Friday morning standouts:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- Happiness-The Heavy Heavy (My internal monologue upon hearing this new track: "Whenever the drums set the stage like this, it's promising. Solid power pop-style guitar...That's another plus. Solid vocal harmonies, as well, sell this tune. A lyrical acknowledgment that things could be better? When done the right way, as it is here, it's a pick-me-up. All the bases are covered.")
WSIE 88.7 FM
- Time Won't Wait-Lisella Martin (This smooth jazz saxophone track has an engaging uptempo hook.)
- Blame It On My Youth-Freddy Cole (The warmth and accessibility of Cole's voice is ideal for standards such as this. Houston Person's tenor sax playing and John Di Martino's piano underscoring are also key elements of this rendition's elegance.)
KCLC 89.1 FM
- Fake Flowers-Maggie Rose (Rose's powerful voice conveys the frustration of dealing with poseurs.)
- Hold On Tight-Amos Lee (Lyrically, this new tune is a good reminder of what is--or should be--most important in one's life.)
