pure science with a splash of black cat

Brian Culbertson - “Sensuality”
from It’s On Tonight

When I was thinking of how I would describe this song to talk you into listening to it, most of the things I came up with were a little too…evocative, shall we say. Suffice it to say, the title of the song should give you a good idea of what it’s going to sound like, and the album is the kind of thing you put on the stereo to set a cetain mood. Really hot record, and no words getting in the way, telling you what’s going on. You gotta feel it. And you will.

Previously: Always Remember

Dianne Reeves - “Pick Yourself Up”
from Good Night, and Good Luck

For Sam.

Nothing’s impossible, I’ve found
For when my chin is on the ground
I pick myself up, dust myself off
And start all over again

Don’t lose your confidence if you slip
Be grateful for a pleasant trip
And pick yourself up, dust yourself off
And start all over again

Work like a soul inspired
‘Til the battle of the day is won
You may be and sick tired
But you’ll be a man, my son

Will you remember the famous men
Who had to fall to rise again?
So take a deep breath, pick yourself up
And start all over again

Work like a soul inspired
‘Til the battle of the day is won
You may be sick and tired
But you’ll be a man, my son

Will you remember the famous men
Who had to fall to rise again?
So take a deep breath, pick yourself up
And start all over again

Fonseca - “Lagartija azul”
from Corazón

This song is completely absurd (first hint: the title means “blue lizard”) and therefore hilarious. It’s also a ton of fun, musically. Exactly the kind of song you can get into regardless of language. Just do me a favor and listen to it once; you’ll see what I mean.

Previously: Hace tiempo / Te mando flores / Arroyito