"Lean on Me" by Bill Withers
There’s no flash here. Just weight. “Lean on Me” moves slow. A steady piano, a dry snare, claps that surround, and a jaw-dropping vocal performance.
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"Fever Dream" by Iron & Wine
This song doesn’t rise or fall. It just appears, quietly, closely, and stays there. A minimal, intimate production completely sure of itself.
"Back to Black" by Amy Winehouse - Vinyl LP
There’s no substitute for Back to Black on wax. The voice. That band. A room that's a bottle of lightning.
"Two Deliverances" by The Hotelier
There’s a snap and punch to the drums that feels almost too close. Neither glossy nor lo-fi. Just freakin' real.
Escape Velocity MXTP
A hard-hitting stereo workout of thirteen tracks. Built for breaking inertia with rhythm-forward pressure from every angle.
"I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5
Some songs are just built to move. "I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5 is one of them. It’s sonic catnip from the first bar.
"Hey Now" by London Grammar
“Hey Now” by London Grammar completely took over audio-show demo booths when it was released in 2013 for good reason.
Al Green's "Greatest Hits" - Vinyl LP
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Far Beyond The Yellow Sea
"Orinoco Flow" by Enya is a tidal wave of lush synthesizers, layered vocals, and shimmering melodies that feel both ancient and futuristic.
Baa Baa, Baa Baa, BOMP
"Warriors" by Too Many Zooz is a funky, jazzy, ballsy full-range explosion that’ll have you tapping your feet as soon as you pick your jaw up off the floor.
Where's That Higher Love I've Been Thinking Of?
"Higher Love" by Steve Winwood is blue-eyed soul synth-pop gospel fusion and a shimmering example of meticulous studio craft meeting spiritual yearning.
Did You Know You Could Make Me Scream?
"Tell 'Em" from Sleigh Bells' album "Treats" is all climax and sonic maximalism. This maelstrom of sound topped by saccharine-sweet vocals must be heard to be believed.