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My take... | Reviewer: mike
    ------ About the song Walter Reed performed by Michael Penn

Penn focused an album solely on post WWII culture on the West Coast.

The reference/title to Walter Reed clearly supports this.

To me, the narrator of this song is a war veteran.

The first verse to me is clearly speaking of the casualties of war. This is both during war (bodies or "cases" piling up high). The "1:15" could reference a bus, train, plane for transport or any other point of counting casualties.

The narrator is clearly speaking of wanting to escape all of this both mentally and physically, asking to be taken to Walter Reed.

We also know that Penn themed an album focused solely on post WWII culture/life in Los Angeles. This could be why the reference to Grauman's Chinese (theater) was added.

The second verse is probably a post-war account by the narrator. To me, he has returned to day to day life (graduated) and is struggling with his memories, injuries and PTSD. He has had his fill of LA "palm trees" and going to movies at "Grauman's Chinese".

Overall, a look at the effects of war both during and after...and the impact on the body and mind.

It is a beautiful song...and clearly focuses on sadness, pain and loneliness through a story of a post war vet.

Love, well its a bitch. | Reviewer: Uncle Remus
    ------ About the song No Myth performed by Michael Penn

I liked this song ever since it came out in 1990. To me Penn is expressing that the girl in the song never really got to know him...that from her side it was a shallow relationship and he never got a chance to know her well either...but that he would be willing to be with her if she came back to him. The "Heathcliff" referrence from Wuthering Heights fits the theme of the song perfectly. Catherine and Heathcliff loved each other, but Catherine wouldn't be with him because she was a shallow person who thought she was better than he was culturally. It's a shame Michael Penn was only a one hit wonder.

The perfect song | Reviewer: MWS
    ------ About the song No Myth performed by Michael Penn

Just the perfect blend of a great musical song with such perfect lyrics and a great voice. Like others who've posted, I get a bit emotional when I hear this song. I think thats the sign of a the "perfect song."

No Myth - he's the real deal | Reviewer: Rorer714
    ------ About the song No Myth performed by Michael Penn

The March album in general and the No Myth cut are examples of why this is a Desert Island Disc for me. Says Michael, "Shit, I'm a poet now..." Great depth to his lyrics and a most ear-pleasing acoustic guitar style. And let's not overlook the hollow body electric backing him up - I have never heard a sound more reminiscent of the Byrds and Beatles. Good stuff here, both in the "now" and the nostalgia!

Innocent One | Reviewer: C. Foster
    ------ About the song Innocent One performed by Michael Penn

There is very little to say about Michael Penn, outside of the fact that he is extremely gifted and talented. I have many bands and singers that I listen to, but I believe that Michael Penn is the most talented singer, musician, song-writer alive, outside of Robin and Barry Gibb. This song is a perfect example of this--it is simple, beautifully written, and haunting when heard. I, honestly, get goose bumps everytime I hear this song. You should give it a listen. I can promise that you won't be sorry.

great video also | Reviewer: mack weeks
    ------ About the song No Myth performed by Michael Penn

i liked this song from the get-go,and as soon as i saw the video, i knew i would put this song on my top ten charts. michael penn is a great singer,and delivers this particular song very well. loved the video that goes with it.


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