Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast - Episode 26 - Killswitch Engage's "Alive or Just Breathing"

We're breaking down Killswitch Engage’s 2002 release, “Alive or Just Breathing”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Richard Marx’s “Should’ve Known Better” and Michael receives his next assignment!Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:"Bloodlines"Performed by The Lucidia ProjectFrom “The Twilight Affliction” EPComposed by:  Garrett Caroll, Daniel Williams, Benjamin Jacobs, Chase BaldwinLyrics by:  Chase Baldwin "Mazebound"Performed by LAMIRAComposed by:  Jasper Roelofsen, Theo MatthaiosLyrics by: Jasper Roelofsen "Departer"Performed by Obscure AnimalsFrom the album:  “The Dismissive Acknowledgement of A Mutual Existence”Composed by: David Menendez, JR Kaufman, Patrick Shea, Jesse BlankenshipLyrics by:  JR Kaufman(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:07:04) - The Art of Discovery(00:07:19) - The Lucidia Project "Bloodlines"(00:12:08) - Lamira "Mazebound"(00:16:46) - Obscure Animals "Departer"(00:21:38) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Killswitch Engage's 2002 release, "Alive or Just Breathing"(00:55:12) - Question for the Audience(00:55:38) - Can't Wait(00:57:19) - Listener Feedback(00:58:11) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Richard Marx's "Should've Known Better"(01:01:37) - On the Next Episode(01:01:57) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know!We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air!Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout!Recorded on 07/13/2025