and this good night is still everywhere to me

Tonight Nicole & I decorated the apartment for Christmas. I think this is the latest we've ever done it, but between me being in Palm Desert half of Thanksgiving weekend and sickness for both of us we just really haven't had the chance. While decorating we also listened to Christmas music, of course! Some really great new Christmas cds have come out this year, but by far my favorite is Dustin Kensrue's This Good Night Is Still Everywhere.

Dustin Kensrue is the lead singer of Thrice and he put out a solo album in 2007 (Please Come Home--sooo good). I don't know that I've mentioned him here before so it may surprise you to find out that my love for his music and a lot of Thrice's tops my love for 30 Seconds to Mars. It's shocking I know, but Dustin Kensrue sings to my heart & soul in a way that few artists do. His solo stuff is very folky, moreso than I tend to go for, but like I said it resonates with my soul. And the title track off his Christmas albums is one of the sweetest songs:

I know somewhere the sun is up and it's 95 degrees,
But here the stars are shining and there's frost on all the trees,
And everything looks beautiful as far as I can see,
And this good night is still everywhere to me.

The gospel's on the radio like Jesus come to town,
And right outside my window I see snowflakes falling down,
And everything looks beautiful as far as I can see,
And this good night is still everywhere to me.

The children in bed dreaming, the fire's blazing bright.
My true love nestles near me in the sweet and silent night,
And everything looks beautiful as far as I can see
And this good night is still everywhere to me. 

His wife is one lucky woman. I also highly recommend Thrice's Alchemy Index which is an amazing set of 4 cds that masterfully spans 4 musical genres, all with stunning lyrics. I'm not sure I could name another band who could so skillfully put out such a product. A lot of their older stuff is great too, and while much of it is too hard for my liking my friends who appreciate that kind of music enjoy Thrice's older stuff as well. Moral of the story, check out Dustin Kensrue & check out Thrice; you will likely find something you enjoy.