Deconstructing Bush
Lyrical analysis of songs by Bush / Gavin Rossdale, by host Beulah Marie of the Badly Branded Podcast. TW: trigger warning, podcast may contain mature or sensitive themes and topics including but not limited to drug use, suicide, or sex. Use discretion and listen mindfully!
Episodes
NEW episode! Join me as I do a literary lyrical analysis of the new Bush song '60 Ways to Forget People!'
Note: apologies for the audio being a little wonky!
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00:00 Return and Reflection
02:16 Navigating Mental Health and Loneliness
04:32 Exploring the Song: 60 Ways to Forget People
06:48 Lyric Analysis: Themes of Sacrifice and Redemption
08:55 The Human Experience: Emotions and Connections
10:49 Christ-like Symbolism in Lyrics
13:02 F...
ETA: 6/8/24 ~update~ Due to a mistake in the original 6/6/24 publication of this episode and a coinciding typo in the post, a new version was uploaded on June 8 with a correction & additional content; plus - a visual version with captions has been added!
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Join me as I shout out some of my favorite Bush lyrics written by Gavin Rossdale, discussing imagery, symbolism, and how poetic some of these lyrics are!
I share some of my ...
Please come enjoy a lyrical analysis and literary interpretation of the Bush song, 'Kiss Me I'm Dead' with lyrics by Gavin Rossdale.
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SUMMARY:
In this episode, Ashley discusses the Bush song 'Kiss Me I'm Dead' and explores its double meanings and symbolism. While it can be interpreted as a love song, Ashley believes it is actually about crisis, tragedy, and the need for salvation. The song reflects the urgency and desperation o...
In today's episode, I talk about Loaded: the Greatest Hits, the Bush concert from the Nowhere to go but Everywhere tour stop at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, and take a look at two songs: Red Light (Sea of Memories) and Words Not Impediments (the Kingdom.)
PS: use code ABSHUCK to save at Gavin Rossdale's clothing line, Sea of Sound!
A bonus episode talking about the Bush benefit concert for Artists for Action & Sandy Hook Promise, at Irving Plaza in NYC. Join me as I lament my wardrobe malfunctions, height, and some fun anecdotes from the meet & greet and concert, in my favorite city: New York!
Recorded on 9/20/23 and 9/21/23 - Discussing the new Bush song "Nowhere to Go but Everywhere" , and the upcoming tour & greatest hits album. Plus - references to Jack Kerouac and Ezra Pound, and I wouldn't be me if I didn't squeeze a Taylor Swift reference in there. BTW, sorry - please excuse my poor excuse of singing towards the end lol. Be sure to check out the new single and pre-save/pre-order the Loaded: G...
Today we review the Sea of Sound manifesto! This was a fun episode to do (though, I didn' t have time to edit it, so, be prepared for a bit of rambling lol.) Join me as I talk about Gavin Rossdale's clothing line, Sea of Sound and the brand's name & manifesto. After you've taken a listen, you can check out Sea of Sound Design, here. And don't forget about Bush's upcoming https://bushofficial.com/tourhttp...
A lyrical interpretation of the song Miracle by Bush / Gavin Rossdale from the Art of Survival Deluxe Edition. In addition to today's song interpretation, I go beyond the lyrics and talk about the August 2023 Bush shows in Washington DC (at The 9:30 Club and The Atlantis.) Shout-out to all of the kind & welcoming "Bush Army" folks ... y'all rock! :)
PS: Follow me on ā ā Instagram : ā ā ā ā @DeconstructingBush...
Long episode alert! I'm back: please join me for a lyrical analysis of the Bush song, All Things Must Change from the Art of Survival album, as well as some discussion about 'Barbenheimer' (the Barbie movie and Oppenheimer film,) the Matrix movies, and common themes that are present in all these movies AND in some lyrics written by Gavin Rossdale! :)
A lyrical interpretation of the Bush / Gavin Rossdale song, Swallowed. Reminder: every lyric analysis I do is just my personal opinion and for entertainment purposes only. Enjoy!
Blanket trigger warning for all the things, always, just in case! Listen mindfully.
Lengthy analysis of the song Identity, written by Gavin Rossdale, from the Bush album, The Art of Survival. This lyrical interpretation is a long one, so buckle up! :) As always, blanket trigger warning for all the things, just in case...so please listen mindfully and with care! Follow me on social media @DeconstructingBush.
An oral history of me being weird during meet & greets. Trigger warning: secondhand embarassment.
Join in to hear my Top 20 (okay, more like Top 30+) Bush / Gavin Rossdale songs! This is my 25th episode and marks the start of Season 2 -- thanks for listening.
BTW ... Regular episodes coming again soon. Stay tuned!
SPECIAL EPISODE: Our furry friends don't typically get obituaries, funerals, eulogies, or headstones. I'm using my platform to change that for my beloved boy, Brutus, a.k.a., Boobie. A good boy who was once called a "very handsome dobie man" by our vet, Boobie crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge on 11/03/2022 at the age of 9.5 years. Please listen here as I tell you about the wonderful life of Brutus, and how he made our lives...
Steady All the Ways - Part 2: a lyrical analysis of the Bush song Heavy Is the Ocean from the Art of Survival. (In Part 1, I talk about the new Bush album as a whole, plus a little about Taylor Swift and how cancel culture could impact music.)
PS: Happy Birthday to Gavin Rossdale!
TW: trigger warning for explicit language and a lyric using the word suicide.
Steady All The Ways - Part 1 - In part one of this two-part episode, I talk about the Bush album the Art of Survival, and also discuss a little about Taylor Swift's Midnights and the negative impact 'cancel culture' could have on music and art. In the forthcoming Part 2, I will lyrically analyze the Bush song Heavy Is the Ocean.
PS: Happy Birthday to Gavin Rossdale!
TW: trigger warning fo...
A personal episode discussing the recent Bush concert / meet & greet, along with my reasons behind doing this podcast, what their music means to me, and more!
Episode 20 - wow! In this episode, I get on my soapbox about haters and critics who don't even put forth the effort to understand early Bush songs, and wax poetic about how Gavin Rossdale deserves far more credit than he used to get. Also: I analyze & interpret the 1999(ish?) Bush song, Disease of the Dancing Cats!
trigger warning as usual
We've got defrocked priests, we've got rings of gold, we have ladders to heaven and Devil's Pulpits ... we have: Blood River... a Bush song written by Gavin Rossdale, from the 2020 album, The Kingdom.
Enjoy Episode 19 of Deconstructing Bush, hosted by Beulah Marie.
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