Show Notes
Trigger warning: This episode delves into songs that discuss sensitive topics, including domestic violence, abortion, suicide, and gun violence. Listener discretion is advised.
It’s the sad ending of ALL-BUMMER SUMMER on THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for a conversation about songs that are TOTAL bummers, which were too sad to discuss as regular episodes.
“Luka” by Suzanne Vega (from the album Solitude Standing) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“What's the Matter Here?” by 10,000 Maniacs (from the album In My Tribe) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Oh Father” by Madonna (from the album Like a Prayer) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Brick” by Ben Folds Five (from the album Whatever and Ever Amen) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“The Freshmen” by The Verve Pipe (from the album Villains) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“I Don't Like Mondays” by The Boomtown Rats (from the album The Fine Art of Surfacing) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People (from the album Torches) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Jeremy” by Pearl Jam (from the album Ten) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
“Stan” by Eminem (from the album The Marshall Mathers LP) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music.
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