Fear of Talk
eliza out back, end of day
The subject of parenting, mortality and aging is addressed in such an obvious and familiar way throughout the album on love by Fear of Talk. The story told in eliza out back, end of day is such a simple, slice-of-life story about someone, ostensibly their father, watching siblings play in the backyard. The kids are full of life and joy, challenging one another in the silly and sometimes unintentionally unkind ways that children play. And thats how the young learn, to engage, to be silly, to find magic and mystery wherever they turn. Its here that the singer reflects on the scene, watching their love and happiness in just being. Through that, the character juggles the twin responsibilities of ensuring the safety of these children, while noting the passage of time. As a parent, this is so unbelievably close to my heart, watching my own children live, while acclimating to middle age. Coupled with softly strummed acoustics and the type of layered vocal harmonies that would make Crosby, Stills, and Nash weep, this is an incredibly joyous and moving experience worth finding on your own. Syd Bishop
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