Monday and Tuesday highlights:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- Frankenstein-Aimee Mann (Lyrically, "Frankenstein" reminds me somewhat of Atlanta Rhythm Section's "Alien." Doesn't everyone feel out of place at least occasionally?)
- Ain't Gon' Change A Thang-The Crusaders (I was pleasantly surprised to hear this overlooked track from the album, "The Second Crusade." The sax and trombone carry this appealing melody against the backdrop of this group's always solid rhythm section. Also recommended: "Don't Let It Get You Down" and "A Search For Soul.")
- Nostalgia In Times
Square-Eliane Elias (Elias and company pulled off a strong cover of this
Charles Mingus tune with excellent synergy between the piano and bass.)
KCLC 89.1 FM
- Over The Hills And Far Away-Led Zeppelin (This sports one of the band's best hooks when the guitar comes crashing in. "Fool In The Rain" is my favorite Zeppelin tune, but this is a close second favorite. It was refreshing to hear KCLC, which mostly plays more recent tunes, reach back to the '70s for this...)
- It's My Life-Talk Talk (...and to the '80s for this. I can't imagine vocal angst being expressed this way in any other era.)
