They say the definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Every year I'm late with the November playlist, due to Halloween. This year I decided to end the madness by posting November's music EARLY. That way I can spend the rest of the weekend enjoying Halloween (and recovering on November 1st).
I'm not sure if it's because most of October was rainy, or if it's because I was thinking of those lazy moments after Thanksgiving as you recline on the couch in a turkey coma - but this month's list is on the mellower side. Hope you enjoy! To listen on Spotify, click HERE.
1. Forgotten Coast (James McMurtry) - Toe tappin' Americana from a folk favorite
2. Carry Your Own Weight (Buika with Jason Mraz) - Spanish singer partners with American Grammy winner for this beautiful duet. Sounds like a lost track from the Lion King soundtrack.
3. Trip Switch (Nothing But Thieves) - English alt-rock band picks up the pace a bit with this tasty jam.
4. Electric Love (BØRNS) - At age 23, Garrett Borns has already been in the business for 13 years! He started out as a magician, but lucky for us he migrated towards music. I'm totally digging the glam rock vibes from this tune!
5. Hello /Paul Damixie Remix/ (Adele) - Unless you've been in a coma, you're probably aware that Adele has released her newest single, basically breaking the internet in October. She definitely didn't need me to call attention to the song, but I did want to give a shout out to this nice remix.
6. Everything We Touch (Say Lou Lou) - Angelic voices over a catchy electronic landscape
7. You Just Don't Know People (Rumer) - Did somebody say 'angelic voices'? It's hard to beat Rumer. Here's her latest, and she sounds like the love child of Karen Carpenter and Roberta Flack. Perfect for sipping a chai latte as you watch the autumn leaves falling.
8. Don't Let Me Let You Go (Jamie Lawson) - British songwriter is the first artist signed to Ed Sheeran's new record label! Looking forward to hearing more from him.
9. Worse Things Than Love (Timeflies) - Catchy pop from Boston duo!
10. Still a Thrill (Angela Bofill) - It's been a while since I posted a throwback song, but I just found out Bofill's album "Teaser", which has been out of print for years, is now available on CD. Proceeds from the purchase were going towards her medical expenses (she's had some health problems), and considering how much I loved this album back when it came out in 1983 - buying it was kind of a no-brainer. Sexy R&B/dance track from the talented singer.
11. Lucifer's Eyes (T.O.L.D.) - Easy-going electronica that has a tropical feel to it (are those steel drums?!?!)
12. Gasoline (Houndmouth) - Gorgeous, haunting Americana from Indiana band
13. iT (Christine and the Queens) - Back in 1985, Book of Love released one of my all-time favorite songs, called "Boy". It describes the frustration of a woman who loves a boy who loves boys. Christine and the Queens seems to be picking up that storyline (at least in my head) with this mid-tempo ditty about a woman who has found something (I won't hazard a guess) that can make a "she" into a "he". Not that Christine cares either way - she came out as pansexual in 2014.
14. Good Intentions (Chainsmokers featuring BullySongs) - I didn't love "#Selfie", but I appreciated the timeliness of the song. This tune has a great, uplifting chorus (despite the somewhat pessimistic lyrics) that I can't resist.
15. Downtown (Macklemore and Ryan Lewis with Eric Nally, Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee, and Grandmaster Caz) - Another one I can't resist. I was already a fan of Eric Nally from his Foxy Shazam days - but then to add all of these great hip hop legends into the mix as well??? TAKE MY MONEY MACKLEMORE. Why hasn't someone else featured these guys before now (I'm looking at you Jay Z)???
16. Summertime When I'm With You (the Mavericks) - These guys have been around since 1989, but somehow I've missed them until now! Love the retro-ska feel to this tune!!!
17. Beautiful Life (Judith Hill) - Prince produced this song for up-and-coming singer, who's been featured in "20 Feet From Stardom" and "The Voice". With a voice like hers and support from Prince - she should be a household name by the end of 2016.
So that's November! Hope everyone has a safe Halloween, and a festive holiday season. I'll see ya next month with more music!
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