This isn’t a competition. It’s a collaboration.
All in ODDS
“They say that if you play this album 3 times in the bathroom mirror after midnight, you will summon The Devil as played by Tom Waits in 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus'. Try it if you dare.”
EPISODE 073 kicks off with an oldie from Lee Hazlewood, and before things close out with an oldie from Mulatu Astatke you'll hear a not quite as oldie from Yo La Tengo, a brand new one from Ings, Nap Eyes, Buddy Holliday and even more goodness.
These decade playlists provide a nice outlet for discovery and re-discovery. Sure there is enough old faithfuls to fill each mix to the brim, but as I’ve said before, the exciting thing about Spotify is how much new-to-me music from the past there is to explore.
“Go outside more. Basically, forego recommendations two through four for a stretch (but bring number one, as it is very good walking-around-outside music) and spend some time out of the house each day.”
“Delusional Vampire Madness, Dreamy Wild Psychosis, What's not to love?”
“You're driving down the highway. Coming out of the right speaker is Talking Heads. Coming out of the left is Cheap Trick. You turn the right speaker a little bit louder. You're now no longer in your car, you are in The Cars.”
EPISODE 087 kicks off with an unfortunately always politically relevant Todd Snider song, and before things close out with a new one from The Radio Dept, you'll hear Leonard Cohen, La Luz, Hiss Golden Messenger, and a bunch more.
“I had never heard of The Album Leaf before hearing the title track on the latest Relapse Sampler. And now I'm here. As always, I'm late to the game, but I'm glad to have randomly discovered this amazing album.”
“Before you splurge on Couple Counselling, grab a bottle of the finest red in your price bracket & let this album do it's thang. You've gotta wonder if make-up sex even existed before this album, but that would require asking your grandparents, so it's probably best to leave it be.”
EPISODE 076 (which is a little behind its bi-weekly schedule, sorry, I've been moving towns) kicks off with some summer time musings from Jonathan Richman and before things close out with Beach House floating thru your headphones, you'll hear some great tunes from Mutual Benefit, Howard Tate, Lomelda, and a bunch more.
“Things I recommend:Root beer floats. Believing in the Loch Ness Monster. Dogs. Going on walks. Drawing. Salt and Vinegar Chips. Super Smash Bros. Ice Cream. Jean Shorts.”
