Six noteworthy tracks heard today:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- Get The Hell Outta Dodge-Walter Hyatt (Despite the unhappy subject matter, this rhythmically compelling tune could flow right into Watkins Family Hour's "Remember Me (I'm The One Who Loves You)," setting up a "Point-Counterpoint" scenario lyrically.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
- Spanish Grease-Willie Bobo (So, this is the tune that Santana reworked in a slower tempo as "No One To Depend On." "Spanish Gease"'s infectious, uptempo, sung hook has run through my mind for years, but I couldn't remember the song's title or artist. Mystery solved.)
- S'Wonderful-Carolbeth True Trio (A fine piano-anchored rendition of the Gershwin tune, with a modern kick.)
KCLC 89.1 FM
- The Wheel (Live on eTown)-Patty Griffin (Inarguable lyrics about injustices people face for no good reason. I'm glad KCLC reran this edition of eTown, as the interview segments enlightened me about Griffin's progressive sensibilities, and I got to hear strong live renditions of her songs that I'd missed during the first airing.)
KWUR 90.3 FM
- Voyager-Daft Punk (Not every techno instrumental that conjures up images of a hamster on a treadmill leaves a lasting impression. For me, at least, this one does.)
KSHE 94.7 FM
- You Don't Want Me Anymore-Steel Breeze (Since this was a hit in the Fall of '82, I've never tired of this tune's sing-along chorus. This is how you build a driving pop tune around a strong hook.)
