Early reviews of True Detective Season 4 reveal that it's one of the best seasons of the show next to the original one. Apart from its story, this season has a pretty interesting soundtrack. Let's talk about the AEIOU Song in True Detective Season 4.
What is the AEIOU Song in True Detective: Night Country?
So what is the AEIOU song in True Detective and what is its significance in the series?
The song is actually entitled State of the Art (A.E.I.O.U.), which is by Jim James.
The AEIOU song plays in True Detective Season 4 Episode 1, when Chief Liz Danvers (played by Jodie Foster) goes through the evidence she acquired involving the mysterious disappearance of the researchers.
Danvers continues to look for the similarity between the disappearance and the murder of Annie Masu Kowtok. The song continues to play until Danvers finally figures out the connection between the two cases.
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What Does the AEIOU Song Mean?
The AEIOU Song (or State of the Art (A.E.I.O.U.)) was written by Jim James as a thought-provoking track. James is part of the rock band, My Morning Jacket, where he performs as the lead vocalist of the group.
Although James is part of a group, the AIEOU Song was released in 2013 under his debut solo album entitled Regions of Light and Sound of God. The song has a catchy melody and enigmatic lyrics that draw in its listeners.
The AIEOU Song can be interpreted by each listener differently-- and this is where it gets its charm. But as explained by this article, the track goes into the complicated relationship that humans and technology share.
If you listen closely, you'll hear the lyrics talking about humans' ever-increasing dependence on machines. And in the end, you're left with raising questions on what's in store for the future generation.
As more and more people become attached to automation and AI, the AEIOU Song encourages its listeners to ponder how technology is affecting their lives. The song also gives us a look into how genuine human connection is starting to fade.
When asked what the AEIOU Song means, James shares that it does not really have a meaning. Instead, he chose to call the track as such to represent a concept instead of a person's words.
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What Other Songs Are Part of True Detective Season 4 Soundtrack?
Apart from the AEIOU Song, True Detective Season 4 has some pretty good tracks. To start with, this soundtrack for this season includes the following songs:
- Twist And Shout by The Beatles
- Sweat (A La La La La Long) by Inner Circle
- Bury a Friend by Billie Eilish
- Magpie by The Unthanks
- You Are Amen by Pollyester
- Black Sedan by Charlie Crockett
- Rescue Me by Unions
You can catch more episodes of True Detective Season 4 to listen to the other songs included in its soundtrack.
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