrative like The Car Song, but more of a philosophical examination of the world around us and what humanity is.  Mellow as all hell.

Sly: Very fast paced song focusing on the more worldly pleasures and emotions than Miserere.  Some of the narrative revolves around music festivals and shows, but the song is about how bad the singer wants the girl.

The Chariot: The Chariot is a vibrant and energy-filled song about the struggle of a band in today's music industry, comparing their battles to war zones and using lots of military imagery.  This was their encore, and a fan favorite.

The Wine Song: A roller coaster of fast and slow paced segments, this song ranges from slow relaxation to raging party from verse to verse, evoking a carnival atmosphere toward the climax.  The crowd may love The Chariot, but it gets the wildest during this song.

Fishies: This lively tune opened the concert at Webster Hall, and is a great song about journeys and love and all that good stuff.



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