Emily Dickinson wrote: “There’s a certain Slant of light, Winter Afternoons/That oppresses, like the Heft of Cathedral Tunes…” These random tunes, however, just might inspire you to leave your den: to buy, to hear live, or to share with someone worth your time.
The Good, the Bad & the Queen
“Kingdom of Doom” from Kingdom of Doom single (Thirteen Ltd, 2007)
[CD review]
Camera Obscura
“LLoyd, I’m Ready to be Heartbroken” from Let’s Get Out of This Country (Merge, 2006)
[Music listing for Wednesday, January 24]
Toshi Reagon
“Have You Heard” from Have You Heard (Righteous Babe, 2005)
[Music listing for Friday, January 26]
The Books
“There Is No There” from The Lemon of Pink (Tomlab, 2006)
[Music listing for Saturday, January 27]
Rosanne Cash
“Burn This Town” from Black Cadillac (Capitol, 2006)
[Music listing for Thursday, January 25]
Edison Woods
“Baby Doll” from Nest of Machines (Habit of Creation, 2006)
[Music listing for Friday, January 26]
Isaac Hayes
“Never Can Say Goodbye” from Greatest Hits (Stax, 1982)
[Music listing for Saturday, January 27]
Peter, Bjorn & John
“Start Making Sense” from Falling Out (Hidden Agenda, 2005)
[Music listing for Tuesday, January 30]
Strunz & Farah
“Bribri” from Jungle Guitars (Selva, 2006)
[Music listing for Wednesday, January 24]
Blue Oyster Cult
“Burnin’ for You” from Super Hits (Sony, 1976)
[Music listing for Friday, January 26]
Paul Weller
“Pan” from As Is Now (V2, 2006)
[Music listing for Saturday, January 27]