The Mountain Goats - This Year (I love this song of theirs)

Mensaje (The Message) by Hielo Ardiente. A group of Salvadorians covering Cymande.

One cannot preface any statement with “This is how we do it” without that Montell Jordan cadence.

Shakin’ Shakin’ Shakes by Los Lobos 

We Should Be Taking Our Clothes Off by The Lovemakers (They were an Oakland, CA band that should have made it, but didn’t.) “We should be taking our clothes off, but here we are instead.”

Jive Talkin’ by Bee Gees. Bee Gees always brought the funk.

“Still Feels Like Tears” by Broadcast. Two years ago today, Trish Keenan passed away.

“Somethings Last a Long Time” by Daniel Johnston. Maybe it’s because he’s bi-polar & schizophrenic, but the lyrics have the honesty of a pure soul. 

The 90s and their lawyer are coming back. “Novocaine for the soul” by Eels.

“Is Your Love Big Enough?” by Lianne La Havas has been in my mind all rain-soaked day.