The Forbidden Fountain of Oz food, which occurs most famously in the "forbidden fruit" of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Book of Genesis, but in other contexts too. The idea of water that purges the drinker's memory is also ancient. In Greek mythology it occurs as the river Lethe: the souls of the dead lose their memories of their earthly lives by drinking its water. The same idea can also be found in Eastern and other literatures, as in the "Well of the Waters of Forgetfulness" and other guises. "The 'Drink of Forgetfulness' is found in Greek, Hindu, Norse, and
The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place said "The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place" was the band's "attempt at love songs". The vinyl version of the album features etchings of birds on side D accompanied by the phrase "The Earth is not a cold dead place because you are breathing, because you are listening." "The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place" received positive reviews from critics, with a rating of 86 out of 100 on Metacritic, based on reviews from 17 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". "Your Hand in Mine" was adapted for inclusion in the "Friday Night Lights" soundtrack, along with other original material