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First, I hope the house situation works out well and fast. If I never buy another place it’ll be too soon!

J Mascis’ landed an early spot on my shortlist of AOTY contenders, but man, that track hits different after the last few weeks…

I haven’t had to catch your show on KWRM yet, but it’s queued up for tomorrow AM at work.

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Sending good vibes your way. Hope the house situation works out well for you and your wife.

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Looking forward to the lists!

I listened to a few, and the one that I find myself caught by is "The World Is Dangerous." Whenever I read about Hurray for The Riff Raff it sounds like exactly my kind of thing, but it just doesn't quite work for me.

But maybe it's getting through. That's clearly a good song. I agree that Conor Oberst improves it, and I like the duet between them.

Also, tangentially, reading the quoted lyrics made me think of Bruce Cockburn which isn't a comparison that I would have made listening to her. But maybe, despite the vast stylistic differences, there is a comparison to be made to, say, "The Trouble With Normal" -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kybkiiAKMOY

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Thanks, Nick! I actually thought of you when I included that Hurray For the Riff Raff song! I know you are a big fan of folk/country and related genres and the messages in that song in particular really resonated with me. I'll check out the Bruce Cockburn song and see if I find the connection.

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Thanks.

I wasn't sure what Bruce Cockburn sound would be the best comparison, but he wrote a number of songs that combined relationship songs and feeling badly about the state of the world songs. His "Lovers In A Dangerous Time" was covered by the Barenaked Ladies (very early in their career) -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_oOc3Zj0KU

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I don't know any of these songs Steve so I will have to check them out! I've got about 75 songs right now that are under consideration for my Top Ten of 2024. I'll start revealing the ten one day at a time beginning December 22nd. I hope you and others join me!

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I'll for sure join you, Dan! I'll add in the comments section and I'll be posting these lists once a week until about mid-January, so that I suppose is joining you too. I'm surprised you didn't know the song by The Cure, though! It's getting a fair bit of airplay and attention the last couple of months. The rest are less known. Though the Kim Deal is making the rounds right now for sure.

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Cool! I'll be posting more details about it in a few days. This is the format we've been using for our Top Ten Parties for the last decade or so. However, we do that one as a private group on Facebook. I want to start this new countdown for all the Substackers.

I did hear that Cure song but I guess I forgot about it. Their new album didn't do anything for me this year!

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I got a long drive today so this’ll be perfect!

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Awesome! And I'm sure a song or two on my list originated from one of your posts.

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