All Songs Considered The Contenders, Vol. 7: The songs we can't stop playing this week
Apr 16, 2024
Discover the captivating sounds of thunderous shoegaze, Cuban piano classics, and deeply moving stories in this week's best songs. Dive into emotional depth, explore sonic wonders, and embrace the beauty of traditional music while exploring the impact and uncertainty of art and life. Plus, a repetitive melody and sponsor messages add an entertaining twist to the mix.
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Transformative Power of Music
- Robin Hilton discusses the transformative power of music, using Pedro the Lion's song "Modesto" as an example.
- The song tells a story about a young man working at a guitar store who discovers his passion for creating art.
Modesto and Grandaddy
- The song "Modesto" captures youthful idealism, hope, and the beauty of artistic creation.
- It reminds Robin of Grandaddy, another band from Modesto, and may even reference Jim Fairchild, a member of that band.
Felix Contreras's Percussion Background
- Felix Contreras has been a percussionist since he was 12 or 13.
- He started banging on pots and pans and got his first congas at 15.