Favorite Songs of the Decade: The 2010s
Well shit, I’m late. Last week I looked back and saw that I released my Favorite Songs of the 2000s on November 23, 2009. I was aiming to post this decade’s list on December 1 but when I saw that date, I figured I better get my shit together and drop this on your heads. Besides, I haven’t even started…
Reaching for the Stars, Vol. 34
Chart Week: November 6, 1982 Song: “Maneater” – Daryl Hall and John Oates Chart Position: #36, 4th week on the chart. Peaked at #1 for three weeks in December and January. I was hoping to turn on the local AT40 replay last weekend and hear a countdown from a Thanksgiving weekend past that would stir up some holiday-themed memories. Alas…
Friday Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48StHtBgPJiEe4nVkc5QUk?si=oenO8rCdSMm_3KO7KhYQxA “Love You For A Long Time” – Maggie Rogers. Another utterly delightful song from Maggie. “Motorcade” – Peggy Sue. This is a duo from London who are set to release their debut album in February. I love this first track, with its fun swing and driving tempo. “Champion of the World” – Coldplay. “Los Angeles, Be Kind” – Owl…
Friday Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3B5D23oC8mIzmew2WG5KCc?si=8la2MdB_SGOsWfc08bp5Fw “Lenox Hill” – Thyla. This here shit? This is the shit that is right up my alley these days. Driving, dreamy pop with a female vocalist. Wait until you see my Favorites of 2019 list… “Now I Know” – The Whiffs. This song has a serious late ‘70s/early ‘80s vibe to it. The rock music of that time that…
Friday Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0XwuQNsguwLVQoq172fNsH?si=Ve3JOLBvRTeQ–4bYpMGZlA “For the First Time” – Best Coast. What a glorious day! We have new Best Coast music! I’m deep into my Favorite Songs of the Decade research. Best Coast is on that list. On Monday I did some searching to see if BC was rumored to have any new music on the horizon but came up empty. Less than…
Friday Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30FynvFbkIyy0ly4fhyKKo?si=zc-smcY9Sw6AnP1d1ilf4g “November Has Come” – Gorrilaz. Hey, look, it’s November 1! “Your Book” – Say Sue Me. Might this be the first time I’ve featured a band from South Korea in these posts? These kids have zero K-Pop to them; this sounds straight out of the early ‘00s indie era. “Downtown Lights” – Frankie Lee. Lee grew up in Stillwater,…
Friday Playlist
A couple new songs with a healthy dose of nostalgia this week. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yFiaGuwqJCcyigD05RDwa?si=7u8LSPfwTL6rddm_SyAB-g “Our Little World” – County Line Road. Maybe it’s the name of the group, but I was surprised to learn this band is from England and not the US. This track has a big, mid–80s feel to it. “Walking on a String” – Matt Berninger with Phoebe…
Reaching for the Stars, Vol. 33
Chart Week: September 17, 1983 Song: “Stand Back” – Stevie Nicks Chart Position: #35, 16th week on the chart. Peaked at #5 the week of August 20. First a piece of housekeeping. I noticed this morning that I mis-numbered my last entry, for some reason skipping from 31 to 34. I have updated that post to correctly show it as…
Friday Vid
“Hail, Hail” – Pearl Jam A bit of an odd music week for me the past few days. I’ve hit the point in the calendar when I set asdide new music I dive into my Favorite Song list for a bit to start whittling it down to a manageable number before the final push to rank them for the year.…
Friday Playlist
“Cusp” – Youth Group. After a decade away from recording, the great Australian jangle-pop band Youth Group returns with a brand new album today. I’ve not listened to it yet, but I’m loving the sound of the first single. “Eat, Sleep, Wake (Nothing But You)” – Bombay Bicycle Club. BBC hasn’t been on hiatus as long as Youth Group, but…