Explosive Stress Syndrome

Yes, the dreaded ESS. Everything's happening at once. Stupid expectations. Why can't "When I get to it, Bucky" be a valid deadline?

Anyway, since I won't have a new post in a while, unless you count this, and I don't, I've created a new a new Radio SFT Playlist.

My sister (known as Aunt Maneen in hour house) requested some new tunes. So this time out I've decided to supply her with the wonder that is the music of Stephin Merritt. Rich, layered, organic and surprisingly poetic and romantic.

Yes, I put the song from the diamond commercial. So if you recognize "Kiss Me Like You Mean It" it is because you've heard it on TV. Also, I included "The Book of Love" because Peter Gabriel recently did a souless cover of it for the souless remake of the very good Japanese film "Shall We Dance". This one is much better.

In this mix you'll hear Stephin Merritt, Magnetic Fields, The 6ths and The Gothic Archies. Mr. Merritt has many moods, and each band reflects one of his musical directions. However, more than any other playlist I've put up, I can vouch for the sheer quality of every song.

They may sound a little different to you at first. But that's okay. Just hold yourself and listen. Eventually you'll realize that Stephin Merritt is like my generation's Cole Porter. He writes in the tradition of the good old standards. But with a Pop/Rock/Folk/Techno slant. Though his electronic songs aren't featured here.

Have a happy Thanksgiving. And consider how thankful you are for the wonder that is the Jell-O mold. Any food that can actively suspend a marshmallow has to be good. Unless you're a vegetarian. Then be thankful that you don't have hooves.