Musical Thesis: Band of Horses "Why Are You Okay"

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Written By Nathan Box

At the center of every album, is a musical thesis. On "Why Are You Okay," Band of Horses are coming to terms with adulthood and all it encompasses. From children to partners, the core of our adult years is about the depth of relationships with those whom we love and surround ourselves. From time to time, those relationships and our daily routines need to hit refresh. The ultimate question that is attempted here is whether that is possible with so many people depending on you. It isn't easy to answer and BOH don't do it here, but the questions, pondering, and lessons learned are worth the effort. 

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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