77: The Lion's Roar by First Aid Kit

About this episode

The hosts discuss the 2012 release 'The Lion's Roar' by First Aid Kit, debating its vocal harmonies and lyrics while touching on various topics.

I'll be your Emmylou, and I'll be your June if you'll be my Robb and my Colton too because it's time for Know Your Writes ! This week, our hosts discuss The Lion's Roar by Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit. Listen to Robb and Colton debate the merits of this 2012 release, from its pristine vocal harmonies to its (according to one host, at least) questionable lyric choices. Other topics include: - fighting the Monday blues - Colton's official remark on Kid Rock - our hosts conspiracy theories regarding "King of the World"

People in this episode

Hosts: Robb, Colton

Topics covered

• music analysis
• lyric discussion
• vocal harmonies
• Monday blues
• conspiracy theories

Keywords

• First Aid Kit
• The Lion's Roar
• music commentary
• lyric analysis
• vocal harmonies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: First Aid Kit

Books & works: The Lion's Roar, King of the World

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