Keeping the summery vibe going this week.
Bumped this one up in the queue a little bit because "Sit Next to Me" and "Bad Bad News" are on the radio right now.
I was going for a laid back, warm, easy to listen to set of songs, and I tried to push that a little with "Hearts On Fire" and "Holding on for Life."
I chose the remix of the latter both to explore the edges of this warmth in texture, and also because the original version bends towards the sadness in the song. Even though the remix maintains the darkness, it offers a sense of direction not found in the original.
"Electric Feel" is a throwback in the context of this list, and I use it here not only because I think it's an interesting listen, but also to give respect to Oracular Spectacular, which, in hindsight, has become a sort of benchmark album.
"Bad Bad News" may seem like a departure from the list, but I like it as return to the easy-going vibe, and maybe even as a change in direction, a suggestion to further listening.
- Matt
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