Man/Woman/Chainsaw, “Nosedive” (2026)
This is like a catalog of Things I Am A Sucker For.
Teenage Fanclub, “Cul de Sac” (2001)
I’m sorry I spent so much of my life without this whole album. Love it.
The American Analog Set, “We’re Computerizing and We Just Don’t Need You Anymore” (2001)
a) Gorgeous, and b) Hard not to see that title in Our Current Moment and think “Oh.”
MEMORIALS, “Life Could Be a Cloud” (2026)
It’s not easy to decide whether the loud part or the soft part is better. Well, okay. It’s the loud part. But the quiet part is beautiful.
The Brand New Heavies, “Dream On Dreamer” (1994)
On of those tracks that is totally of its time…and perfectly so. It’s aged perfectly.
The Style Council, “A Solid Bond In Your Heart” (1983)
Seeing Paul Weller in Blitz (a surprise!) gave me a renewed obsession with this song. That verse melody is perfect. PERFECT, I TELLS YA!
Meg Lui, “Elvis Queen” (2026)
Is it coincidence that this wonderfully summery track drops smack dab in the middle of summer? IF IT IS, DON’T TELL ME. I prefer to think magic.
Steve Gunn, “Shape of a Wave” (2026)
You: You overuse the word “lovely”.
Me: I USE IT EXACTLY WHEN IT IS APPROPRIATE, WHICH IS OFTEN.
Whale, “Hobo Humpin’ Slobo Babe” (1993)
Even at the time, this song was clearly both dumb and irresistible (not in the least because of its bizarrely erotic video). And so it is today. But also: that guitar in the chorus is amazing!
Le Tigre, “Keep On Livin’” (2001)
A beautiful expression of finding the beauty of life in the face of trauma.