Bands Across America: North Carolina (Ben Folds Five & James Taylor)

Explicit

Bands Across America: North Carolina

Ben Folds Five – The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner (1999) & James Taylor – JT (1977)

Our summer musical road trip rolls into North Carolina, a state rich in musical heritage and home to artists who have shaped the sound of jazz, folk, hip-hop, and alt-rock. This week, we spotlight two albums from North Carolina natives who brought their unique voices to the world stage: Ben Folds Five and James Taylor. We dive into their creative ambition, emotional resonance, and the ways their music reflects the diversity of the Tar Heel State.

What’s Inside:

- Ben Folds Five’s Ambitious Song Cycle:

Explore the intricate, theatrical world of The Unauthorized Biography of Reinhold Messner, a piano-driven alt-pop a ...