Recently, iTunes shuffle mode jolted me from early morning contemplation to a too-early-for-such-a-commanding-rhythm state. "At The Chime Of A City Clock" is one of Nick Drake's best songs, in my opinion. The guitar opening gets my attention every time, and lyrically, I like how it observes that you can be caught up in the hustle and bustle of a crowded city but still feel alone in the world. I enjoyed playing it in the middle of the night on KCOU decades ago. I also played the track iTunes chose next on KCOU. While I'm not a huge rap fan, Urban Dance Squad's "Deeper Shade Of Soul" is one of the smoothest blends of rap and sampling I've heard. Rhythmically, it's a well-executed track--but not ideal for a segue after "...Clock," or really, any other Nick Drake tune.
