“Let It Die Here” by Linda Perry – A Song Feature

 

     “Let It Die Here” is a title relevant to Linda Perry’s artistic past, present and future. In June 2024, a documentary with that title was released, revealing the vulnerability and courage of Perry. The documentary's trailer is embedded at the bottom of this post. Regarding the present, “Let It Die Here” is the title of Perry's most recent single release. And this May, her album by that name will drop.
 
     Our admiration for Linda Perry dates back to 2016. We are within the widespread fanbase of the 1990’s hit “What’s Up?,” with Perry as the lead singer of 4 Non Blondes. But it was the 2016 documentary “Soundbreaking” that demonstrated her passion for music and her skills and conviction as a producer. In the documentary, she talks about prioritizing vocal emotion over vocal perfection.
 
     The single “Let It Die Here” represents an internal battle. Linda Perry explained, “I wrote this song while taking care of my mom when she was really sick. At first, I thought it was about her dying… but it’s really about learning to let go. That’s what this album is about, and this song is a big piece of that story.” The lyrics are included in this post. The final verse ends “Well, God as my witness, let the healing begin.” The song is already personal and stirring, but the strings and brass significantly enhance the emotion.
 
     “Beautiful” was also shared from the upcoming album. The song was written by Linda Perry, and made famous by Christina Aguilera with Perry as the producer. In total, the album will include 17 songs. The Bandcamp site for the album states:
  “Linda Perry’s ‘Let It Die Here’ is a raw, spiritual reckoning, a journey through inherited pain, grief, and redemption. Across seventeen tracks that blend confessional poetry, cinematic rock, and vulnerable introspection, Perry confronts the ghosts of her past — mothers, lovers, and the darker corners of self.
  The record moves from the streetlight confessions of “Balboa Park” to the searing surrender of ‘Let It Die Here,’ culminating in ‘Albatross,’ a release from the weight she has carried her whole life. It is an album about release, letting go of guilt, embracing imperfection, and finding beauty in survival.”
 
     “Let It Die Here” by Linda Perry

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Lyrics of “Let It Die Here” by Linda Perry
Holy mother, paid the price
Grand illusions, La la lies
 
Nature’s beauty, charm and grace
Set corruption, in the face
 
Fortune teller, all is known
A grifter con, on a tricksters thrown
 
Angel Love, always by my side
Said the spider, to the fly
 
I said save me
Set me free
Let it die here
Rest in peace
 
Forgive me, lover, for I have been
Lost in the darkness of all your sins
 
You gave me strength, but not еnough
So I drink black water, from a demon's cup
 
Fought the battles, with the child’s sword
I stabbed the monster, but lost the war
 
Lick the wounds, to ease the pain
A well of deception, runnin’ through these veins
 
I said save me
Set me free
Let it die here
Rest in peace
 
I said save me
Set me free
Let it die here
Rest in peace
 
No more secrets, guilt or blame
No more fury, no dice, no game
Fell like a bird, catching the wind
Well, God as my witness, let the healing begin
 
I said save me
Set me free
Let it die here
Rest in peace
 
I said save me
Set me free
Let it die here
Rest in peace
 
Let it die here
Rest in peace

“We Knew Before It Fell” by Evil Level Live – A Song Feature

 

     The guitar virtuosity is the immediate draw to “We Knew Before It Fell,” particularly with the appeal of a clean, crisp ascending lick. Gradually, the vocals emerge—beginning with a subtle hum that builds in intensity—before giving way to the track’s minimal, carefully placed lyrics.
 
     Much of the song from Evil Level Live is characterized by Eastern sensibilities, although a more traditional Rock guitar abruptly breaks through at the two-minute mark. At times, the female vocals are reminiscent of Clare Torry’s in the Pink Floyd masterpiece “The Great Gig In The Sky.” The vocals flawlessly and seamlessly meander through the scale. 
 

     “We Knew Before It Fell” is a single from the album “Control Room Lullaby” by Evil Level Live. Interestingly, the album's visual representation (shown in the embedded picture) echoes Pink Floyd, since it depicts Control Room A of the Battlesea Power Station, which graced the cover of Pink Floyd's "Animal" album. 

     In the 13-year history of Indie Obsessive, this might be the first feature by a band with a name that is a palindrome. Looking at the credits on Spotify, the contributors to the single include Christophe Suzat (engineer), James Blish (keyboards), Ben Yamud (drums), Silas Zout (guitar), Jean Pierre Avidol (bass), and Sandy Malo (lead vocalist). The project is based in France.
 
     While referring to their album, the band explained:
  “’Control Room Lullaby’ is an album born inside the machine. In a silent control room, systems keep running while human doubt quietly emerges. Blending dark progressive rock with cinematic textures, Evil Level Live explores control, silent collapse, and the persistence of consciousness. A lullaby for a monitored world — gentle on the surface, deeply unsettling underneath.”
 
     “We Knew Before It Fell” by Evil Level Live

“Owl Song” by Borrowed Feathers – A Song Feature

 

     For the first 88 seconds of “Owl Song,” the vocals and instruments cooperate in forming a cohesive and fluid melodic presentation. Thus, the song from Borrowed Feathers opens with a pair of elegantly layered guitars that are soon supported by a bass-and-drums rhythm section. When the vocals arrive, they maintain the same melodic focus, especially as the band repeats “who,” a refrain that nods to the song’s title—as does the owl’s “hoots” that close the track.
 
     Still, the power of “Owl Song” is not in its egalitarian contributions to the overall appeal. Instead, the main portion of the song showcases individual skills of the band members. Our favorite is the harmonica, but strong cases for excellence are available for other instrumental contributions. For example, the guitar solo that begins around 2:53 is another highlight of the song.
 
     The members of Borrowed Feathers are Benjamin Bonin (vocals, guitar), Kalled Ashour (harmonica, vocals), John Jack Brennan (guitar), Magz The Outlawed (drums, backing vocals), Zackary Johnson (bass, backing vocals), and Karrah Bates (keys, backing vocals). “Owl Song” is one of three songs on their recently released album. “The End Is Always Near.” The album, which was produced by Jay Andrix, is available via Bandcamp (CLICK HERE).

     Borrowed Feathers are a Denver, Colorado based Psych Rock & Blues band known for their nostalgic original songs and rocking covers of the 60s and 70s. Quoting content that we agree with regarding their recent release:
  “’Owl Song’ is the ultimate road trip companion, offering a breezy, feel-good anthem with an infectious hook that lingers long after the last chorus. This track captures the freedom of the open road, blending vibrant melodies with an irresistible rhythm, making it ideal for playlists like Road Trip Sing-Alongs, Fresh Finds, or Indie Sunshine Drive. Crafted with the spirit of adventure in mind, it invites listeners to roll down the windows and let the miles fly by.”
 
      “Owl Song” by Borrowed Feathers

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Lyrics of “Owl Song” by Borrowed Feathers (with many best guesses)
I had a notion
Of who I was
And who I claimed to be.
Follow the motion.
Catch your sleep.
See what you should have seen.
Who, who….
 
Who are you?
And who am I?
Who pulls the strings?
Or who decides?
Who. who….
 
Well, driving down the road
A midday Kansas stroll
Searching for the answers.
 
Don't know where to go.
[Not known]
Got to gain control.
Take me from this place.
Learn that Rock ‘n Roll
 
Losing all control
To save my battered soul
Playing that Rock ‘n Roll
 
Learn that Rock ‘n Roll
Losing all control
Save my feathered soul
 
Learn that Rock ‘n Roll
Losing all control
Save my feathered soul
 
Who, who….
 
Who are you?
And who am I?
 
Who pulls the strings?
Or who decides?
Who. who….