Saint Etienne, “Shower Scene” (2002)
One of their best 21st century tracks. The way the synths burble in the background is amazing.
Foals, “What Went Down” (2015)
I often have mixed feelings about listening digitally instead of the concentrated way we used to. But when shuffle turns up some amazing tune that I had forgotten about, all is forgiven.
Tom Waits, “Step Right Up” (1976)
I’m not sure if I would love this song if I heard it for the first time now. But I loved it when I first heard it 30+ years ago, and I still love it and think it’s brilliant.
Falling Joys, “You’re In a Mess” (1988)
The sound of this song is so wonderfully of it’s time.
The Go-Betweens, “Was There Anything I Could Do” (1988)
“You sure are posting a lot of Go-Betweens”, the critic in my head says. Listen, I’m making up for lost time. Gimme some room here.