This feels apt today as I got rather damp on my way home from work this evening.
These guys were on a “best of SXSW” compilation that I picked up whilst in Austin for the festival. I don’t know much about them apart from that they are from Seattle – I think it rains there too sometimes.
This guy was tipped as one the BBC’s “Sounds of 2011.” The list for 2010 was something of a treasure trove.
I certainly enjoyed this track, airy and hypnotic, it has fueled my commute so far this week.
BBC website: “Twenty first century kaleidoscopic funk”
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Taken from the impressively titled 4th dimensional rocketships going up album. Some equally impressive nostalgic imagery in the song.
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The supremes might be my favourite Motown band, which is pretty high praise. I struggled to decide between this and Where did our love go? but in the end this just edged it.
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I seem to have a weakness for Scandinavian pop which began with Bjork and hasn’t really stopped since. Relentlessly upbeat, perhaps my most hummed and whistled song of 2010.
Proving that you don’t have to be nice guys to make good music…
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The highlight of a spectacular album. The contrast between sunny melody and aching melancholy simmering just beneath the surface is stunning. Additionally, a pretty dope album sleeve.
Pet Sounds:
I wish I could sound this good with a broken heart!
Willie Tee was a pioneer of the New Orleans funk and Soul scene. I first heard this track here:
On the “Downtown Soulville with Mr.Fine Wine” show – Well worth a look.
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Perfectly 80’s. A theme I will probably revisit!