Canadian Indie
- Cloud In The Sky-Gabriella (It's a pleasure to have freedom of decision, even though the plethora of choices one has to make are sometimes overwhelming.)
- Monterey Peninsula-Burt Bacharach (An interesting 1973 blend of easy listening and jazz styles, with a hint of a melody that could've been a Wehrenberg Theater jingle.)
- Run To Heaven-The Infamous Stringdusters featuring Aoife O'Donovan (O'Donovan's voice shines in this fast-paced bluegrass context against a backdrop of guitar, banjo, and fiddle. I was pleased to learn that Sarah Jarosz and O'Donovan will be regular duet partners on Chris Thile's edition of "A Prairie Home Companion," which begins October 15.)
- The Snows They Melt The Soonest-Susan McKeown (Stark, contemplative vocals that wouldn't be out of place on a new age station.)
- Vincent-Don McLean (A listener would have to be pretty heartless not to be moved by these lyrics or McLean's sensitive delivery of them.)
- Message To A Friend-Pat Metheny & Charlie Haden (This subtle guitar-and-bass instrumental conjures up images of a pastoral landscape, as do other tracks on their "Beyond The Missouri Sky" CD.)
- Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams-George Benson (Benson's graceful guitar playing and the orchestral backing make this one of his most tender instrumentals.)
- Rhythm-Major Lance (Major Lance and company lay down a fun, concise rhythm here. It's a shame I never hear this 1964 hit on the radio here.)
