Musical Thesis: Trampled by Turtles "Wild Animals"

Written By Nathan Box

At the center of every album, is a musical thesis. "Wild Animals" is my first Trampled by Turtles album beside a live album. The one word I would use to describe it is haunting. It has a way of building and mustering strength to make itself known. It has an ebb and a flow. If we, human beings, are the wild animals, then this is the perfect metaphor for the lives we lead. Another thought that stuck with me while listening to this album, was how folk has always been in the background to my life. My parents listened to Dylan. My dad lived in California during the 60's and 70's. He brought that music back home. I have always listened to music that made you pay attention to the lyrics. Modern folk carries on this tradition. This album makes you pay attention. Haunting lyrics make you do that. Finally, this music is slow. It may be too slow for many. For me, it is methodical and well thought piece. Everything is where it should be and nothing is wasted. In the auto tuned world we find ourselves, this is refreshing. 

 

Thanks for entering my world, 

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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