Steve Taylor's "Meltdown" CD

Steve Taylor's "Meltdown" album is one of my all-time favorites. I'm giving it another listen today.


This is from the 80s, and is prescient and prophetic. Taylor was ahead of his time, lyrically, melodically, and as a culture analyst.


Begin with his "Meltdown" track. 


Then, listen to his excruciating anti-abortion anthem "Baby Doe."

I love "Am I in Sync."

And...  "Meat the Press" (yes, "meat" - listen, and apply).

Linda and I went with students from our campus ministry to see Taylor live at the Fox Theater in Detroit. It was... brilliant. We were in the balcony. I thought it would collapse from the energy.

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BABY DOE, by Steve Taylor

Unfolding today
A miracle play
This Indiana morn
The father--he sighs
She opens her eyes
Their baby boy is born

"We don't understand
He's not like we planned"
The doctor shakes his head
"Abnormal" they cry
And so they decide
This child is better dead

I bear the blame
Believers are few
And what am I to do?
I share the shame
The cradle's below
And where is Baby Doe?

A hearing is sought
The lawyers are bought
The court won't let him eat
The papers applaud
When judges play God
This child is getting weak

They're drawing a bead
Reciting their creed
"Respect A Woman's Choice"
I've heard that before
How can you ignore
This baby has a voice

I bear the blame
Believers are few
And what am I to do?
I share the shame
The cradle's below
And where is Baby Doe?

Where will it end
Oh
No
No

It's over and done
The presses have run
Some call the parents brave
Behind your disguise your rhetoric lies
You watched a baby starve

I bear the blame
The cradle's below
And where is Baby?