Six standout tunes heard yesterday:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- Mary-Take 6 (An outstanding a cappella rendition of the gospel standard more commonly known as "Oh Mary, Don't You Weep." This is one of the many powerfully, perfectly sung highlights on Take 6's self-titled album. Also recommended: Actually, I recommend the entire album, but other stellar tracks include "Gold Mine," "Get Away, Jordan," and "Spread Love.")
- Theid Mi Dhachaigh-Talitha Mackenzie (Well-produced, clear, resonant vocals fit for a lullaby.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
- Rainbow Seeker-Joe Sample (The keyboardist from The Crusaders in excellent form, as usual. Part of the melody sounds like a faster version of a Crusaders with Bill Withers tune, "Soul Shadows.")
KWMU 90.7 FM
- Emma Rain-Elevations (The piano and trumpet set the tone right away. To me, this sounds like underscoring for a dream that contains hints of turbulence.)
KSHE 94.7 FM
- The Caves Of Altamira-Steely Dan (A somewhat overlooked track with thoughtful lyrics about early, primitive forms of record-keeping. Not just any group could pull this off, lyrically or melodically.)
- Slipping Away-Dave Edmunds (The wall of guitar sound blasts through even the most limited speakers, right from the first note. The electrified production values are firmly of their time, i.e. 1983, so it still puzzles me that this wasn't a bigger hit.)
