Friday Random Ten

And so, the most recent ten, the last track of which had me unplugging the ‘pod and going for the actual CD.

1. “Trouble” – Bugge Wesseltoft – New Conceptions of Jazz
2. “Melinda” – Stan Getz – The Artistry of Stan Getz
3. “Duet Solo Dancers” – Charles Mingus – The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady
4. “Doctor’s Orders” – Sonic Youth – Experimental Jet Set, Trash, and No Star
5. “Rainbow Babe” – Luna – Rendezvous
6. “The Black Five” – Roy Ayers Ubiquity – Mystic Voyage
7. “Summertime Rolls” – Jane’s Addiction – Nothing’s Shocking
8. “Until We Have Enough” – Spent – A Seat Beneath the Chairs
9. “I Walk the Line” – Johnny Cash – 16 Biggest Hits
10. “A Perfect Lie” – Jerry Harrison – Casual Gods

I’ve always loved Jerry Harrison’s funky Casual Gods album. It’s so underrated, but I think when the Talking Heads broke up, the world was expecting something more, well, more like the Heads. Instead we got a cool little album that wasn’t at all ironic or even very hip. It was – gasp! – kind of sincere. It’s a shame that Harrison hasn’t done more solo work.

James Brush

James Brush is a teacher and writer who lives in Austin, TX. He tries to get outside as much as possible.

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