It's the day before the U.S. election, and tensions are running high! They're putting a fence around the White House, gun sales are up, and any leftover Halloween candy has been devoured in bouts of stress-eating. I did manage to pull together a playlist for this month, even though I'm a day late. If there's any theme to this month's list, I'd have to say it's the 1970s. We've got the retro-rock of The Lemon Twigs, some dynamite covers of 70s songs, and even Bruce Springsteen and Elton John! Hope you enjoy. To listen on Spotify, click HERE.
1. Hog (the Lemon Twigs) - We had them on September's playlist, and I still can't get enough of the D'Addario brothers' twisted 1970s excess! This would easily fit on the Rocky Horror soundtrack.
2. Black Myself (Our Native Daughters) - Talk about dream teams! This is Rhiannon Giddens and Leyla McCalla of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Amythyst Kia, and Allison Russell powerfully singing some ol' time folk-rock.
3. Thirteen (Bedouine, Waxahatchee, and Hurray for the Riff Raff) - Another great all-female collaboration, this time covering Big Star's 1972 ballad.
4. Cascades (Denai Moore) - Dreamy electronic beats and harmonies from Jamaican/London artist.
5. Feels Right (Roosevelt) - German singer blesses us with a new album next year!
6. Day and Night (Dabuell with Holybrune) - I know I promised 1970s vibes, but this one falls distinctly into 1980s territory (and I'm not complaining!).
7. Under Pressure (Karen O and Willie Nelson) - Here's a duo I never expected to see! Country legend teams up with the lead singer of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to cover Queen and David Bowie!
8. Ghosts (Bruce Springsteen) - The Boss is back after 6 years and sounding as great as ever!
9. Gameplay (the Brooks) - Some retro-70s style funk that brings to mind Average White Band.
10. Crying at the Discotheque (Sophie Ellis-Bextor) - How has it been 20 years since Alcazar first released this song??? I loved it then, and I love SEB's cover of it!
11. Fou (L'Impératrice) - Did somebody mention the discotheque? J'adore me some French disco. Thanks to Gary for letting me know L'Impératrice had new music out!
12. Elevator Girl (Shura feat. Ivy Sole) - Sexy R&B jam from frequent Brantworld artist Shura.
13. Be Mine (Ro James) - I'm definitely getting a 1980s Minneapolis Soul vibe here, and I am digging it!
14. Straight to the Morning (Hot Chip feat. Jarvis Cocker) - Veteran English rocker teams up with veteran synth-pop act for this danceable ditty!
15. Trouble's Coming (Royal Blood) - Peppy British alt-rock
16. Ramble on Rose (Wynonna with Bob Weir) - It's always fun when you hear an artist cover something completely unexpected! Here, Wynonna Judd joins a founding member of the Grateful Dead to cover one of their signature songs from 1972.
17. Come Down in Time /Jazz Version/ (Elton John) - Elton released this version of a song off his classic Tumbleweed Connection album to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Hearing him in his early years, you can see why he was destined for greatness. Thanks Eric for bringing it to my attention!
18. Lonely in My Grief (the War and Treaty) - Speaking of acts that are destined for greatness - holy moly! This husband/wife duo can SANG!!! If Ray Charles is listening up in heaven, he's smiling. Thanks to Andrea for introducing me to this couple.
So that's November's playlist. Here's hoping whatever happens with tomorrow's election, that the country is able to pull together and move forward. 2020 has been bad enough without a Civil War. Hopefully I'll be around next month with more music. Stay safe out there!
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