Lines of Poetry Revealing Mysteries - Jill's September 2013 Playlist

2013-09 SEPTEMBER Jill

Oh no! I'm late again this month. First rule of random playlist making: there are no rules. So here we have it and I think it's worth the wait because I love this batch of songs together.  To any potential new listeners out there, thank you taking a break from your algorithmically manufactured playlists (Pandora etc) and trying out my handcrafted old school mix tape style for a change o' pace. Music matters! 

1. Givin Em What They Love - Janelle Monay (feat. Prince)

Thanks NPR for giving props to Janelle Monay's fresh take on music. Prince approves, and lends funky support to this track that snuck up on me, then really got me grooving.

2. Why Is Love Such A Sacrifice - Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes

Blue-eyed soul at it's finest. Same raw gritty energy as the brand new track from Ms. Monay - only a little stripped down to the basics. It's all about the giving.

3. Early To Bed, Early To Rise - Daddy

Buffett-esque southern rocker 'tude, just suited my back-to-school to mood. "The real world's comin'" sad, but true. Gotta get up early and get to school on time... 

4. You R Loved - Victoria Williams

Classic classic rock. "Lines of Poetry Revealing Mysteries, Still Some Can't Swim". I am always amazed at how a gifted songwriter express the message about what giving really means. Plus I like the "R" for "are" -- reminds me of Prince. Did he get that from VW or vice versa?

5. Walk On - Neil Young

Indulging in more of my old favorites. Still relavent today, don't listen to what others are saying about you, sooner or later it all gets real, just walk on!

6. Two-Step Mamou - Wayne Toups & Zydecajun

Total mood lightener, happy cajun dance tunes! Let loose and let the bon ton roulet!

7. Never Forget You - Noisettes

Girl group retro sound. Just fun. 

8. Art School Girl - Stone Temple Pilots

Okay, okay, just throwing in cool songs with "school" in the title. Nice grunge from STP, with a rousing chorus intermittently moshing around. 

9. Maybe I'm Amazed - Carleen Anderson

Stunning cover. Great vocals and nice crossover to R&B.  Thank you, SIr Paul for writing this tune, and for whomever and whatever inspired Carleen to cover it. 

10. Don't Ask Why - The Moondoggies

Pretty guitars, then full on rich Grateful Deadish layers of sound. Diggin' on the organ infusion. 

11. I Need To Know - Delbert McLinton & The Dick50

Totally riff off' of Howlin' Wolf''s Smokestack Lightning, but you know, that's rock n' roll. Cut & Paste from the legends, use the good stuff to make more good stuff. 

12. Death Cab For Cutie - Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band

Accidental find through Spotify ADD -- the song title caught my eye - having heard the band by the same name and always wondering where that came from - now I know!  Funky oldie, good to know for trivia. 

13. Teacher Teacher - Rockpile

More cliche back to school inclusion for the September list, but also an old favorite. 

14. Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day

Wow, am I laying it on thick with the September references? Nah, it's just a nice Green Day ballad to round out this month's playlist.

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I Get Ideas. Jill's August 2013 Playlist

2013-08 August Jill

Too many ideas, not enough implementation. 

Plenty of dreams, not enough luck. 

Putting together a monthly playlist for myself and all four of my followers seems like a waste of time on some levels. Then again, how would I change if I won a Powerball jackpot? I'd be making playlists on a newer computer from my fancy new solar-powered house with a fabulous view of a river, lake or ocean. Don't underestimate the influence of beautiful landscapes and soundscapes - all sensory input is impacting you deep down in your biological core whether you are aware of it or not.  I like to think that each song I randomly (or purposely) select for a playlist is just part of a jackpot. I don't have the winning numbers, but I can have the good soundtrack.

1. Did You Give The World Some Love Today, Baby? - Doris

Dusty-esque powerful 60's retro anthem. Empowering. Love that whole darn world as well.

2. Doin' It Right- Daft Punk, Panda Bear

Inspired to include a DP song after seeing Colbert dance to the "song of the summer", Get Lucky. Whole album is fun, sincere tribute to disco, might be a good investment.

3. Gotta Work - Amerie

Keeping up with anthems, blasting a funky soulful horn section, rolling up my sleeves and getting to work. Plenty of "Unh, give it to me" attitude.

4. I Hear You Knocking - Dave Edmunds

Random oldie blast for no particular reason. 

5. I'd Be Lyin' - Blackberry Smoke

Continue the deep south turn with some southern-fried sound. 

6. Dirty Love - Ke$ha, Iggy Pop

Ke$ha actually works hard at seeming not work hard. Dirty love makes the world go 'round too. 

7. The World Is Watching (with Valentine) - Two Door Cinema Club

A shower of fresh squeaky clean pop to wash off the dirty love.

8. I See The Void - Sonny & The Sunsets

Pay attention to what's missing. Sarcastic & comfortable as usual, sprinkled with a pretty sunset riff.

9. I Can Buy You - A Camp

What would summer camp be without some harmonica? ...and beautiful Nina Persson vocal that's like wearing a warm cardigan as the summer fades and the chill of autumn arrives.

10. Cave Country - Quiet Life

Sweet harp melodies drift lazily across the canyon as the last campfires of summer burn out.

11. The Devil Ain't Lazy - Pokey LaFarge

Enough enough enough, let's get back to work. Squirrel Nut Zipperish fun time.

12. Me, Me, Me - Middle Brother

if it's not you, it's me me me.  Rompin' rock n' roll like Chuck Berry 50's inspired track.

13. Tennessee Mambo - The Carter Family/June Carter Cash

Let's dig a little deeper into those Americana roots...

14. I Get Ideas - M.Ward

and all this led me to the modern west coast summarization. Ideas beget ideas.

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Need some traveling music this summer? Road Trip Playlist

Imagine road-tripping with a custom travel playlist? Almost makes ya want to spring for Spotify premium, huh?  Or perhaps you're an audiophile and already own some of these tracks. Maybe this list will inspire your own. Either way, good tunes make the long drive go a little faster. Safe travels! And please don't ever drink and drive! 

Listen on spotify: ROAD TRIP (me behind the wheel)