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Emily I’m Sorry (2023) – boygenius

It was only back in September that boygenius (stylized in all lowercase) made their debut here with their fourth single Not Strong Enough from their debut album single the record. boygenius is an American indie supergroup formed in 2018 by Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy…

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Los Caminos de la Vida (1993) – Los Diablitos (written by Omar Geles)

A perfect song to dedicate to the most special person in our lives like our mother. – Los Diablitos I first heard Los Caminos de la Vida (The Paths of Life) in the sleeper movie hit Sound of Freedom (2023).…

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Hold On (1999) – Tom Waits

Two people who are in love writing a song like that about being in love. That was good. – TW It’s been over 4 months since I posted a Tom Waits song here, but the wait has been worth it.…

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On a Day Like This (2003) – David Bridie

Like fellow Australian singer-songwriter Kasey Chambers yesterday, David Bridie is no stranger to this blog. I’ve lost count how many posts have appeared here from him as a solo artist and his folky and rootsy band – My Friend The…

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On A Bad Day (2001) – Kasey Chambers

On a Bad Day is the fifth song to be presented here from Australian country music singer Kasey Chambers’ second album Barricades and Brickwalls. It is one of my all time favourite Australian albums and was listed in 100 Best Australian Albums. Wikipedia…

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The AnkiDroid Collection (Part 47) – Deracinate, 5th Generation Warfare & Amygdala

Ankidroid additions related to Science, History and Philosophy. More information about Anki can be found in this article. Deracinate (vb) I heard Douglas Murray mention this term in a recent podcast and my Ankdroid came a callin’. Deracinate is to…

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Pixie Dust (2023) – Christina Perri (Special Edition Dust)

You did read that correct…this is a Special Edition ‘Dust’ post. Guess who just popped their head out from the motherhood covers to deliver us another classic song? The one and only Christina Perri. On October 20, my favourite female…

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All The Tired Horses (1970) – Bob Dylan

I always enjoyed listening to Bob Dylan’s ridiculed 1970 record Self Portrait starting with today’s featured track All the Tired Horses which opens the double album. I like the beautiful interplay of voices and instruments on All the Tired Horses.…

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All Things Must Pass (1970) – George Harrison

As I grow older and a little bit wiser, some music artists like George Harrison leave an indelible mark or feel like a kindred spirit the more I hear from them. Today’s track All Things Must Pass is another one…

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California Dreamin’ (1965) – The Mamas & the Papas

California Dreamin’ is one of the most instantly recognisable pop tunes from the 1960’s. It became a signpost of the California sound, heralding the arrival of the nascent counterculture era. I must have heard this song a thousand times but it never disappoints. The…

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