01/22 - Turn The Oscillator!

Ok, ok, ok! Here we gooooo! Another year, another top 5! Let's hit the ground running (two weeks late) with some rrrrrrock!

 

The White Stripes - Hello Operator

Never a bad time to rediscover early White Stripes. Sonic economy, pregnant pauses and an oh so satisfying harmonica solo to top it off

Mötley Crüe - Too Fast For Love

Well, here's a band I can't claim to be a conoisseur of. I've never been very interested in this type of tetosterone- and trema-laden classic rock. But at some point, for some party or the like, someone has downloaded this track to my iTunes, and well, there's no denying its riff-heavy, bouncy appeal. 2021 was too fast love, let's see if 2022 is too.

Bob Dylan - Obviously Five Believers

The thin wild mercury sound at its most unleashed never gets old.

Fifteen jugglers

Five believers

All dressed like men

Tell your mama not to worry because

They're just my friends

Hey Colossus - Tied In A Firing Line

An epic, rumbling build-up with a fantastic payoff five minutes in. I would very much like to see this band live, please.

Cleo Sol - 23

I have started to go through the Best of 2021 lists. Lots of discoveries to look forward to. This a lovely little closer with 60s girl group-vibes I found among Pitchfork's 100 tracks.