Six of the better songs I've heard today:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- Sidelines-Phoebe Bridgers (A lyrically effective way of conveying what losing and regaining the capacity to feel is like.)
- Message To Belial-The Sadies (The faraway echo enhances the guitar and vocals, giving this January release an early '70s prog rock feel.)
- Abandon Ship-April Showers (An appealingly dreamy, poppy vibe; I'm not sure how this 1984 track eluded me for so long. Film School's "Sunny Day" could segue with this.)
- On The Beach-Chris Rea (Rea's gravelly voice suits the tune well. It's equally compelling in its original slower tempo and faster reworking, which I always enjoyed playing on KNJZ.)
- Since I Fell For You (Live)-Ramsey Lewis Trio (The forthright, pleading nature of this tune makes it ideal for this piano arrangement. Also recommended: Just about any version, really, but especially those by Lenny Welch, Bonnie Raitt, and Bob James, David Sanborn & Al Jarreau.)
WFUN 96.3 FM
- You Are Everything-The Stylistics (One of the group's justifiably big hit ballads; if the heartfelt feel of "Betcha By Golly, Wow" and "You Make Me Feel Brand New" appeal to you, this similar tune likely will, too.)
