You gotta hear this one song. It’ll change your life, I swear: Beulah - “Me And Jesus Don’t Talk Anymore”
Beulah - “Me And Jesus Don't Talk Anymore”
mp3: Beulah - “Me And Jesus Don't Talk Anymore”
Beulah's Yoko was and is the ultimate breakup album. It's an indie treasure that goes terribly overlooked and always finds its way into my headphones during the times when music feels most purposeful. Every minute is honest and sincere, both lyrically and musically. The poppier Beulah of earlier records takes a backseat but doesn't disappear entirely, which is exactly what makes it work so well. For every moment of tension and despair, there is that little bit of hope provided.
Album centerpiece "Me and Jesus Don't Talk Anymore" is the pinnacle of the successes of the album. Opening slowly with Beatles-esque harmonies over a gradually building piano melody, it takes over a minute before the vocals finally come in pleading "Don't be sad that I'm going." Give the some more time and the sadness turns a poppy tune with a gorgeous steel guitar, and then the strings come in. It's as if the song encapsulates all of the feelings of a breakup within just under 5 minutes. Sadness, desperation, realization, joy and so many other emotions all find their way into this one incredible song, and it's only a hint at the bigger picture that is Yoko in its entirety.
Very few records have ever spoken to me at this level or have meant as much to me.
