This weekend I enjoyed listening to this playlist while I spent some time in the kitchen. Later as it continued to play during dinner, I realized track 28 (Je te laisserai des mots) had a bit that seemed very familiar. Within seconds I figure out that it was played at the Van Gogh Experience in New Orleans (I went twice it was so good!). I had been trying to figure out all the tracks that were played at that exhibit--seems they are different for different cities. Anyway, it was serendipitous because we were discussing the previous track (Vincent) and how it was written about Van Gogh. Without further ado...
Needed to compile a playlist of WW1 themed songs last week, for my own Substack serialised novel https://challenge69.substack.com After initially being sceptical, I ended up with a group of songs I think are both great to listen to and thought provoking.
The big revelation for me was a Scottish/Australian folk singer called Eric Bogle. I'd never heard of him before, but it turns out he wrote two songs I already knew and loved; The Green Fields of France (covered by The Men They Couldn't Hang), and The Band Played Waltzing Matilda (covered by The Pogues but included here as the original).
Thanks for including Hubba and Mama Mañana Records on the weekly playlist! This weekend, I listened to the new Alex G record a bunch and of course spun The Beths a few hundred more times 😆
Copacetic always gets overlooked. Earlier this summer, I took a quick look back at it on here. Listening to it while writing the article, it sounded as good as ever.
My wife and I have a shared playlist with another family of old friends. As I was clicking around looking for songs to add to the upcoming October playlist, I came across the soundtrack from the movie Once. I love that movie. The main song from that soundtrack--"Falling Slowly"--won a Grammy and that's the song most people remember. But another great track is "When Your Mind's Made Up" which is still bursting with the soulful yearning that seems to permeate Glen Hansard's songwriting, but this one is more of an up-tempo rocker, but in a folky way. Plus it's in 5/4 which is cool:
The 1974 came back around on one of my older playlists, and while I'm a classic rocker at heart, there's always room for well-written, slickly-produced pop with a mix of actual humans playing instruments alongside cool synths. This song is "She's American":
And finally, since I'm all about Young Gun Silver Fox these days (after Kevin introduced me to them right here on Substack!) I figure I may as well steer into this skid and have some fun. When I opened my phone the other day, Apple Music told me there's a new YGSF single called "Rolling Back", which I assume will be included on their upcoming new album which I have since pre-ordered on vinyl. These guys do the groovy, chill, retro-yet-modern thing so well:
At this point, I'm not sure YGSF can produce a bad song. "Rolling Back" has been getting played a LOT in my house; that's partly why I put it on this list.
Here are some of the most gorgeous harmonies I've heard in a long time. I'm bingeing this group in preparation for writing a piece on them. Here is a sneak preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR_WqDa7rfo
Not to mention the incomparable guitar talents of David Grissom, consummate pro and gentleman.
If you've never heard Supertask you could start now:
https://open.spotify.com/track/6bZMUM8GNyStCJXC0oKG82?si=6NOUlj2sQrmW-Z7__uG0Jg&utm_source=copy-link
Great mellow sound--just what I needed this Monday morning. Thanks, Punit.
Woohoo! Glad you enjoyed it.
I spun this last night, driving home from my son's soccer game. Lots of stars, not a lot of light. Seemed like a good fit.
Sounds like a beautiful experience! 😀
This weekend I enjoyed listening to this playlist while I spent some time in the kitchen. Later as it continued to play during dinner, I realized track 28 (Je te laisserai des mots) had a bit that seemed very familiar. Within seconds I figure out that it was played at the Van Gogh Experience in New Orleans (I went twice it was so good!). I had been trying to figure out all the tracks that were played at that exhibit--seems they are different for different cities. Anyway, it was serendipitous because we were discussing the previous track (Vincent) and how it was written about Van Gogh. Without further ado...
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX8eMyhtzAuvp?si=ac8565fab6534540
This is a great mix! Really liked "Rockaway." And anytime Otis shows up, things are good.
Needed to compile a playlist of WW1 themed songs last week, for my own Substack serialised novel https://challenge69.substack.com After initially being sceptical, I ended up with a group of songs I think are both great to listen to and thought provoking.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0orBzOlL70RbW0N1iwO60P?si=399e682aa5814f91
The big revelation for me was a Scottish/Australian folk singer called Eric Bogle. I'd never heard of him before, but it turns out he wrote two songs I already knew and loved; The Green Fields of France (covered by The Men They Couldn't Hang), and The Band Played Waltzing Matilda (covered by The Pogues but included here as the original).
Tim
Thanks for including Hubba and Mama Mañana Records on the weekly playlist! This weekend, I listened to the new Alex G record a bunch and of course spun The Beths a few hundred more times 😆
Of course! Still listening to "By Your Side." Still haven't made it all the way through The Beths... yet.
Fun Fact I just learned about Velocity Girl. When Copacetic came out in '93, it was the second-highest seller in Sub Pop history behind....Bleach. 😲
Really like the title track off the new Peter Matthew Bauer album. Built around a Bo Diddley sample but still sounds like a (rightful) descendent of The Walkmen. https://open.spotify.com/track/2CxEKD9cDmUdSkh4bMrQ0w?si=18b14a6448284a29
Copacetic always gets overlooked. Earlier this summer, I took a quick look back at it on here. Listening to it while writing the article, it sounded as good as ever.
Ohhhhh, this Riley's Mountain EP 🤘😍🤘
Right? More to come from them later this week. :)
My wife and I have a shared playlist with another family of old friends. As I was clicking around looking for songs to add to the upcoming October playlist, I came across the soundtrack from the movie Once. I love that movie. The main song from that soundtrack--"Falling Slowly"--won a Grammy and that's the song most people remember. But another great track is "When Your Mind's Made Up" which is still bursting with the soulful yearning that seems to permeate Glen Hansard's songwriting, but this one is more of an up-tempo rocker, but in a folky way. Plus it's in 5/4 which is cool:
https://open.spotify.com/track/1aAfiBF8ftfkONfzc0GTWz?si=EllYz-vkT6WzOUxTNx4lmw
The 1974 came back around on one of my older playlists, and while I'm a classic rocker at heart, there's always room for well-written, slickly-produced pop with a mix of actual humans playing instruments alongside cool synths. This song is "She's American":
https://open.spotify.com/track/51cd3bzVmLAjlnsSZn4ecW?si=8ZavhnVrS0eHK6uy_cnlLw
And finally, since I'm all about Young Gun Silver Fox these days (after Kevin introduced me to them right here on Substack!) I figure I may as well steer into this skid and have some fun. When I opened my phone the other day, Apple Music told me there's a new YGSF single called "Rolling Back", which I assume will be included on their upcoming new album which I have since pre-ordered on vinyl. These guys do the groovy, chill, retro-yet-modern thing so well:
https://open.spotify.com/track/0UePeoAMCh1Y8lwN5sC122?si=J9jwciIRRC2a_Yma0ClgDw
At this point, I'm not sure YGSF can produce a bad song. "Rolling Back" has been getting played a LOT in my house; that's partly why I put it on this list.
That track by The 1975 is fantastic!
Excellent! Glad you enjoyed it, Kevin!
Today on the ol' turntable: War On Drugs' Lost in a Dream and Nina Simone's Wild is the Wind. Liked the Unrest song you had in your playlist, too!
I'm glad you liked it! Nina Simone & War on Drugs is my kind of pairing!
Ain't no algorithm gonna lock me down!
Bit o' Pop this week:
Visions by Gab Ferreira
A new one for me! Gettin' ready to spin this one here at work.
Here are some of the most gorgeous harmonies I've heard in a long time. I'm bingeing this group in preparation for writing a piece on them. Here is a sneak preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR_WqDa7rfo
Nice! I'm looking forward to reading it.