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Butchered Tongue, Third Listen Though “Butchered Tongue” is a newer release, and thus does not have quite the backlog of musical versions, alternatives, and covers that some songs do, it does have a rich vocal performance in both its… Continue Reading →
Second Listen Lineage Zombie, The Cranberries -> Foreigner’s God, Hozier -> Butchered Tongue, Hozier “Zombie” “Zombie,” by The Cranberries, is one of the most recognizable contemporary protest songs. Written by an Irish band, about the heavy violence present in the… Continue Reading →
Hozier’s “Butchered Tongue,” lends itself more to a historical context as it explores the devastating long term effects of colonization, but is certainly informed by modern events and contemporary understandings of language and culture. As the song goes, “And as… Continue Reading →
Emma McCormick · Protest Anthem Podcast: Cherry Wine BILL WOLFF: Welcome back to Protest Anthems, the podcast about all things music, social justice, and protest. In this episode, Emma McCormick discusses Hozier’s 2014 release “Cherry Wine”. His song’s unique take… Continue Reading →
For my last listening, I am focusing on probably the most popular aspect of Hozier’s Cherry Wine, his music videos. Hozier’s use of media through his two music videos of “Cherry Wine”, with one being from its initial release in… Continue Reading →
In Hozier’s Cherry Wine, the intense and complex issue of domestic abuse is addressed through the unique standpoint and delivery of a victim in an abusive relationship who is still emotionally connected to their abuser. Through his intimate perspective of… Continue Reading →
In my listening posts, I am focusing on Hozier’s “Cherry Wine”. Originally recorded in 2014 for his debut album, the song was re-released with a music video on February 12, 2016, as a charity single that donated proceeds to domestic… Continue Reading →
Till it Happens to You – Lady Gaga Cherry Wine – Hozier Till It Happens to You In Lady Gag’s song, she addresses the all too common issue women face on college campuses of sexual assault and rape. In the… Continue Reading →
