Thursday, October 24, 2019

FM dial scan highlights CXIX

Six standout tunes heard today:

KDHX 88.1 FM
  • Forever Turned Around-Whitney (This August release has a laid-back '70s throwback feel.  The lead vocals bring to mind Larry Lee's voice on the Ozark Mountain Daredevils hit, "Jackie Blue," with a bit of ELO's "Strange Magic" thrown in.)
  • Empty Ring-Paul Weller (A skillfully assembled R&B sampler platter.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
  • Concrete Jungle-Down To The Bone (Five recurring beats fit for power walking.)
  • When Lights Are Low-John Pizzarelli (Tasteful, low-key crooning in a style similar to Harry Connick, Jr.; there's a consistency to Pizzarelli's work that gives a jazz station program director a lot from which to choose.)
KCLC 89.1 FM
  • Castles-Freya Ridings (Appealing low-pitched vocals; October Project with a beat?)
WFUN 95.5 FM
  • If I Ain't Got You-Alicia Keys (A strong voice with contemplative piano underscoring; "Silly" by Deniece Williams would sound appropriate after this.)