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Looking for a glimmer of hope where I can find it.. There is nothing wrong with hope, but hope cannot be a passive thing. Hold on to hope, as you face a daunting task and work against the odds.
Lately, it seems like every glimmer of hope is quickly dashed by some bit of bad news. Or maybe, I look for trouble... maybe hope scares me because to hope is to risk being disappointed. Maybe... but, man, living in a negative, fearful, resigned, defeated place is tiring and unsustainable... so hope is a reprieve even if it is temporary.
"It will all work out in the end..." I am sure I have used those words and heard those words which are meant to offer comfort. But, in my more cynical moods, I wonder - what does "work out" mean, when is "in the end". Does "in the end" possibly refer to come afterlife or heaven? Does "it will all work out" really promised anything? Work out - how? for who? The other expression is everything happens for a reason - I used to say that,too, but I have amended that to "there is a way to find meaning in everything that happens"
Music time!
Well, we've reached the end of this week's Featured Friday Playlist, and as we like to do, we go out on a high note with five more great songs. I have started building next week's list, and so far it is shaping up to be a good one. You can follow the E2TG Featured Friday Playlist on Spotify. If you follow E2TG Joe on Instagram, I usually add a story around midnight indicating that the new list is available. But, before all that, here are songs 23-27 of this week's list. If you are reading this on Thursday August 6, you can check out this week's list now -otherwise, scroll back through posts to read about the songs featured.
23. "Little Things" by Sunny Gable
First up today, we have a lovely track from the self-produced EP by Colorado singer-songwriter Sunny Gable. The EP was made during quarantine, and it sounds fantastic.
24. "Vampire's Ball" by Sluka
Next up, we have a single from San Diego art rock band Sluka -led by Christopher Sluka - who was released eleven albums. His career began in New York in the 1980s, and he has a large following all over the world.
25. "Uncovered" by Max Helgemo
Next up, we have the new single from Nashville based singer-songwriter Max Helgemo. The song represents Helgemo's introduction to his new city - an imagined naked run through the streets representing his desire to open himself up as an artist.
26. "Mr. Rain" by The Kondoors
Next up, we have the return of UK husband and wife duo, The Kondoors to the Featured Friday Shuffle. Their latest single was just released. The Kondoors is Gavin Conder and Jessica Greenfield (Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds). The song is a powerhouse rock duet - and stands in contrast to "Good Times" the first song by the duo we featured.
27. "Our Moment" by Adrift
And, we close out this segment and this week's playlist with a wonderful new track from Toronto based producer and artist Adrift. The song is electronic based indie rock with a positive vibe. A very cool way to close out this week of music.
Featured Friday Playlist
