Ep. 26 Our Year-Ender Episode Select Five

We made it through another challenging year and we couldn't be happier! From forced career changes to grieving the death of a pet, 2023 was a real struggle. But now that it's mostly in the rear view mirror, we can look back fondly at some of the musical highlights that kept us afloat.

Brian's Selections:

5. Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "Nadja"

4. El Michaels Affair + Black Thought - "The Weather"

3. The Beatles - "For No One"

2. Muddy Waters - "She’s Alright"

1. De La Soul - "Trying People"

Kate's Selections:

5. Electric Light Orchestra - "Mr. Blue Sky"

4. Sylvan Esso - "Ferris Wheel"

3. Olivia Rodrigo - "bad idea right?"

2. L’Imperatrice - "Fou"

1. Kate & GAHR (aka, Daniel Gahr) - "Untitled07"

Pam's Selections:

5. De La Soul - "Simply"

4. Buscrates - Control Center (album)

3. Sessa - "Sereia Sentimental"

2. Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan (book) by Alex Pappademas & Joan Lemay + "My Old School" (song)

1. Antonio Carlos Jobim - "Aguas de Março (Waters of March)"

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