I have an absolutely loaded Friday as we prepare for weekend guests and our extra-large family gathering for Easter on Sunday. Because of that I’m starting this Thursday evening, and I’m not really sure where it’s going to take me after this odd week. Let’s find out together!
“April Skies” – The Jesus and Mary Chain
They’re going to be dark and stormy for the next couple days, at least here in Indy.
“The Feeling Is Gone” – The Horrors
Man, this could be straight off of Depeche Mode’s 1990 classic Violator. And I do not hate that at all.
“Vacation” – Say Sue Me featuring Kim Hanjoo
First the Koreans took over the pop world. Now they’re aiming for indie rock? I give them credit: ain’t nothing wrong with this jam.
“Lean Into The Wind” – Doves
I don’t pretend to understand how the music industry works these days. For example, Doves just released a new album about six weeks ago. Now they’ve released a new song that wasn’t on that LP. Officially, it was a Record Store Day release. Although it landed on Spotify, etc at the same time. Which is fine. Often these leftover tracks didn’t make the album for a reason. In this case, though, I do not understand why this wasn’t on Constellations For The Lonely. It is very good, as good as any track on the full album. Thank goodness we get to hear it!
“Every Time I Hear” – Sharp Pins
Gorgeous jangle pop from Chicago.
“God Knows” – Tunde Adebimpe
The former TV On The Radio frontman’s solo debut is shaping up to be a real dandy.
“Good Friday” – Cowboy Junkies
“Easter” – Strand of Oaks
May the Easter Bunny be good to you all.
“Transmission” – Joy Division
This week, or maybe next, marks the 20th anniversary of my old music podcast. This was the first song played on the first show, which I referred to as transmissions. Good times. Ian Curtis was something else.