Recommended tunes heard this afternoon:
Alt 2K
- That's What You Get-Paramore (A forthright acknowledgment of the risks that come with relationships.)
Holiday Traditions
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen-The Brothers Four (Stately strings underscore a well-sung version of this carol. The vocals sound particularly effective in a round.)
- Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!-The London Sound 70 Orchestra and Chorus (Generally, I tend to prefer instrumental versions of "Let It Snow...," as some vocal renditions sound overly precious to me. This 1970 easy listening version, however, sounds warm and upbeat without crossing into precociousness.)
Lo-Fi Study
- White Trees-Smuv (This steady piano-centered beat could last on a fairly long loop without wearing out its welcome.)
Real Jazz
- Back Home-Rachel Therrien (Strong, simmering Latin trumpet jazz, released last month.)
SiriusXM 105
- Baby Baby-Amy Grant (Sometimes, it's alright for everything to be right on the surface. This 1991 hit holds up well, as it's an endearing way to say, "I'm glad we're together.")
- Nothing I Need-Lord Huron (This March release's roots rock underscoring punctuates honest admissions about not being able to pinpoint exactly what you want out of life.)
Watercolors
- Late Night Mood-Regina Carter (I'm not used to hearing Carter's playing in this context, but it works. Her violin stylings blend well with these smooth jazz/R&B vocals and instrumentation.)
