That Dandy Classic Track of the Day #25
Scottish indie-pop is a little explored area here at Dandy Classic. Thanks to 1997’s “Century of Fakers” by Belle & Sebastian we’re doing something about that 😉
That Dandy Classic Track of the Day #23
“Once Around the Block” by Badly Drawn Boy (The Hour of Bewilderbeast, 2000)
This track, from a jaw-droppingly perfect debut album, has remained one of my all-time favorites.
That Dandy Classic Track of the Day #19
“Speak For Me” was a highlight on Cat Power’s 2003 indie rock release “You Are Free” and featured Dave Grohl on the rhythm section. It has P.J. Harvey-ish tendencies but is a masterpiece in Randy W. Hall’s book.
That Dandy Classic Track of the Day #16
In 1986 Gregory Abbott took the Billboard charts by storm with his one-shot masterpiece “Shake You Down” and he had the world by the tail. His career didn’t work out the way he probably saw it going, but damn it, no one can take this awesome tune away from him.
That Dandy Classic Track of the Day #14
How many great songs talk about hitting the bottle with Ronald McDonard? Just this one. “Down At McDonnelzzz” by the Electric 6 is a combination of Prince falsetto-meets-crazy-guitar-meets-dance-floor.
That Dandy Classic Track of the Day #12
Early Bruce is a study in grasp exceeding reach at times. But young Bruce got it all right on this track that would definitely rank among my favorite Boss tunes. ‘Incident on 57th Street’ is a pocket symphony and Scorsese film set to music.
That Dandy Classic Track of the Day #11
Sam Cooke is often cited as one of the fathers of soul music, and rightly so. He had 30 Top 40 hits from 1957-1964, before he was tragically gunned down in the prime of his life. “Fool’s Paradise” wasn’t one of those songs, but featuring his excellent voice front-and-center, it’s a lost treasure worth hearing.
That Dandy Classic Track of the Day #9
Beach House is the embodiment of Dream Pop and this song is the lead-off track of their 2012 LP “Bloom”. “Myth” is an instant classic and a great introduction to the band’s work.
That Dandy Classic Track of the Day #8
The Kinks have recorded tons of essential material over the course of their career. “Waterloo Sunset” may be the most essential of them all.
That Dandy Classic Track of the Day #7
Solo Ryan Adams stuff can be a dicey proposition but the guy was on fire for 2001’s “Gold” record. The lovelorn, heart-tugging ballad “La Cienega Just Smiled” is the talented Adams best tune and alt-country ‘gold’.