Posted on July 9, 2021
Song of the Day: Turn Me On
Today’s song is Turn Me On by Kevin Lyttle. I know. This goofy as hell. That does not make the hook any less infectious, the electronic notes less direct or the blending worse off (even if it’s absurdly… Read More
Posted on July 8, 2021
Song of the Day: Burning Down the House
Today’s song is Burning Down the House by Talking Heads. New wave at it’s peak. Some funk elements, with some notions akin to DEVO. I like that it just melts into a jam session half-way through. Maybe you… Read More
Posted on July 7, 2021
Song of the Day: She Drives Me Crazy
Today’s song is She Drives Me Crazy by Fine Young Cannibals. Pop-rock with an interesting synth twist. It has an excellent drum hook, features an interesting falsetto vocal delivery and blends guitar in rather well. A wonderful balance that… Read More
Posted on July 6, 2021
Song of the Day: Don’t You Want Me
Today’s song is Don’t You Want Me by The Human League. More British synth-pop. This one somehow related to a cleaning product. History is weird. The Internet only makes it more obvious. But even then I knew I’d find… Read More
Posted on July 5, 2021
Song of the Day: Hungry Like the Wolf
Today’s song is Hungry Like the Wolf by Duran Duran. Some new-wave British synth-pop. That laugh introducing that melodic hook gets me every time. It’s just such an excellent sound. Energetic. Balanced. Beautiful. Strut on a line, it’s discord… Read More
Posted on July 4, 2021
Song of the Day: Ribs
Today’s song is Ribs by Neil Cicierega. Happy 4th of July. It’s the summer, people barbecue, and many tend to eat ribs. I may be a vegetarian, but this sweet track deserves all the love and praise it… Read More
Posted on July 3, 2021
Song of the Day: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
Today’s song is Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by Eurythmics. Classic synth-pop/new wave. The sound is just so infectious. It works on so many levels. The use of the drum-kit. The way Annie Lennox structured the vocals. Yeah,… Read More
Posted on July 2, 2021
Song of the Day: Thunderstruck
Today’s song is Thunderstruck by AC/DC. Endlessly energized. A hype song for the ages. The theme may be a bit too sexually charged, but you kinda expect that from most hard rock bands. Seriously, looking into the history… Read More
Posted on July 1, 2021
Song of the Day: Hold the Line
Today’s song is Hold the Line by Toto. A solid blend of epic and cheesy. A testament to patience, resilience and knowing that love takes endless work. Maybe I’m reading too much into it. Whatever, just appreciate that… Read More
Posted on June 30, 2021
Song of the Day: You Can Call Me Al
Today’s song is You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon. This song is perfect for driving long, windy roads. It’s soothing, introspective and features a beautiful mix of instruments. Once again, a brilliant use of saxophone, expert… Read More
