Monday, March 30, 2015

FM dial scan highlights XXV

Among the best tracks I heard this afternoon:

KDHX 88.1 FM
  • The Same-Estelle (From Estelle's new release; plaintive, haunting lyrics about taking a break from an unhealthy situation are delivered effectively.)
  • Monedita-La Santa Cecilia (An infectious rhythm contrasts effectively with lyrics about a protagonist with possibly questionable priorities.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
  • Mood Indigo-Nina Simone (For a mood that's "bluer than blue can be," this is a surprisingly upbeat arrangement.)
  • The Meaning Of The Blues-Carmen McRae (Lyrically compatible with "Mood Indigo," sung and played elegantly in a slower tempo.)
  • Consider Me Gone-Christian McBride featuring Sting (An even stronger version of this Sting song, originally from Sting's album, "The Dream Of The Blue Turtles."  McBride's bass jazzes up Sting's vocals.)
KCLC 89.1 FM
  • Dog Days Are Over-Florence + The Machine (A hook that holds up six years later.)
WFUN 95.5 FM
  • Moments In Love-Art Of Noise (An atmospheric, of-its-time ('80s) tune, with sparse, effective vocals.  This was an enjoyable track to play on KNJZ.)