The theme for the June Muxtape is “Hopeful Melancholy.” There something about the cathartic song, isn’t there? It can identify with us in our down times and still raise us up with a sense of comfort. It’s like rubbing a bruise. It’s hurts, but it strangely makes things feel better. In some way these songs take seriously the sins in our lives and their consequences. But they still offer hope. Some of my favorites:
- Vigilantes of Love: Certain Slant of Light
One of my all time favorite songs, especially after falling down so hard. - Karen Dalton: Something On Your Mind
A new song I just heard. Thanks viz. - Jennie Stearns: Season of Dreams
It’s the trumpet I love especially in this one. - Jason Harrod: Waiting For My Day
A very honest song about unbelief and longing. - Low: Laser Beam
“I just need your grace…” - The Innocence Mission: July
We all need friends with sparklers. - Don Peris: Spin
Another honest song about the struggles. But there is the Shepherd. - Jay Ungar: Ashokan Farewell
What is it about the violin? - Sandra McCracken: Shelter
“…the questions we have left unspoken…” - Over The Rhine: It’s Never Quite What It Seems
I could’ve picked about a dozen songs from OtR for this list. In this one, I’m reminded that faith looks beyond just the appearances of things: “…those that burn with thirst will lift their glass…” - Ticklepenny Corner: (reprise)
I love the picture of losing an arm and gaining extra legs. It reminds me that even though we’re scarred by life and sin, God can use even our deformities for his purposes. Even these things won’t cause him to erase us from his plan.
Well, I had plans to write so much more about these songs. But by the time I do I know that it’ll be the end of the month and it’ll be pointless. So, for what it’s worth, this is the month of June. Maybe I’ll get better at this as time goes by. The new job has been stealing all of my energy from me lately.
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