Alternative Grab Bag VII

Having just returned to the United States a few weeks ago after two years in the Middle East, my family and I are currently enjoying the cool September weather and lush greenery of Northern Virginia. Like other parts of the planet right now, things here are a bit strange due to the global pandemic (and I am still confused why America leads the world in COVID-19 deaths). While it feels like fall (my favorite season) is just around the corner, we will soon be on our way to the Caribbean and so will miss the changing of the leaves and Halloween. When feeling out of sorts or dealing with mixed emotions, I have often found alternative music can be just what the doctor ordered. Here are some of my alternative favorites including punk, new wave, baroque pop, emo/hardcore, and indie/alternative. Enjoy!

Lee Hazlewood

01. Sarah McLachlan – “Answer (Live)” (2003)

02. Jonathan Richman – “Vincent Van Gogh” (2004)

03. New Order – “Be a Rebel” (2020)

04. Scott Walker – “30 Century Man” (1969)

05. American Music Club – “Johnny Mathis’ Feet” (1993)

06. Scott Walker – “Montague Terrace (In Blue)” (1967)

07. Bat for Lashes – “The Boys of Summer (Live)” (2019)

08. Lou Reed – “The Day John Kennedy Died” (1982)

09. Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers – “New England” (1976)

10. Beck – “The Golden Age” (2002)

11. Scott Walker – “Mathilde” (1967)

12. John Cale – “Andalucia” (1973)

13. Lee Hazlewood – “Your Sweet Love” (1966)

14. The Divine Comedy – “Our Mutual Friend” (2004)

15. The Dead Milkmen – “Born to Love Volcanos” (1988)

16. Fugazi – “Burning Too” (1989)
17. Fugazi – “Do You Like Me” (1995)
18. The Divine Comedy – “When the Lights Go Out All Over Europe” (1994)

19. Haircut 100 – “Lemon Firebrigade” (1982)

20. Fugazi – “Public Witness Program” (1993)

Listen to the playlist on Spotify...

Recommended Links:

Fugazi – “Public Witness Program”