2026.05.04
New to music playlist. Very anemic month, but some of that's my fault - I ran into a pile of cool music in Sicily but decided to stockpile it...
4 star:
* Out West (Meels)
Rollicking country song.
Meels opened when we saw the Nitty Gritty Dirty Band farewell tour, and she was great. Excellent Dolly Parton vibe...
* Do I Ever Cross Your Mind (Chet Atkins & Dolly Parton)
I'm delighted by Dolly Parton's giggles. Interesting how it sounds like "May the Circle be Unbroken" at parts.
Meels covered this song, actually.
3 star:
* Both Sides, Now (Joni Mitchell)
Strong Songs had a episode unpacking this one.
* invisible string (Taylor Swift)
I'm not a big Swiftie but she's a good songcrafter. I appreciate the "isn't it pretty to think so" Henimgway reference.
mentioned in the Olivia De Recat
* I Thought the Future Would Be Cooler (YACHT)
More of an interesting video than a great song.