- four guitar instrumentals in a row
- four R&B vocals in a row
- 13 songs in a row by women singer-songwriters; that's the longest Pandora has ever stayed on one genre for me.
July 28
- Bensusan-Michael Hedges (Pleasant shades of Al Petteway's music and the softer side of Leo Kottke.)
- Star Of The County Down-Jim Henry & Brooks Williams (An often-covered Irish folk tune; Williams delivers, as usual, on a plaintive vocal number.)
- There Is A Tree-Carrie Newcomer (Newcomer's beautiful alto voice and heartfelt songwriting are remarkably consistent from album to album. These are some of her best lyrics.)
- The Water Is Wide-Bryan Sutton featuring Becky Isaacs Bowman (A richly sung version of this standard; I also recommend Mary Black's version.)
- There Is A Ship (Live)-Peter, Paul & Mary (A natural continuation of "The Water Is Wide," as it uses the same melody. Mary Travers sings it movingly.)
- Pale September-Fiona Apple (Dissonant, intimate, and sung compellingly in Apple's inimitable low register. The piano and strings underscore the song's poignancy.)
- A Home-Maia Sharp ("A Home" and "Something Wild" are the two biggest standouts on the "Fine Upstanding Citizen" CD.)
- You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine-Lou Rawls (Hardly anyone else on Earth has ever sung with this level of self-assurance. It's not surprising, with a voice like this.)
- I Am A Town-Mary Chapin Carpenter (Thoughtfully describes the atmosphere of an overlooked town; some of her best lyrics. Also recommended: "A Road Is Just A Road.")
- Mother And Child Reunion-Paul Simon (Still one of Simon's best hits. It features one of the most unique instrumental intros, a great set of lyrics, and effective lead and backup singing. Essentially, it's a perfect record.)
