Five of the better tunes I've heard this morning:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- High Tide-Fu Manchu (Without any context, I would have thought this was a prog rock instrumental from the '70s. Actually, the band released it last month.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
- Mysterious Vibes-The Blackbyrds (This album track is a smooth blend of R&B and jazz. I hear elements of Ronnie Laws and Bob James in the instrumentation and vocals. The synthesizer flourishes root it firmly in its time, i.e. 1977.)
- Run For Cover-Basia (Upbeat and reassuring vocals. This is from Basia's 1987 debut album, "Time And Tide," which has a bumper crop of strong tracks. Also recommended: "Promises," "New Day For You," "Astrud," "Miles Away," and the title track.)
KCLC 89.1 FM
- New Slang-The Shins ("New Slang" pulls off the impressive trick of setting not-so-upbeat lyrics to a sing-along arrangement, proving there's such a thing as tempered vengeance.)
- Teenage Summer-Crowded House (Crowded House has had a way with hooks since the '80s. This 2024 track about not being able to get together with someone you seek continues the streak.)
