A new month is upon us, and with it comes a showroom-new playlist! This month has a few finds from my most recent Used CD Store excursion, as well as some previously out-of-print records that have been reissued - along with the usual new stuff. Enjoy!
1. The Unconventional (Japan) - Used CD Store find #1. This was on an 80s compilation. The liner notes said Duran Duran has cited this band as an influence. I can hear that - this kind of sounds like Simon LeBon singing over a 70s porn soundtrack!
2. Little Talks (Of Monsters and Men) - Exuberant jig in the style of Kirsty MacColl and the Pogues.
3. Come Home (Chappo) - Another upbeat jam that makes me dance around like one of the little kids in the Peanuts comics.
4. I Don't Like the Man That I Am (Pete Molinari) - Used CD Store find #2. This was on a Neo-Soul compilation I picked up. Retro-50s sound a la Ricky Nelson. Would love to see a show with Pete and Sonny & the Sunsets headlining!
5. St . Valentine's Massacre (Cocktail Slippers) - A nod to the holiday. When I saw the title I expected a heavy metal riff, but this is actually a sweet mid-tempo ballad.
6. Old Songs (Betty Wright with the Roots) - The Clean Up Woman teams with hip hop artist for some glorious soul.
7. Right Back to You /DVAS Remix/ (Electric Youth) - Easy 80s beats that would be well-suited for a K-tel compilation and enjoyed along with some Reunite on ice. Eat your hearts out, Air Supply.
8. Melancholy Sky (Goldfrapp) - NEW GOLDFRAPP!!!!! Even though "Supernature" will always be my favorite recording of theirs, they never disappoint me.
9. Boots of Spanish Leather (Airborne Toxic Event) - One of my fave new bands sings one of my fave Dylan songs. Win + Win.
10. New Shoes (Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings) - I saw her sing this live last year, and now it's finally out on CD!
11. Holy Touch (Foxy Shazam) - If you ever get a chance to see these guys live, DO IT! This is their outrageous latest.
12. Stormy Weather (Etta James) - Le sigh. RIP Etta. "At Last" is her signature song, but this is another great performance.
13. Measure Up (Tom Tom Club) - Reissue #1. Their second album, which personally I liked better than the first (which included their hit "Genius of Love") is now out as part of a Deluxe Package which includes both discs.
14. Somebody That I Used to Know (Gotye) - I saw my friends Justin & April listening to this on Spotify so decided to check it out. Sounds like Sting during his "Dream of the Blue Turtles" days.
15. Could It Be (Charlie Worsham) - This guy opened up for Miranda Lambert in Charlotte, and not only is he total eye-candy - but I loved his easy breezy songwriting. Hopefully he'll be on Spotify soon.
16. Alphaville (Bryan Ferry) - "Slave to Love" singer returns with some Chic-influenced disco. C'est Chic!
17. Eleven Days (David Byrne & Fat Boy Slim featuring Cyndi Lauper) - Putting these three together sounds like an episode of "the Surreal Life" and the result is every bit as fun!
18. Saved (Grace Jones) - Reissue #2. When you think religion, you probably don't think Grace Jones - but on her 1979 disco album "Muse", Grace takes us on a spiritual journey from "Sinning" to "Saved". This is the high-octane finale to the 4-song medley.
Hope everyone has a great February! See you next month.
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