Five tunes that caught my ear today:
WSIE 88.7 FM
- Prototype-Robert Glasper featuring Norah Jones (This track has an appealing throwback Quiet Storm vibe in its vocals and instrumentation.)
- Wish You Were Near-Acoustic Alchemy (Since I first heard this on former smooth jazz station WSSM, I've always thought it could segue with "Shuckatoom," the "American Top 40" closing theme from the late '70s and early '80s. It might be the group's catchiest rhythm, as it shows how a brass arrangement coalesces successfully with the acoustic guitar.)
KCLC 89.1 FM
- Rock The Casbah-The Clash (One of the most memorable earworms from the early '80s. The union between the piano and vocals in the chorus makes the tune, in my opinion.)
KWUR 90.3 FM
- Popsicle-Juliana Hatfield (This was just released in December, but if I hadn't known that, I would've thought this was one of Hatfield's early '90s efforts. Her youthful voice and crunchy guitar playing are largely the same today.)
WARH 106.5 FM
- Burnin' For You-Blue Oyster Cult (One of the best album rock tracks for days when your mood is dark.)
