E2TG 12/3/2020 - The Home Stretch - Second Hand Nudes Mix (Clown School Dropout Remix)

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So, this is how my mind works... I was first thinking about how annoying it is when someone keeps trying to convince you that you should like a particular artist. Like, if in conversation, you say that you don't care for (fill in the band/artist) and someone keeps insisting that you just haven't listened to the right album or that you need to listen again or whatever... 

My next train of thought was to try to justify why people do that... (my theory) deep down, we all want to find ways to connect with other people (though some of us are really bad at it). Music is one way we can connect with others. So when we find someone with similar tastes in music - we may try to build on that connection. So, when we learn that this person with whom we have made a connection don't share our love a favorite artist/band - we may try to "force" that connection - and think they must not have listened or listened properly. 

Then again, some people are just jerks who think their opinion is the only one that matters. :-)

And just like that, it is time to wrap up our recap of this week's Featured Friday Playlist and prepare the way for a brand new playlist coming up around midnight (or tomorrow if I fall asleep early as I have done once before).Songs 17-19

17. "Wintering" by BlackSheepLad

Earlier this week, another track from Sleeping Alone in the Daytime showed up in the daily shuffle, and I teased this track. As a music fan, I have been inspired by the creativity that has come out of this most challenging year. BlackSheepLad (Phil Mellen) has had more than his share of challenges this year, but out of that he has crafted a really wonderful record. 

18. "Coming Home" by Lady Buds

First of all, I challenge anyone to try to type Lady Buds without at least once typing Lady Bugs.  But anyway, Lady Buds are a Liverpool-based duo who are described as travelling indie/folk urban new age rock.  This is the opening track from their new album From the Cities.... to the Shores.  By the way, I wasn't sure I understood all those descriptors/genres, but upon listening it actually makes sense - in a good way.  This is a really great track. My mind almost makes connections to several different earlier bands/artists, but truly the band as a really unique sound.

19. "Goddess Pt.1" by Shadi G 

Swedish singer-songwriter Shadi G - like Lady Buds - hits on several different sounds and genres to create something unique.  This new single has elements of jazz, r&b, soul, hip-hop, and Persian music. Shadi G has a wonderful voice. She also formed her own record label in 2017.  I always say, I like to end each playlist with some of the most interesting music in the Playlist, and all I can say is mission accomplished this week. 

This week's list was shorter than previous weeks, but it was not short on great songs. Every week, I look forward to discovering some great new (to me) artists and catching up with some old (to me) favorites.  It is my sincere hope that those who check out E2TG or even just peruse the Playlist will discover some new favorites. 

         

    Featured Friday Playlist

Thursday Morning Shuffle

"Migena and the Frozen Roses" by David J (from Missive to An Angel From The Halls of Infamy and Allure 2019)

First up, in the shuffle, we have this track which was originally released as a single back in 2019 from David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) who is joined by Anton Newcombe and Asia Argento.

"Sunshine and Violets" by The Truehearts (From Live at Rafters St. Louis 2020)

Next up, a live version of a song first released on Songs for Spike by East Nashville and E2TG favorite The Truehearts. The Truehearts played our Residency last year. 

"Holoscene" by Unhappy Fly (from Unhappy Fly 2019)

Unhappy Fly is a no wave/post punk supergroup from the UK which features 

Xentos Fray Bentos, Richard Dudanski, John Glyn, and Sarah Washington - all four have most interesting careers. This was their self-title debut album which came out last year. 

"Second Hand News" by Fleetwood Mac (from Rumours 1977)

The lead track from the 11th studio album - the song was written by Lindsey Buckingham. You just never know what song will show up in an E2TG shuffle.

"Limit of Love" by This Frontier Needs Heroes (from Go With the Flow 2021)

This Frontier Needs Heroes will be releasing the third single from Go With the Flow tomorrow. That track is "Dumb it Down". The album - Go With the Flow is due out January 22. It will be the fifth album by the band/now solo project of Brad Laurtti.  This track is not out - so check out a live performance of one of the earlier singles in the Video Playlist. So looking forward to the release of this album. 

"Escape from Paris (Orange Crate Art Remix)" by Hologram Teen (from Between the Funk and The Fear 2017)

Hologram Teen is a band featuring keyboardist Morgane Lhote (of Stereolab) we featured this album a couple of years back. 

"Clown School Dropout" by Pussycat Doghouse (from Bananas 2020)

And we close out this shuffle with a track from this early 2020 debut album by the Nashville ska band formed out of the ashes of popular jump blues band Eight O'Five Jive. 

VIDEO PLAYLIST 

NEW AND RECENT RELEASES

THIS WEEK

11/30 - The Amber Bugs - "Rat vs Mole" (single)

11/30 - Paul Yoon - About Time (LP)

11/30 - Eastern European Music Academy - 2020 Compilation (LP)

12/04 - Murdocco - "Rainy Day" (single)

12/04 - Stuffy Shmitt - Stuff Happens (LP)

12/04 - Scenius - Enough Fears (LP)

12/04 - Victor Jones - "Woman in Red" (single)

12/04 - Meilir - In Tune (LP)

12/04 - Facing Mountains - Season's End (LP)

12/04 - This Frontier Needs Heroes - "Dumb It Down" (single)

12/04 - HMS Morris - Pastille (EP)

12/04 - Ten Ton Hammers - New Failures (EP)

12/04 - Thrillsville - Say Goodbye to the Light (EP)

12/04 - Eckhardt and the House - "Oh Oh Oh" (single)

12/04 - Bad Sauna - Olen rikas sillä minulla on teidät (“I’m Rich Because I’ve Got You”) (LP)

LAST WEEK

11/23 - Plastic Barricades - Self Theories (LP)

11/24 - The Pinx - Christmas Single (EP)

11/27 - Lady Buds - From the Cities, To the Shores (LP)

11/27 - Shadi G - "Space" (single)

11/27 - Lars Finberg - Tinnitus Tonight (LP)

11/27 - Wet Tropics - Everybody Get In (LP)

11/27 - Berlin - Strings Attached (LP)

11/27 - Perfectparachutepicture - "Lonely Landslide" (single)

11/27 - BlackSheepLad - Sleeping Alone in the Daytime (EP)

11/28 - Loud Life - "Been Wondering" (single)

NEXT WEEK

12/07 - The Cravens - Distance of One (single)

12/09 - Emma Swift - Blonde on the Tracks (LP - streaming release)

12/09 - Seven Red Lions - "Under the Skin" (single)

12/11 - The Red Step - The Red Step (LP)

12/11 - The Bo Weevils - "Sister" (single)

12/11 - Victor Jones - Long Cold Night Walk (LP)

12/11 - Remington Super 60 - "I Won't Change My Mind" (single)

UPCOMING

12/14 - Jane & John - "Our Year" (single)

12/15 - No Trombones - "Can't Let It Go" (single)

12/16 - of1000Faces - The Infinity Line (LP)

12/18 - The Star Prairie Project - Surreal (LP)

12/18 - Glenn Morrow - Cry for Help (LP)

1/01? - Antonio Lopez - Roots and Wings (LP)

1/01 - Adam Klein - Little Tiger (EP)

1/08 - Revelry - "Dirty" (single)

1/15 - Corey Ledet - Corey Ledet Zydeco (LP)

1/15 - Andrew Toy - Guardrails (LP)

1/22 - This Frontier Needs Heros - Go With the Flow (LP)

1/22 - The Burnt Pines - The Burnt Pines (LP)

2/05 - A.J. Croce - By Request (LP)

2/05 - The Orchestra of Cardboard - The Antidote (LP)

2/12 - Beth Lee - Waiting on You Tonight

2/14 - Madeleine Mayi - love me (LP)

2/19 - Grant Hill & M.O.S. - fly (LP)

RECENT

11/03 - Amy Ray Band - "Tear It Down" (single)

11/03 - Paul Maged - Culture War (LP)

11/06 - Love Tractor - Love Tractor - reissue (LP)

11/06 - I Could Live in Hope - PSA, Not OK (EP)

11/06 - HMS Morris - "Partypooper" (single)

11/06 - The Sea at Midnight - The Sea at Midnight (LP)

11/06 - Anxiety Spiral - Demo (EP)

11/06 - Moral Maze - Moral Maze (7")

11/06 - Arran Sym - 1000 Micrograms of Love (EP)

11/06 - Tom Mason - Under the Mistletoe Sky (LP)

11/06 - Various Artists - "A Tribute to Joe Sun" (LP)

11/09 - Pat Murry - Oxygen (LP)

11/10 - Lou McMahon - "Wide Eyed Lady" (single)

11/12 - Spencer Cullum's Coin Collection - Spencer Cullum's Coin Collection (LP)

11/13 - The Flat Five - Another World (LP)

11/13 - Andrew Adkins - The Echoist (LP)

11/13 - The Silverbeets - Halcyon Days (LP)

11/13 - The Sensational Country Blues Wonders! - The World Will Break Your Heart (LP)

11/13 - SWANS - Children of God - reissue (LP)

11/13 - Last Year's Man - Brave the Storm (LP)

11/13 - Petter Carlsen - The Sum of Every Shade (LP)

11/13 - Lady Couch - "Good God" (single)

11/13 - Cindy - Free Advice (LP - Reissue)

11/13 - Antonio Lopez - "Going to the City" (single)

11/13 - The Junior League - The Fall Back (LP)

11/13 - Tambourinen - Wooden Flower (EP)

11/13 - Gim Kordon - "Betoni kukkii" (single)

11/13 - Danny Black - Black Ryno (LP)

11/13 - Burris - Over You Pt. 1 (LP)

11/13 - Magic Wands - "Blue Cherry" (single)

11/14 - Starry Skies - Do it With Love (LP)

11/18 - Charlie Nieland - "Divisions" (single)

11/20 - Stuffy Shmitt - "Sweet Krazy" (single)

11/20 - John Calvin Abney - Familiar Ground (LP)

11/20 - Fred Abong - "Invisible Man" (single)

11/20 - Tucker Lane - "Love or Hatred" (single)

11/20 - Josh King - The Shed (LP)

11/20 - I Am a Rocketship - oRAnGE (EP)

11/20 - Soft Kill - Dead Kids, RIP City (LP)

11/20 - Paperwing - "Dedicated" (single)

11/20 - Fitzsimon and Brogan - This Wicked Pantomime (LP)

11/20 - Ghost Town Remedy - Dry Spell (LP)

11/20 - Pale Moon - "Stranger" (single)

11/20 - Red Sky Mourning - "Signs from You" (single)

11/20 - PictureHouse - 1999- Live in Dublin (LP)

11/20 - Candy Opera - The Patron Saint of Heartache (LP)

11/20 - Grant Hill & M.O.S. - "My First Friend" (single)

11/20 - Life in a Blender - Satsuma (EP)