If you’ve been hanging around these parts for any length of time you’ve probably come to accept the fact that I am quite the rabid supporter of all things Cloud Cult. Recently I’ve been digging through old mp3 discs that are stuffed in my car (I drive an ’05 Scion xB that has a stock stereo capable of playing mp3′s directly from a CD). Lately I’ve been fascinated with my Best of 2007 disc that includes Cloud Cult’s album The Meaning of 8 (amazon) (itunes) as the best album released that year.
The song that has caught my attention lately has been Criag Minowa’s tribute track to his late son, entitled Your 8th Birthday, who passed away unexpectedly when he was only 2 years old. It’s quite brilliant lyrically and I cannot imagine the emotion that was poured into the writing and recording of this track (let alone the decision to include it on a studio album).
mp3 : Cloud Cult – Your 8th Birthday
Cloud Cult is currently on hiatus from touring as Craig and Connie are having a child. They plan to begin touring again in late spring of this year although there are no plans, as of yet, to record another album.
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Aw, man. They NEED to make another record. You’re actually what turned me onto them a few years ago and they’re now one of my all-time favorites. Thank you!
i agree. with the celebration of their new family i can’t imagine Craig wouldn’t want to pour that out into an album.
fingers crossed.
So fucking sad. Cried through the whole thing. Been listening to a lot of Cloud Cult this week.
That song is really very emotional, I agree, and is quite representative of the entire album in many ways.
Can’t begrudge Cloud Cult for taking a break though: they put out The Meaning of 8 and Feel Good Ghosts back-to-back in 07/08, and so they could probably do with some rest!
Here’s to hoping the next one isn’t to far off, though.
Love, love, love Cloud Cult. One of the best lyricists working today and not one of their melodies is predictable. Also, they’re amazing live.
I saw Cloud Cult last Friday in Minneapolis (incredible performance), and they mentioned an upcoming cd. Their website says that a cd is expected to be released later this summer.
wow. thanks Jeris. glad to know that Cloud Cult is back in the recording studio.