Jason Graves is a songwriter from a rural community in Alberta who goes by the name Mogipbob. He has a really unique method of composing music that combines old and new styles. He creates every word and every piece of music himself, but he uses smart computer programs to assist him in singing and playing the instruments. The music sounds incredibly natural and human, even if he employs technology. It sounds like the smooth, appealing tunes from the 1970s, yet it offers stories about living on the prairies today. He tells stories that are really old but nevertheless true about how we live now.
The main idea behind this album is to discover a peaceful way to live in a world that is generally too loud and quick. It shows you how to live a life that isn’t full of drama or strong feelings. This song doesn’t chase after things that don’t last. Instead, it looks for the beauty in little, calm moments. It says that having a lot of money or being famous doesn’t make you happy. When you choose to remain steady and happy with what you have right now, you will find true prosperity. This is the main point that all the songs have in common.
High on the Hog
The first song, “High on the Hog,” talks about what it means to have a good life. It isn’t bragging about having nice things. It’s not about anything else; it’s about being grateful for the simple things that make life good. It tells about how things went from being hard to being easy. The essential point is that success is being able to feel good about a long day of work and then sit down to eat a warm supper. When you have enough to be safe and comfortable, you already have the “good cuts” of life.
Then, the voyage looks at how we act in unusual ways when we’re among other people in the song “She’s Too Hairy for Me.” This song talks about why we sometimes stay away from someone because of one little thing we don’t like about them. It goes into the strange, little guidelines we have for who we want to be with. We all want to find a companion, but we often let little things about their bodies get in the way. It looks very closely at how picky we are and how our own odd standards can ruin a friendship before it even starts.
Blame the Cat
The funny song “Blame the Cat” is another section of the album that talks about how we try to disguise our own flaws. This song is smart since it talks about blaming a pet for the small faults we do. It illustrates that we have a hard time admitting when we’re incorrect. We blame the animal instead of ourselves since it can’t defend itself. This narrative is a mirror that reveals how much we desire to look good to other people. It reminds us that we often try to avoid blame by making it look like someone else made the mess.
“Even Steven” is a song about balance that talks about the idea of keeping level. It shows us that life always finds a way to balance out. You will probably get something back tomorrow if you lose anything today. The main point of this message is to stay strong and not allow the world to get to you. It tells us that the best way to live is to keep calm during the good and bad times. We can stay calm no matter what happens around us if we learn to laugh at our own terrible luck.
Gimme That Dirty Bird
There is also a major focus on the raw and real sides of life in the song “Gimme That Dirty Bird.” This song is about the basic pleasure of a big, sloppy dinner that tastes good but isn’t fancy. It states that the things that aren’t polished are typically the things that make us feel good. It tells us to quit trying to be fancy and to accept the roughness of the real reality. This message is a tribute to being real and finding sacred joy in the simple, honest pieces of who we are as living things.
The “Unemotional Rollercoaster” is the most cerebral element of the record. It’s about being calm while life moves like a chaotic ride. It shows you how to live by seeing the chaos without allowing it to get to you. The vocalist is very serene and unbothered, even if everyone else is yelling and worried. It says that the only way to find real calm is to watch and not get involved in the drama. This path is shown as a superpower that protects you and makes you happy while everything else goes wrong.
When Summer Fades
“When Summer Fades” is the last song on the album. It talks about how time moves on. This last song is about the conclusion of a warm season and the beginning of a cold one. It shows us how to gracefully let go of the bright, golden days. The main idea is that change is a normal aspect of life and that we shouldn’t be upset when things end. We should instead wait silently for the next part. It’s a lovely way to explain that every high point must end, and there is a certain tranquility in seeing the light fade.
This album is a strong message from a writer who knows the world for what it is. It shows that the most significant truths are not discovered in huge, fancy places, but in the simple things that happen every day. The music clears our minds by starting with a feast and finishing with a sunset. It reminds us that the “good life” isn’t something we have to wait for; it’s something we can have right now if we want to.
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