Spotify On Hear Ye: 9-23-13

Before California

1. On A Carousel – The Hollies – This is the sound of the timeless clang of pure pop for now people in the heat of the UK Invasion. Immaculate harmonies, melodies, lyrics and Nash’s first lead singing on the A Side of a single- A+

2. Can’t Get Over You – Kevin Jenkins – Near perfect soul song by the Doncker Band’s bassist – A

3. One Simple Myth – David Bronson – The psychedelic intro will blow you away – A

4. Peace Train – Tomas Doncker – Cat Stevens given the Delta Blues – B+

5. I Know – Tom Odell – The best song off his new album is everything he promises for a world gagging for a new Elton John – B+

6. 8:18 – The Devil Wears Prada – Ambient hardcore??? – A-

7. Somebody Elses Jesus – Shemekia Copeland – The blues belter takes on false priests on this country blues number – A

8. Farewell – Rod Stewart – Cuts the original on Smiler, just a little more straightforward and self-confident in the laterial – A

9. In Two – Nine Inch Nails – Do you know how everybody is claiming how great the new NiN, this wild and obstreperous yet tuneful song is why – A

10. Dreaming Of You – Selena – Karoake hit still sounds pretty – B