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| Listen on Spotify: 2013-11 NOVEMBER Jill |
November. Let's not talk about politics (we did that last year). Let's talk about being thankful. I am thankful for music, obviously! Good. Now dig into this month's feast of tuneage...
1. When I Paint My Masterpiece - Bob Dylan
NPR's Out Of The Box program played this track from the recently released "Another Self Portrait" Bootleg Series Vol. 10 (1969-1971). From the first time I heard this track -either on borrowed cassette from my college roommate or on the jukebox in the 'Skeller - it's been a favorite tune. I especially loved this rendition.
2. So Let Us Create - Jukebox The Ghost
Continuing on in a wistful mood. I know nothing about this band, except they sound a little BensFoldy, but more anthemic and less raw depression.
3. The Painter - I'm From Barcelona
Creative theme going on here. I swear I've heard this song before somewhere. The band reminds me of Too Much Joy, a little sarcastic, but well-crafted pop.
4. Middle Man - The Bottle Rockets
Back of the bar beer drinkin' jams from the Bottle Rockets. "Stuck in the middle right between anything tangible" and "invincible but reliable!" cool statement, rednecky sound, yet deep.
5. Can't Let Go - Ashley Monroe
Had Ashley on a list a few months ago and checked out additional tunes of hers. This cover of a Lucinda Williams track caught my ear. It's funny to hear the song in full-blown country fried glory. I'm not sure if it works or not...
6. The Groove - King Curtis
Can't let a month go by without something groovy on the playlist. Also, according to my eldest son, music without words is better so this instrumental is cool.
7. I'm A Lady - Santigold
Throwing Muses meets M.I.A? Subdued but fun. Like slow motion ska?
8. Cry Baby - Gloria Jones
I was going to put her original 1960s recorded version of "Tainted Love", but then I started listening to more of her work and there was something so classicly 70s about this, I just could not resist.
9. Tiny Spark - Brendan Benson
A part time Raconteur with Jack White, this is some of Brendan Benson's solo super delightful power pop. From what I've read he's also worked with Jason Falkner of one of my all time fave bands, Jellyfish. It's all so good.
10. Movin' On Strong - King Floyd
Diggin' deeper into the work of "Groove Me" artist and striking more early 70's soul gold.
11. Satellite of Love - Lou Reed
Only fitting to include the late, Lou Reed here. Of course, I think first of the spacecraft home of Joel, Crow T. Robot, Tom Servo and Gypsy from Mystery Science Theatre 3000. "I watched it for a little while, I love to watch things on TV."
12. The Thanks I Get - Wilco
Token "Thanks" song in honor of the big ol' holiday at the end of this month. I do not care if liking Wilco has become somewhat of a cliche. A.M. is still my all time favorite album of theirs, but they're all pretty darn good.
13. When I Paint My Masterpiece - BR549
The weird thing about putting the same song on a playlist twice is that it was not my original intention. I'd been surfing through bands and found BR549 (another old familiar friend type band) and never realized they'd done this cover back in 2006. Love the bluegrassy strings and harmonies they bring to this - it transcends.
I am optimistic that someday everything IS going to be different. Not sure if I will paint it or create it in cyberspace, but it's going to happen. Happy November!
