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Deconstructing Bush

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Lyrical analysis of songs by Bush / Gavin Rossdale, by host Beulah Marie of the Badly Branded Podcast.TW: trigger warning, podcast may contain mature or sensitive themes and topics including but not limited to drug use, suicide, or sex. Use discretion and listen mindfully!

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Episodes

  1. Remember Me When I Go Dark

    A literary lyrical analysis of the new Bush album, "I Beat Loneliness," track by track: Chapters 00:00 Grunge Echo Intro & Introduction to the New Bush Album 03:58 Concert Experience and VIP Insights 07:39 Literary Analysis Approach 10:03 Exploring 'Scars' and Its Meaning 15:24 Diving into 'I…

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  2. In the Slipstream of Your Time

    NEW episode! Join me as I do a literary lyrical analysis of the new Bush song '60 Ways to Forget People!' Note: apologies for the audio being a little wonky! ----- 00:00 Return and Reflection 02:16 Navigating Mental Health and Loneliness 04:32 Exploring the Song: 60 Ways to Forget People 06:48...

  3. I Wear Your Mind Like a Sweater All Mine

    ETA: 6/8/24 ~update~ Due to a mistake in the original 6/6/24 publication of this episode and a coinciding typo in the post, a new version was uploaded on June 8 with a correction & additional content; plus - a visual version with captions has been added! ***** Join me as I shout out some of my...

  4. Been Falling Down the Stairs for Years

    Please come enjoy a lyrical analysis and literary interpretation of the Bush song, 'Kiss Me I'm Dead' with lyrics by Gavin Rossdale. ----- SUMMARY: In this episode, Ashley discusses the Bush song 'Kiss Me I'm Dead' and explores its double meanings and symbolism. While it can be interpreted as a...

  5. Swimming in a Dawn

    In today's episode, I talk about Loaded: the Greatest Hits, the Bush concert from the Nowhere to go but Everywhere tour stop at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, and take a look at two songs: Red Light (Sea of Memories) and Words Not Impediments (the Kingdom.) PS: use code ABSHUCK to save at Gavin…

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  6. That Was My Favorite New York

    A bonus episode talking about the Bush benefit concert for Artists for Action & Sandy Hook Promise, at Irving Plaza in NYC. Join me as I lament my wardrobe malfunctions, height, and some fun anecdotes from the meet & greet and concert, in my favorite city: New York!

  7. Looking for a Starter Kit

    Recorded on 9/20/23 and 9/21/23 - Discussing the new Bush song "Nowhere to Go but Everywhere" , and the upcoming tour & greatest hits album. Plus - references to Jack Kerouac and Ezra Pound, and I wouldn't be me if I didn't squeeze a Taylor Swift reference in there. BTW, sorry - please excuse my...

  8. A Dress in the Wind

    Today we review the Sea of Sound manifesto! This was a fun episode to do (though, I didn' t have time to edit it, so, be prepared for a bit of rambling lol.) Join me as I talk about Gavin Rossdale's clothing line, Sea of Sound and the brand's name & manifesto. After you've taken a listen, you can...

  9. Glitter in your Alibis

    A lyrical interpretation of the song Miracle by Bush / Gavin Rossdale from the Art of Survival Deluxe Edition. In addition to today's song interpretation, I go beyond the lyrics and talk about the August 2023 Bush shows in Washington DC (at The 9:30 Club and The Atlantis.) Shout-out to all of the...

  10. Colors Collide on the Daydream

    Long episode alert! I'm back: please join me for a lyrical analysis of the Bush song, All Things Must Change from the Art of Survival album, as well as some discussion about 'Barbenheimer' (the Barbie movie and Oppenheimer film,) the Matrix movies, and common themes that are present in all these...

  11. In the Middle of the World on a Fish Hook

    A lyrical interpretation of the Bush / Gavin Rossdale song, Swallowed. Reminder: every lyric analysis I do is just my personal opinion and for entertainment purposes only. Enjoy! Blanket trigger warning for all the things, always, just in case! Listen mindfully.

  12. Now We're Nobody

    Lengthy analysis of the song Identity, written by Gavin Rossdale, from the Bush album, The Art of Survival. This lyrical interpretation is a long one, so buckle up! :) As always, blanket trigger warning for all the things, just in case...so please listen mindfully and with care! Follow me on…

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  13. Storytime: Send in the Clowns

    An oral history of me being weird during meet & greets. Trigger warning: secondhand embarassment.

  14. You My Robot Boo

    🔥 NEW EPISODE: You My Robot Boo 🤖 → We're all More Than Machines...but I did ask one to help me write this episode. 🎙️ Listen now on Spotify / Anchor | Apple / iTunes | Google | Audacy | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | and more: 🖤

  15. Bonus Episode: Synapse Again

    Join in to hear my Top 20 (okay, more like Top 30+) Bush / Gavin Rossdale songs! This is my 25th episode and marks the start of Season 2 -- thanks for listening. BTW ... Regular episodes coming again soon. Stay tuned!

  16. Eulogy of Dog: In Memory of Our Buddy, Brutus. (a very handsome dobie man.)

    SPECIAL EPISODE: Our furry friends don't typically get obituaries, funerals, eulogies, or headstones. I'm using my platform to change that for my beloved boy, Brutus, a.k.a., Boobie. A good boy who was once called a "very handsome dobie man" by our vet, Boobie crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge…

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  17. Steady All The Ways - Part 2

    Steady All the Ways - Part 2: a lyrical analysis of the Bush song Heavy Is the Ocean from the Art of Survival. (In Part 1, I talk about the new Bush album as a whole, plus a little about Taylor Swift and how cancel culture could impact music.) PS: Happy Birthday to Gavin Rossdale! TW: trigger...

  18. Steady All The Ways - Part 1

    Steady All The Ways - Part 1 - In part one of this two-part episode, I talk about the Bush album the Art of Survival, and also discuss a little about Taylor Swift's Midnights and the negative impact 'cancel culture' could have on music and art. In the forthcoming Part 2, I will lyrically analyze...

  19. Can't Stop the World, Can't Stop the Phones

    A personal episode discussing the recent Bush concert / meet & greet, along with my reasons behind doing this podcast, what their music means to me, and more!

  20. All Sickly Growing Sentimental

    Episode 20 - wow! In this episode, I get on my soapbox about haters and critics who don't even put forth the effort to understand early Bush songs, and wax poetic about how Gavin Rossdale deserves far more credit than he used to get. Also: I analyze & interpret the 1999(ish?) Bush song, Disease…

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  21. Caring Less Saves So Much Time

    We've got defrocked priests, we've got rings of gold, we have ladders to heaven and Devil's Pulpits ... we have: Blood River... a Bush song written by Gavin Rossdale, from the 2020 album, The Kingdom. Enjoy Episode 19 of Deconstructing Bush, hosted by Beulah Marie.

  22. Words Are Not Impediments

    Episode 18: this one's for all the literary-minded folks, out there! English majors and "word nerds," unite! Today, we take a look at symbolism, themes, and motifs in Bush songs, and examine songwriter Gavin Rossdale as a "rocker poet." Plus, another plug for my Sweet Relief Musician's Fund...

  23. Speed Kills

    Who wants a quickie? In this brief bonus episode, I talk about a recent mix-up relating to Greedy Fly + Chemicals Between Us; I plug my Music as Medicine episode & blog post, and my Sweet Relief Musicians Fund fundraiser; I panic about whether or not this podcast would offend Gavin Rossdale or…

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  24. Storytime: Sweet Relief and Music as Medicine

    A special Badly Branded x Deconstructing Bush crossover episode about how music and concerts have helped me cope with illness, pain, grief, and broken dreams. It's a love letter to my concert-going / pop culture obsession, and I talk about everything from having brain surgery and then seeing Lady...

  25. We Are the Naked Ones

    In episode 15, I talk about the recent Bush show, meeting the band, and, what it's like to get inside a songwriter like Gavin Rossdale's head. Plus: a lyrical analysis of the Chemicals Between Us by Bush! Enjoy.

  26. Screaming Daisies

    Greedy Fly : a wonderful ode to grunge music and the shock of navigating a record deal (and life in general.) Listen to my analysis (and excitement about tonight's Bush concert in PA,) in this episode, Screaming Daisies. TW: trigger warning for discussion of suicidal ideation and substance use.

  27. I'll Take a Slice

    Brace yourselves because Episode 13 "I'll Take a Slice" contains some rambling, plenty of "umm's" and "uhh's," some barking dogs, and me saying "side note" a lot. This is what happens when you don't script out your episode ahead of time! :) At any rate, today we analyze the lyrics of Warm…

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  28. It's Been a Long Wait in Bed

    A lyrical analysis of the new Bush song, More Than Machines, written by Gavin Rossdale, hosted and interpreted by Beulah Marie.

  29. Bonus Episode: Bush x Badly Branded

    Episode 11 of Deconstructing Bush is a crossover from our sister podcast, Badly Branded. Originally published on 2/20/22, this portion of this episode of Badly Branded talks all about Bush & Gavin Rossdale. Here is that segment for your earhole enjoyment!

  30. Summer is Winter

    In Episode 9 host Beulah Marie analyzes the Bush song "Little Things" written by Gavin Rossdale. Join in for a fun lyrical interpretation and song analysis! TW: drugs, sex, substance abuse, violence.

  31. The Fire Is Waking

    Episode 8 of the Deconstructing Bush Podcast, 'The Fire is Waking' is out now! Join host Beulah Marie for an analysis of the Bush song, "The Kingdom." ⚡🖤 🎸🤘🏻 (Song lyrics by Gavin Rossdale.)

  32. Try To See It Once My Way

    Mickey Mouse has grown up a cow. Stop kissy-kissin' in the rearview, all you disenchanted youths, and take a listen to the latest episode of Deconstructing Bush, where we take a stab at analyzing the song lyrics of Everything Zen by Bush, written by Gavin Rossdale ... and talk a little about...

  33. It's a Beautiful World; Everyone's Insane.

    Through the rain traffic, as you float into space, you'll want to listen to Deconstructing Bush. This episode dissects the Bush song, Float, written by Gavin Rossdale, and discusses common themes that are ever-present throughout all of Bush's music. Feel free to reflect and enjoy. TW: drug use,...

  34. Pieces of Her Yesterday

    Episode 5 of Beulah Marie's podcast Deconstructing Bush discusses the Bush song, "All Night Doctors," written by Gavin Rossdale. TW: drugs, suicide, sexual undertones.

  35. I'm a Stranger in This Town

    In Episode 4, we take a look at the beautiful yet melancholy song, Letting the Cables Sleep, by the band, Bush -- a song that will have you facing your own mortality. It's written by Gavin Rossdale and from the album, The Science of Things.

  36. Bad Moon Whine Again

    Don't let the days go by! In episode 3, we do a lyrical deep dive into the hit Bush song, Glycerine, written by Gavin Rossdale and from the album Sixteen Stone. TW: sex, war/violence, and drug use

  37. Blame it on the Planets, Man

    A lyrical dissection of Bush's song Flowers on a Grave by Gavin Rossdale. TW: suicide, drug use

  38. Tied to a Wheel

    A lyrical literary analysis of the song Machinehead by Bush, written by Gavin Rossdale. TW: drug use Editor's Note: this episode was originally titled, "Green to Red, Machinehead."

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Lyrical analysis of songs by Bush / Gavin Rossdale, by host Beulah Marie of the Badly Branded Podcast.TW: trigger warning, podcast may contain mature or sensitive themes and topics including but not limited to drug use, suicide, or sex. Use discretion and listen mindfully!

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