Alt Rock Classics
- One Way Or Another-Blondie (Deborah Harry absolutely sells the line, "I'm gonna getcha, getcha, getcha, getcha..." and the whole "one way or another" concept. Worth seeking out: The "Veronica Mars" scene in which Kristen Bell sings this.)
- Dreamflight-Horst Jankowski (An appealing, uptempo mesh of big band, jazz, and easy listening styles; simultaneously brassy and chill, which isn't the easiest combination to pull off.)
- When Did You Learn?-Gregory Porter (Porter sings with his customary eloquence about rules that can't be taught.)
- The House, The Boat, The Lovers-Mollie O'Brien (O'Brien's self-assured alto voice carries off universally relatable lyrics.)
- Sometimes Just The Sky-Mary Chapin Carpenter (Appropriate underscoring for taking a nostalgic look at one's life and realizing that some things worked out well because you planned them and other things worked out by chance.)
- In Your Own Sweet Way-Wes Montgomery (A thoughtful showcase for Tommy Flanagan's elegance on the piano and Montgomery's elegance on the guitar; if you like the feel of "Polka Dots And Moonbeams," this should appeal to you, as well.)
- You'll Never Walk Alone-Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles (Powerful, heartfelt vocals in a ballad with a '50s throwback feel.)
