Old Crow Medicine Show – Wagon Wheel
This is not the kind of thing that I am normally taken by. However it was recommended by a friend a while ago and, much to my surprise, I really liked it. It’s old fashioned charm and simplicity are hard to resist.
Benoit and Sergio – Walk and Talk
Haven’t been able to stop listening to this for the past 3 days. It is completely hypnotic.
Tiga described this during his 6mix as “My favourite song in the world. Ever.” Nothing like a bit of hyperbole. But at the moment I am struggling to think of anything I like more (or in fact of any other song at all).
Athlete – Westside
Another favourite from University. This was my soundtrack for many a rainy walk to a math lecture.
I also had a memorable night watching these guys play at the Spring and Airbrake (that takes me back) what seems like an eternity ago (probably 2004 or 2005).
LCD Soundsystem – All my friends
These guys played their last ever gig this week. I was a little sad and nostalgic when I heard they were breaking up. They really remind me of an old friend and some happy and carefree times we shared at university in Belfast.
Joy Orbison – Hyph Mngo
This track, by London-based DJ Joy Orbison, was a big favourite of mine last year. It is compelling and hypnotic, two qualities I seem to value in songs.
Thought this was apt to post today. I hope your pranks were successful…
/RjK
Mobb Deep – Shook Ones (MF Doom Remix)
When I first heard Mobb Deep it was unlike anything I had ever heard before. Their music was full of anger and told tales of thugs and gangsters that were very far removed from my life in a rural town in Northern Ireland and I found them to be fascinating. I have cooled towards them now the novelty has worn off but I like this remix, the contrast between the vitriol and the mellow beat works really well.
Also, MF Doom is a great DJ name. A friend reminded me of one of his tracks during the week and it led me to revisit his work which I like a lot. It is very mellow.
A couple of years ago I had the thrilling opportunity to visit the Stax Museum while in Memphis, Tennessee. It is located on the site that was home to Stax records which was known as Soulsville USA (referencing Motown’s hit factory).
So many amazing tunes came out of those studios, with this being just one in a long line.
/RjK
Tom Robinson – War Baby
This reminds me of being young and taking family holidays that involved a lot a driving. My father would make some mix cassettes to listen to and most years this would feature somewhere. It’s funny how now and again I will hear a song and be 11 years old again.
I still like this a lot, even though I am no longer 11 anymore, with it’s elegant and poetic lyrics. The opening line “Only the very young and very beautiful can be so aloof” is one of my very favourites. The version of this song I like best is a stripped-down acoustic one which captures the sense of longing better. However I couldn’t find it on youtube.
Peter and Kerry – Knees