Feb 02 2023 113 mins 1
Every fan gather round now, while the So So / Cool Five sings you a song. Well… actually we’re not singing, so much as bringing you another episode of selfless, cold, and composed musical analysis. And this week we’re talking about Ben Folds Five’s sophomore 1997 album “Whatever and Ever Amen.” This record was in heavy rotation for all of us in our happy high school days, so join us to see which parts of the album still hold up and which parts fall a bit flat. We talk at length about the band's virtuosic musicianship, lush arrangements, and iconic commitment to fuzz bass. We also break down how the band’s songwriting talents led to some great tunes, but left much to be desired on the lyrics front. Plus, you can hear us try to figure out if any of these songs include piano, and Joe makes a startling admission about Girl Scout cookies.
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