If you’re unaware of my penchant for David Bazan’s music, you can read about it here; I won’t rehash it this afternoon.
Of Mr. Bazan’s entire catalogue, I’d have to rank this track in my personal Top 5. The song is told from a modern point of view, but it’s actually a retelling of part of the Book of Hosea from the Old Testament. In Hosea, the book’s namesake is asked by God to marry a prostitute in order to convey to the Israelites how they were being unfaithful to Him. (It pairs up with a later song on the album titled “Of Minor Prostitutes and Their Prostitute Wives.”)
Told from the point of view of Hosea, the song is powerful and sad. It’s an interesting bridge between a time long past and today, and a gentle reminder of how little things actually change when it comes to relationships.
Pedro the Lion – Bad Diary Days (mp3) from It’s Hard To Find a Friend
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