Giving You the Gift of Deafheaven

recommending a band that most of you will not like

Let’s think about the lyric “I have wondered about the language of flowers.” Intuitively, it’s a sweet, quiet sentiment, calling to mind outdoor afternoons in childhood, or contemplative moments selecting a bouquet at the florist. But it’s possible to impute that statement with another emotional tone, one of greater intensity—one that calls to mind the …