pulled off the highway in Missouri and low our hearts were heavy laid

[debs]

It's Supernatural night once again, so I will put up another one of my SPN songs.

I talked about The Mountain Goats last year and while I usually try not to repeat artists (Josh Ritter always excluded), this particular song embodies what I wanted for season six. It's from their latest album, The Life of the World to Come. A lot of people don't like concept albums. I am not one of those people. The theme of this album is on the surface very clear-- they've named all of their songs after verses from the bible--but the different interpretations of these short passages are each stark and illuminating in their own ways. The passage from which this song took it's name & inspiration reads as follows:

He pulled me out of a dangerous pit, out of the deadly quicksand. He set me safely on a rock and made me secure.

The sound/feel of this song is what I wished for our current season. So far these wishes have gone unfulfilled. I hold out hope.

"Psalm 40:2" by The Mountain Goats
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Comments

[dissonant-dream.livejournal.com]

Must catch up on the show, but oh, I love that passage and how it relates. Just started listening to it now, thank you! ♥

[shoelacedreamer.livejournal.com]

The first time I listened to this song I was just transported into the SPN world, you know? The constant travel, the rush of the hunt, all the underlying desperation & love. It made me flaily, I don't mind telling you. John Darnielle's voice tends to harsh out when he rocks, but I don't care. Hope you enjoy!

[dissonant-dream.livejournal.com]

I love when that happens. ♥ It's an awesome song.

[shoelacedreamer.livejournal.com]

Me, too. It's great how music can just drop you right into something. ♥