“Not Strong Enough” – boygenius
This is what I’m talking about! The first set of songs from the upcoming boygenius album each featured a different lead singer. On this one, Phoebe, Julien, and Lucy all take turns. The result is wonderful.
“Crusher” – Taleen Kali
You know a retro-head like me is going to enjoy the hell out of a song like this that is loaded with post-punk goodness.
“Watermelon End Credits” – John + Jane Q. Public
I can’t find much out about this song or this act. I dig this song, though.
“Layla” – Unknown Mortal Orchestra
You go, UMO, making a song titled “Layla”!
“Surely Everything’s Alright” – Sunnsetter
A gorgeous track like this was made for spring. Which is coming, I have been told.
“I Fought the Law” – The Clash
“I Fought the Law” – Mike Ness
A different riff on the angle I introduced last week. Instead of an original and a cover, I offer two covers. First, The Clash’s take on The Bobby Fuller Four classic, presented in its greatest format: a live recording. Then Mike Ness, a Clash-head if there ever was one, with his take, which adds just a touch of twang.
“New Moon on Monday” – Duran Duran
I had a different video lined up for this spot, but on my initial post attempt I saw the copyright holder does not allow it to be played outside of YouTube. So I scrambled. Last night I was going through that Rolling Stone list of best songs (in their view) of 1983 and discussing a few of them with brother-in-music E$. We agreed this is a jam.
“Baretta’s Theme” – Sammy Davis Jr.
Brother-in-music/books Sir David sent me this last night. It is amazing and required sharing with the blog audience.
***Update*** I didn’t realize until after I posted this that Robert Blake, the star of Baretta, died yesterday. If you want to read a wild story, check out his life.