Musical Thesis: Silversun Pickups "Better Nature"

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Written By Nathan Box

At the center of every album is a musical thesis. Silversun Pickups' "Better Nature" operates under the thesis of chaos ready to explode. With lyrics, arrangements, and a sound that is electronically raw, you feel as if all hell will break loose at any moment. As track after track moves, you begin to realize this album is wrestling with something, perhaps something bigger than yourself. Those who choose to examine their own lives are often confronted with this struggle. We are questioning who we are, what we’re doing, and where we are supposed to be. This album, better than most, encapsulates that battle. Of course, the search can be frustrating and we can all be chaos ready to explode. 

Be good to each other, 

-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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