“The Rain That Falls” – Cast
I don’t know a thing about this band, but apparently they’ve been around since the early 1990’s and were stalwarts of the Britpop scene. They were also big influences on the Gallagher brothers. This song, off their brand-new album, sounds like a mature Oasis and better than anything the Gallaghers have done in their various post-Oasis groups.
“Stray” – The Mysterines
Like Cast, this band is from Liverpool. And they never disappoint.
“Oil” – Gorillaz featuring Stevie Nicks
What an unexpected collab! And it is unexpectedly good, too!
“Red Light” – Basement Revolver
We’re getting to the time of year where gauzey, dreamy pop like this matches the light and temperature perfectly.
“April Skies” – The Jesus and Mary Chain
Torrential rains from severe storms. Snow. Hard freezes. Highs in the 70s. An eclipse. That’s what our April skies are bringing us through the first week of the month. Seems like a little much. Dial it back, Mother Nature.
“Take A Walk” – Neil Finn & Friends
Twenty three years ago right now the first 7 Worlds Collide concerts were happening.
“No More Words” – Berlin
Berlin is mostly remembered for one song. Unfortunately it is not this one. Debuting in the Top 40 at #39 this week in 1984, it peaked at #23 for a couple weeks in May. Travesty, this is a terrific tune. And the video? A+++ for mid-Eighties cheese and nonsense.