Scenario – A Tribe Called Quest Here we go Here we go Here we go…getting this kicked off – Tribe – documentary is great and their music still so good…Here we go yo… Play: Scenario
Dreamin’ – Blondie We all need some more Blondie, more Dream’ and just fun… Play: Dreamin’
Only Time Will Tell – Asia Ok – a possible throwaway – there was so much that could make it here, but give it the full 4:44 and just enjoy early 80s pop… Play: Only Time Will Tell
My Ever Changing Mood – The Style Council On a trip to Vermont this summer, this came on in a car loaded with friends…was a good time…there has been alot of dancing outside in 2021, I hope there is even more in 2022… Play: My Ever Changing Mood
Country Moon, Pt 1 – New Madrid Favorite discovery of the year…hope youse all like it as well… Play: Country Moon, Pt. 1
Outdoor Miner – Wire I don’t know much about them, but I wind up liking everything I hear… Play: Outdoor Miner
We’re the Same – Matthew Sweet Yeah, always dug Matt Sweet, feel he’s found a little happiness in his life – put out a new album in 2020 – check it – worth it – still works with the same drummer…solid… Play: We’re the Same
Pulled Up – The Talking Heads From their first album – it still is incredible, and the lyrics are so timely… Play: Pulled Up
Entertain – Slater/Kinney First show back – wish i could say “post-pandemic” – but they opened for Wilco at the Mann – they encored with this tune, and as I hear it again and again, I remember it felt as though the wooden timbers of the Mann’s acoustic roof were going to splinter into a…
Windows are Rolled Down – Amos Lee Hard to find words for this one, its how it makes me feel…looking for warm days with the windows rolled down driving – somewhere fun… Play: Windows are Rolled Down
Leave the City – Magnolia Electric Co. There are so many things I love about this tune, from the base and drums, the horn, the story conveyed in the lyrics and backing vocals – no doubt we all have felt a little like the opening line… It broke my heart to leave the cityI mean…
The State I’m In – Sinead O’Conner This song is from the 2000 LP Faith and Courage – something we all need – but this year Sinead released her autobiography – it’s good, buy it, 1) to support her, 2) because it is a great read… Play: The State I’m In
Rick n Morty – Soulja Boy Well – my Rex crew plays this and it is infectious – and this summer while in CO with Chris Neves and Andrew Joyce, Chris turned me on to the show – Rick ‘N Morty…check them out… Play: Rick ‘N Morty
I am California – John Craigie Yes a new discovery, a slow waltz, but with brilliant lyrics. Mr. Craigie gets some help on this one from Gregory Alan Isakov Play: I am California
On Every Street – Dire Straits A repeat band, but no apologies, also a couple reasons – the lyrics in this tune have me thinking of my brother, the outro jam is sick and Ronan and his crew have discovered their love of Dire Straits… Play: On Every Street