Mandaris

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Which lyric always gives you goosebumps?

This song used to get me every time. It's because at the time that the song came out, I would confuse friendliness for romantic feelings.

I just got bad advice.

Crucial Track for April 5, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:29:49 -0700

"Settle Down" by Kimbra

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A song by a band that you haven't yet posted anything by

A lot of people like the song "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye and just stop there. Kimbra sang the second part and gave a great response. I felt it was such a great hit that I looked her up to find that she's done a couple of albums.

This was my favorite track from the album that had come out around that time.

Crucial Track for April 4, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:19:55 -0700

"Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell

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A song by someone you've met, or would like to meet

I don't think you should meet your heroes and I really don't know what I would do or ask if I was to meet them. So, I'd like to talk to this person to get their story of what it was like to make one of the biggest Halloween hits of all time and how the industry has changed since it was introduced.

I'd also try not to ask what it was like to work with Michael Jackson.

Post - April 7, 2026 9:28 AM

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:28:26 -0700

I noticed that I’ve stopped taking as many pictures recently.

Crucial Track for April 3, 2026

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:06:32 -0700

"The Elements" by Tom Lehrer

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A song that's largely acoustic

I had a coworker introduce the music of Tom Lehrer and I have to say that I am very happy to have this in my library. Some of his other songs are darker in humor but I wanted to share this one because it talks to the nerd in me.

Crucial Track for April 2, 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:48:44 -0700

"Bad Things" by Jace Everett

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What song did you discover in a tv show or movie?

My wife and I used to watch True Blood for a while. We stopped shortly after the fairies were introduced. Sometimes, I think about going back to the show to see how some of my favorite characters ended up, but there are so many other shows that want my attention.

Also, that's what fan wikis are for.

Crucial Track for April 1, 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:43:51 -0700

"Clint Eastwood" by Gorillaz

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Which artist did you discover thanks to a music video?

I remember exactly where I was when this song came on. I was in the living room folding my (kind of) white laundry on a Sunday and watching MTV back in 2000. I had never seen anything like it.

Post - April 1, 2026 10:08 AM

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:08:13 -0700

I think my posts are being filtered and no one can see them. It’s liberating and kind of frustrating at the same time.

Crucial Track for March 31, 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:38:08 -0700

"All At Sea" by Jamie Cullum

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Post one of your favorite relaxing songs.

I haven't heard this song in a while.

Crucial Track for March 30, 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:13:26 -0700

"Sorry for Party Rocking" by LMFAO

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Some albums have a good opening track, but the 2nd track is totally killer. What's your favorite 2nd track song?

I don't know if the first track counts because it's more of an introduction of the album.

Crucial Track for March 29, 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:35:07 -0700

"Purple Rain" by Prince & The Revolution

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Post one of your favorite songs that has the name of a color in the title.

I think this is one his biggest hits and a movie that I vaguely remember. I love the way that Prince did so many things and never limited himself.

Crucial Track for March 28, 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:13:46 -0700

"Ready, Steady, Go!" by Harry Styles

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What's your favorite new track released this week?

This wasn't released this week, but it's still pretty recent. I think this is one of my favorite tracks on the album.

Post - March 29, 2026 4:01 PM

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:01:17 -0700

Can you see this in the timeline?

Post - March 27, 2026 1:17 PM

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:17:58 -0700

Lillies wears her special shoes when she’s playing in the dirt.

Crucial Track for March 27, 2026

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:01:41 -0700

"Rolling in the Deep" by Adele

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Share a track by your favorite vocalist of all-time.

I think Adele has a wonderful voice and I appreciate that she uses it with restraint. I heard she's taking a little bit of break. I'd rather she do that then force another round of hits that may or may not happen.

Crucial Track for March 26, 2026

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:37:47 -0700

"I swear, I Really Wanted To Make A "Rap" Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time" by André 3000

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What's your favorite instrumental song?

I remember when this came out and it really reminded me that artist can do different things if they want to. I've loaded this one up and will listen to it as I go to sleep.

Post - March 25, 2026 3:19 PM

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:19:01 -0700

I hope something good comes your way

Crucial Track for March 25, 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:16:54 -0700

"California Love (feat. Roger Troutman & Dr. Dre)" by 2Pac

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A song that represents where you live

Crucial Track for March 24, 2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:16:32 -0700

"Walk This Way" by Hayseed Dixie

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Post a cover that's done in a different style than the original version.

I used to listen to a podcast called Coverville and they would frequently have some blue grass covers of different songs. I picked this version because I wrote about the Run-DMC cover and I wanted to highlight how you can do a song in multiple ways.