This month's playlist covers decades upon decades of raw emotion. I chose these tracks due to their reflective and unflinching tone.
It begins with Fleet Foxes' early hit "Mykonos" from their EP Sun Giant. Until my end of days, I will associate Fleet Foxes with autumn. Not that early autumn with slightly warm, sunny days but that grey, windy autumn that cuts through the midwest in November. Fleet Foxes are known for their beautiful harmonies and heart gripping storytelling.
I wanted to keep that theme throughout the remainder of the playlist: beautiful vocalists telling stories of love and loss.
Per usual, I have included some of my all time favorite tracks -- Neil Young's "Harvest Moon" and Willie Nelson's "Hello Walls." Anytime I need a good cry, I put on one of Willie's early albums and "Hello Walls" really gets the tears flowing.
Fair warning, the back to back combo of Beirut's "Goshen" and Young's "Heart of Gold" is heavy listening. If you make it to the end of the playlist without shedding a tear you may not have a heart. Might be a good idea to see a doctor.
- Leslie
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