Wildlings

Mood Music |

Tobe Nwigwe, Olu & Duckworth | "Wildlings" |

You cannot come up, till you get down. On every level this is ART.

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Joy

Mood Music |

Lucinda Williams | "Joy" | Car Wheels on a Gravel Road |

An all-time Lucinda song from one of the best records. "I don't want you anymore, cause you took my joy... you took my joy, I want it back."

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Election Day / Live 2020

Mood Music |

Jack White Trio | "Don't Hurt Yourself, Ball n Biscuit, Jesus is Coming" |

The medley of songs was fueled by a rock'n and powerful three-piece. Jack White reminded everyone why live music is so infectious. Make no mistake, live music is something we long for, it's vital to our souls. 

His squealing guitar was an onslaught of arrows, every squall piercing with inflection. The drummer added force and measure, remaining constant and attached to White's timings. Bass players do as bass players do, their job, holding it down, yet full of capacity. Their collective sound was minimal yet cavernous and banging. Though there were abrasive elements, welcomed by this listener, it was approachable, understandable. 

The lyrical change-ups during "Jesus..." were dutifully scripted for the here and now. Different segments showcased the band's abilities, energy, timing, power and emotion. Raw, dripping in talent and hard work, shredding, they were just what I needed. Thanks Jack White. Long Live Live Music.

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It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry

Mood Music |

Yo La Tengo | "It Takes a Lot to Laugh..." | Sleepless Night EP

Exciting new-old music from an underrated American band. It never hurts when covering one of the greatest songs of all time, while also delivering it beautifully new. Thanks YLT.

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Willin'

Mood Music |

Linda Ronstadt | Willin | Heart Like A Wheel

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Blue Monday

Mood Music |

Bob Seger | "Blue Monday" | Road House Soundtrack |

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Simon Says

Mood Music |

Carly Simon | "You're So Vain" | No Secrets |

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Big Thief

Mood Music |

Big Thief | Masterpiece | "Masterpiece, Paul, Lorraine" |

Paul   /   4:49...
...
And then he showed me what is love

I'll be your morning bright goodnight shadow machine
I'll be record player baby if ya know what I mean
I'll be a real tough cookie with the whiskey breath
I'll be a killer and a thriller and the cause of our death
...
     
     - Adrianne Lenker


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The Boxer

Mood Music |

Paul Simon | "The Boxer" | Bridge Over Troubled Water |

I am just a poor boy though my story's seldom told
I have squandered my resistance for a pocket full of mumbles
Such are promises, all lies and jest,
Still a man hears what he wants to hear
And disregards the rest, hmmm

...

In the clearing stands a boxer, and a fighter by his trade

And he carries the reminders of every glove that laid him down or cut him
'Til he cried out in his anger and his shame
I am leaving, I am leaving, but the fighter stills remains

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Real Love

Mood Music | 

Big Thief | Masterpiece | "Real Love"

Having a bad week
Let me touch your cheek
I will always love you
…

Real love, real love
Real love makes your lungs black
Real love is a heart attack
…

     - Adrianne Lenker


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