All Songs Considered The Contenders, Vol. 4: Our running list of the year's best songs
Mar 5, 2024
Join hosts as they discuss potential songs for the best-of-the-year lists, featuring Empress Of, Rosie Tucker, Patrick Watson, and more. Dive into the emotional depth of cover songs and new artists' music styles while exploring the themes of joy, melancholy, and personal growth through music.
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Feminina by Empress Of
- Brittany Luse enjoys Empress Of's song "Femenina" for its upbeat pop sound and house edge.
- She also appreciates the lyrics' playful exploration of gender roles and inversion of dating debate language.
Melancholy in Dance Music
- Stephen Thompson notes that dance music, while designed for joy, is often best when it evokes some melancholy.
- He compares this to comedians, who often excel in dramatic roles because comedy is inherently more challenging.
All My Exes Live in Vortexes
- Robin Hilton points out that the title of Rosie Tucker's song, "All My Exes Live in Vortexes," doesn't appear in the lyrics.
- He and Stephen Thompson discuss the meaning, with Stephen suggesting it's a play on a George Strait song.