Fifty years ago, Leonard Cohen shocked the world by mixing the language of sex with the language of religion. But was he the first person ever to do that?

Host Bobby Waller explores the philosophical underpinnings of U2's "Songs of Experience," which brings the theological themes of 18th century romantic poet William Blake into full focus within the context of recent political events and lead singer Bono's brushes with death.

Almost every reviewer makes a big deal out of how Julien Baker identifies herself as queer and Christian. But is "Turn Out The Lights" a queer Christian album? We analyze the lyrics in this heart-wrenching sophomore album to find out.

Annie Clark says that the thesis for her new album as St. Vincent is "I can't turn off what turns me on." But what does that mean?

A strange comment on his US work visa application led British avant-garde artist Benjamin Clementine to create one of 2017's most compelling–and unusual–concept albums.

In a society that glories romanic love, being alone is seen as failure. But for Moses Sumney, solitude is a pathway to authenticity.

Open Mike Eagle explores themes of identity, resiliency, and what it means to come from a place "that should never have existed" and doesn't anymore.

This album's cover art depicts two girls jumping off a second-floor balcony, just about to hit the ground. The image reflects the theme of this album: when we make a leap into the darkness, we don’t really know if the result will be transcendence or disaster.

Dark Matter is the work of a decidedly post-Disney Newman—a man who would sooner lead us to compassion than shock but who, like the pre-Disney Newman, still points out how this world is riddled with some pretty dark matters and how, sometimes, the best way to face the absurdity of it all, is with humor.

Would life be better if we could have everything now? Canadian alt-rock superstars Arcade Fire explore the connection between getting more and having less in this album full of paradoxes. Join host Bobby Waller as he looks at the five most delicious paradoxes in Arcade Fire's "Everything Now."