Articles in the Thranalysis category

Reviews and analysis of the themes present in various media.

• The music of Guided by Voices - An Analysis >> Sun 17 April 2022 >> music, gbv, guided-by-voices, lyricism,

A profile for this band who've never been able to break into the big lane; that's a good thing. There's an understated brilliance to their work. It isn't for everyone, but those who understand will be converted at the first listen.

• Girls and Boys by Blur >> Sat 06 November 2021 >> music, themes, reviews, meaning, satire,

This is the opening track from the Parklife album. It is more than a mere dance piece.

• Fireside in the Shire >> Sun 26 September 2021 >> literature, lotr, quips, ethics,

Sharing some things that were noticed when reading the opening scenes of the Fellowship of the Ring.

• The Road by Bilbo Baggins >> Sun 05 September 2021 >> literature, lotr, poetry,

It is too tempting to rush through the lines of verse in these books. Yet I find even this one provoking.

• Facial Phrases >> Sat 04 September 2021 >> literature, lotr, humour, quips,

Here are some facial phrases found through my literary (and televised) travels.