Brainwaves – Oct. 10, 2023 – War returns
Written by Brian Blum on 08/10/2023
War has returned to the Middle East. So, this week’s Brainwaves has songs about war…and the hope for peace. From Edwin Starr’s eponymous “War” to Matthew Sweet and the Lords of the New Church both singing about “Holy War” to Nada Surf (“Let the Fight do the Fighting”) to Carl Douglas (“Kung Fu Fighting”) to the positive: “Peace and Love” from Fountains of Wayne and Jeff Lynne (“Give Me Love,” a cover of the song made famous by George Harrison), we’ve got the songs you wish we didn’t have to group together, but hope you’ll enjoy as much as possible in these stressful days.
| Band | Song |
| Edwin Starr | War |
| Good Old War | Looking for Shelter |
| Talking Heads | Life During Wartime |
| Rilo Kiley | Love and War |
| Matthew Sweet | Holy War |
| Lords of the New Church | Holy War |
| Arcade Fire | Suburban War |
| The Decemberists | This is Why We Fight |
| The Three O’Clock | Jet Fighter |
| Nada Surf | Let the Fight Do the Fighting |
| Carl Douglas | Kung Fu Fighting |
| The Shins | Fighting in a Sack |
| The Foo Fighters | Next Year |
| Matisyahu | One Day |
| Fountains of Wayne | Peace and Love |
| Jeff Lynne | Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth) cover: George Harrison |
| John Lennon | Give Peace a Chance |
| Sam Baker | Go in Peace |
| Elvis Costello | What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace Love and Understanding (cover: Nick Lowe) |
| Cat Stevens | Peace Train |
| Boston | Peace of Mind |
| Imagine Dragons | America |
| Matt Nathanson | Pretty the World |
| Gin Blossoms | Follow You Down |
| Josh Pyke | Break. Shatter. Make. Matter |
| Belle and Sebastian | Act of the Apostle |
| Beit HaBubot (Dollhouse) | Sigapo |
| Stuart Valentine | Melody’s True |
| The Killers | Mr. Brightside (extended version) |
| Airspace | Breathe |
| Judah the Buddha | mt400 |
| Elliot Smith | A Fond Farewell |
| Blackfield | End of the World |
| Deaf School | What a Way to End it All |
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