Thursday, March 23, 2023

FM dial scan highlights CCXII

Six of the better songs I've heard today:

KDHX 88.1 FM

  • I Know The End-Phoebe Bridgers (This is how to build effectively from a quiet start to a thrashing conclusion.)
  • Nothing's Free-Angel Olsen (The piano and saxophone underscore Olsen's quietly effective vocals compellingly in this new track.  This is one of 2023's stronger downcast tunes so far.)

WSIE 88.7 FM

  • The 405-Isaac Hayes (A breezy, refreshing, guitar-dominated uptempo smooth jazz instrumental, with a hint of "Shaft" early in the tune.  Also recommended: "Cafe Regio's.")
  • Windy-Wes Montgomery (The Association's oldie lends itself well to Montgomery's guitar cover.)

WFUN 96.3 FM

  • All This Love-DeBarge (The '70s and early '80s produced a lot of thoughtful soft rock and R&B ballads, such as this one.)

KPNT 105.7 FM

  • Africa-Weezer (Wisely, Weezer sticks reverentially to Toto's template here without being excessively alt rock-ish.)