I like Butch Walker.
His new EP is good.
It is very fun.
One time I shot a squirrel too.
Oh sorry, I’ve been reading my daughter’s 1st grade journal. I’ll try to be a bit more sophisticated, as this EP does deal with death and Butch rushed the release so his father could hear it before passing. Not that you can tell that it was rushed, as it has the normal sparkle and sheen of a Walker production. And considering the circumstances, the lyrics and upbeat melodies left an optimistic feeling after a few listens. None of the lyrics are that straight forward, and are open to interpretation from a variety of perspectives, which in my mind is a good thing.
One thing that this record did, and it’s probably a first for me from a Walker release, is it made me think about my own family, my relationships with my friends, and the fleeting nature of life and how life and death are both incomprehensible to me. Just the other day I had a conversation similar to this with my oldest daughter who’s 6 ½.
Her: What is all of this?
Me: All of what?
Her: This! Like us being here and this world. (as she waves her arms around)
Me: I really don’t know, but isn’t it pretty cool? Don’t you think we should enjoy all of it, love each other and have fun?
Her: Yes.
My favorite is probably the leadoff track, “I’ve Been Waiting for This†but honestly there isn’t a bad song on this too short release. I’ll be waiting for more Butch.
And about that time I shot the squirrel while hunting with my dad…I felt bad too.
RIYL: Georgia peaches, Hairbands, Scythes
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