Musical Thesis: Sturgill Simpson “Metamodern Sounds in Country Music”

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Written By Nathan Box

At the center of every album is a musical thesis. Sturgill Simpson’s “Metamodern Sounds in Country Music” proudly proclaims, “THIS IS COUNTRY MUSIC.” For far too long, the lines between country and pop music have been blurred. Long gone are the days of the Highwaymen and the reign of Cash, Jennings, Nelson, and Kristofferson. This album possesses the power to restore order in Nashville and beyond. In fact, if more country artists follow suit, defectors like me could be lured back into the fold. Don’t be fooled though, this is still a new take on country music. This album is more than sad songs, beers, girls, death, and all of the other clichés we apply to the genre. It is a sampling of what works, has worked for a long time, and an effort toward what can work in the future. I, for one, am excited about the possibilities.


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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