Boulder rock artist Robert Jordan put out “Plato’s Cave” on 21 September 2026, a single from his current album, Morning Sun. It takes Plato’s allegory of the cave and sets it to exuberant rock energy, urging listeners not to fear the light and to use reason as a guide toward liberation.
Jordan describes the song’s message in plain terms: “Don’t be afraid of the light! You don’t have to live in the night!” The allegory, he says, is a metaphor meant to show us the way and open the door.
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“Plato’s Cave” stands out for its great rock hooks and enthusiasm, and for joyous, improvised vamping that gives the track an organic, lived-in feel. It is philosophy you can dance to.
The recording is notable for one reason in particular. Multi-instrumentalist producer David Snider performed all the instrumental parts. It was recorded in Boulder, Colorado.
The song carries what Jordan calls the “pure idea of love, music, and dance.” Its story is simple: encouraging people to wake up. Its practical advice is simple too: see a wise friend and talk, and go out in nature and walk.
“Pure idea of love!” — Robert Jordan
Robert Jordan is a rock artist driven by philosophical depth and an infectious sense of musical joy. He draws inspiration from the intellectual rigour of Plato alongside rock figures Lou Reed and the Waterboys, and writes music that challenges listeners to “wake up” and embrace life’s possibilities.
He has released three albums: Time Will Tell, Vincent and Theo, and his current album, Morning Sun. His work blends classic rock sensibilities with timeless philosophical inquiry, encouraging audiences to step out of darkness and into enlightenment.
Jordan works with multi-instrumentalist producer David Snider and vocalist Rebecca Abraxas, a team who share his aim of wrapping meaningful messages in irresistible melodies.
