60 Songs That Explain the '90s “Closing Time”—Semisonic
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Mar 13, 2024 
Exploring emotions tied to farewells and nostalgia in the '90s music scene, with a focus on Semisonic's 'Closing Time'. The episode reflects on personal memories, the evolution of music, and farewells to the podcast's journey.
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Childhood Goodbye Sensitivity
- Rob Harvilla describes his childhood sensitivity to the word "goodbye" triggered by Bruce Springsteen's song "Bobby Jean."
- This early experience filled him with sudden, deep, and unexplainable sadness from a young age.
Music's Emotional Power
- Goodbye songs can trigger powerful feelings of sadness and loneliness, often unexpectedly.
- Music has a profound, lasting spiritual effect, shaping emotional experiences across a lifetime.
Morphine's Melancholy Impact
- Rob recounts discovering the band Morphine in high school and how deeply their music affected his mood during dark teenage moments.
- The song "In Spite of Me" became a soundtrack for his melancholy and longing experiences.