Robb Benson is nothing if not prolific. He has started more bands (more good bands) than I can count, and early on in our acquaintance it became clear to me that songwriting for him is just one more essential function of life, like eating, sleeping, and breathing. The guy can’t not write songs. You could even say a big part of the meaning of life, for Robb, is making music; so how could he resist my call for songs about the meaning of life? He could not, and I’m very glad he didn’t. Like Holly Small, Robb went irony-free for this one; his take on the theme is earnest, and perhaps a bit dark, but ultimately (to my ears) sweet and redemptive. It starts with the question “What’s the meaning of life?” and ends with the refrain “I’m just so glad to be here with you all right now.” Community, friends, collaboration, singing and playing and listening together – that sounds like a pretty great dose of meaning to me.
Speaking of which, I hope you will join me and Robb (and many other fine artists) at the Ball of Wax 42 release show on December 3rd! It will truly be a meaningful occasion.