Trackotheday
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Track of the Day, as selected by the fine folks at Cratedigger. Just sharing nice things, here, no ulterior motive.
Just so it's clear we're not hypocritical at TOTD Towers, we have too.
Right, so, the lyrics. As you can see, @chuckdpe.bsky.social's phone is tapped by the FBI. Tony Rome calls him to tell him this. On the phone. The tapped phone. So the FBI hear Tony Rome telling Chuck the phone is tapped. WHY DID YOU DO THIS TONY? Now they know you all know the phone is tapped...
Penned by the then relatively unknown Ne-Yo and released by Mario in 2004 ‘You should let me love you’ is a commercial RnB classic and it’s no surprise that the current star who brings the B to RnB, Teddy Swims delivers an impeccably understated version here. Share! tidal.com/browse/track...
We kick off 25 with Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II aka Donald Byrd and his gloriously groovy 1970 classic ‘The Dude’. One of the most respected post bop horn players this was the beginning of his transition to Jazz Funk master… Spread the word & follow! open.spotify.com/track/5tcx0h...
Sad news yesterday of the death of a drum and bass pioneer, Lennie De Ice. For anyone with even a passing interest in drum and bass and jungle, today's choice will be very familiar. For those that aren't, give a listen to a foundation of a genre: open.spotify.com/track/7Li4jl...
‘Dreamstate’ is the eponymous title track from latest album from the super talented @kellyleeowens - it’s a fantastic feel good record which sees the producer morph into bona fide pop star. Not ground breaking but it does what it does brilliantly. Enjoy! And follow! open.spotify.com/track/6jpMHF...
Neo Soul, Alt Jazz, Post bop chill harmony open sandwich- call it what you like Sunny Reyne is pure class and ‘left alone’ a perfect jam packed full of soulful intent and gorgeous vocals. Follow us please! open.spotify.com/track/2CpvQx...
A late night hidden gem from living legend Roots Manuva today with Bristol’s @TectonicPinch mix of 2016’s ‘Don’t Breathe Out’. With Pinch’s foot on the pedal Rodney’s flow is epic as ever - let’s hope there’s more to come soon! Follow and RT if u can open.spotify.com/track/4QgCdd...
Late due to technical issues we’re hitting Sunday night w this 1976 mellow classic from The Undisputed Truth ‘Take a vacation from life (and visit your dreams) - drift well in the dreamworld friends…. Share if you can open.spotify.com/track/68KRAO...
The melancholic beauty of Elliott Smith’s music is striking and in ‘Between The Bars’ his lyricism and musicianship marry perfectly. A tragic life that gave us some truly wonderful songs… open.spotify.com/track/52Bg6oao…
We don’t know that much about Toronto based multi instrumentalist & vocalist @rivertiber other than his second album ‘Dreaming Eyes’ is a glorious, richly layered feast for the ears. We’ve picked ‘Hypnotised’ - Take 5mins out to listen you won’t regret it! open.spotify.com/track/4xWRjn...
‘Brainsugar’ is the title track from @Cubicolormusic debut album in 2016. The Dutch/Anglo trio hit the mark with this and everything we’ve heard from them since. Immaculately conceived and thoughtfully executed their output is always a joy to listen to. open.spotify.com/track/4ptzkAIj…
Hard to believe ‘Floetic’ is over 20 yrs old but ‘Subliminal’ was a stand out track from Floetry’s 2002 debut Floetic. Neo Soul pioneers in many ways it’s a shame they didn’t stay in the UK but hey… Enjoy and RT open.spotify.com/track/6DymHXRm…
A late offering for your evening from Thoma ‘Soft Impress’ - influences and timbres from all corners of the genreverse are gently woven together here to create a beautiful moment- let us know what you think! RT open.spotify.com/track/24Rp0qhS…
We are longstanding passengers on the Four Tet fan van & he hasn’t let us down with the latest single ‘Loved’. A locked tight break and some spacious keys & synths are all he needs to create a wonderful world for us to explore- vintage KH vibes here 🐠 RT! open.spotify.com/track/6fUo4GlD…
This 1964 choral jazz tribute ‘St Martin de Porres’ from the pre eminent female jazz musician of her age ‘Mary Lou Williams’ kicks off a quite brilliant album ‘Black Christ of the Andes’. Patron saint of all the best stuff he deserved a good theme tune. RT open.spotify.com/track/5KMnxsZQ…
It’s Saturday & we’re all about @jesterjacobs today - an unsung hero of the UK rhyme scene he’s a bona fide lyrical genius in our humble opinion. We could’ve chosen any track from 2022’s Moose Solutions but we went for ‘Lounging’ . Laid back 🎤 🔥 open.spotify.com/track/0KBVrqtK…
All a bit murky and sludgy out there innit. Something uplifting, then, from Jon Batiste for today: open.spotify.com/track/1tjS37... it's even got a gospel choir thrown in. Listen, like and share at the midpoint of the first week back at stupid work.
open.spotify.com/track/5Evi9s... The baton change appears to have been fumbled here at TOTD Towers, so in the meantime here's the legendary Juan Atkins in a collaboration with Moritz Von Oswald. Superb, minimalist techno from one of the greats.
Ending the year with a message of humanity and love from Lambchop: open.spotify.com/track/43B0lr... Yeah, you might try and fail, but you try and that's sometimes enough, you're just human and fallible. Happy new year everyone, let's make 2024 a nice place to be, we can all help. X
Today's choice highlights the influence a producer can have on a band's sound and then legacy. This live version of Disorder is amazing in entirely different ways to the album version: Urgent, chaotic and raw, powered along by Stephen Morris. Listen, like and share! open.spotify.com/track/5xaz99...
From Ethiopia to Canada with a slice of melancholy from BADBADNOTGOOD and Samuel T Herring: open.spotify.com/track/1IqF5P... it's got a proper Motown vibe to it and gives a few minutes of tranquility to listen, like and share.
Today's choice is a prime example of Ethiopian funk: A genre that gets a lot of love, here at TOTD Towers, with its distinct sound and splendid grooves. Hailu Mergia leads the band on today's cut and it's a beauty, one to listen, like and share far and wide: open.spotify.com/track/2wMmUv...
For those confused souls, lost in the Merryneum - the bit between Christmas and the New Year - it is WEDNESDAY today and to shake you out of your slumber, Screaming Trees offer up their classic to listen, like and share. open.spotify.com/track/7qzFXU... RIP Van Conner.
Gentle, sleepy country vibes today, for those sore of head and over indulged: open.spotify.com/track/6E5Lf6... Sqürl, it turns out, is Jim Jarmusch and some friends making this a rather grand side project to listen, like and share.
Merry Christmas! Today's choice is from the permanently brilliant Sufjan Stevens whose Christmas EPs are an utter joy: open.spotify.com/track/2VZg8l... listen, like and share and remember: they don't mean to be awful, they're your family and they genuinely do love you!
It's the Eve. And what better way to start the Eve than with an absolute classic from Run DMC: open.spotify.com/track/41onDk... listen, like and share whilst you ponder when it's ok to have the first Baileys.
Marking the arrival of Festivemas with a lovely version of a classic Christmas song; open.spotify.com/track/0ODwXx... Yeah, The Fall, from 94 so with one of the classic line ups - Hanley and Scanlon involved - from a Peel Session. Perfect. Listen, like and share-uh!
Punching Friday in the hoohah, soundtracked by Miles Mosley's perfect funk/soul/rock blend: open.spotify.com/track/1mQ8hk... A splendid tune to listen, like and share, HAPPY FRIDAY! IT'S THE WEEKEND!
Something of a volte face from yesterday with this classic from Amerie: open.spotify.com/track/1mnqra... the term 'one hit wonder' feels derogatory but when that hit is as good as this...? Listen, like and share!