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Pickles Top Picks: 3/8/17

by Caleb Long

Here’s what I’ve been listening to this week:

Ryan Adams – “Do You Still Love Me?”

  • Ryan Adams just came out with a new album and it is killer! Adams is getting better with age and this song is evidence of it. Get ready for some Tom Petty vibes on this track.

James Brown – “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag”

  • I’ve had a lot of rhythm and blues on rotation this week, and so of course there is going to be a track from the godfather of soul in this list. This song is classic cool and is sure to make you get up off of that thing and dance.

Chance the Rapper – “No Problem”

  • Chance is hot right now. He just won a Grammy and labels are chasing after him like crazy. He’s a true badass. This track will make you feel just as cool. I mean, come on. Even 2 Chainz and Lil’ Wayne’s verses are pretty dope.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – “Nuclear Fusion”

  • King Gizzard’s new album, “Flying Microtonal Banana”, is only about a week old and it’s already a classic in my book. This cut is easily my favorite because it’s a slow groover with a slinky, sexy beat.

Childish Gambino – “Redbone”

  • This track is my current anthem. Dropping raps in favor of more vintage influences like Funkadelic, Gambino is back and bigger than ever. If this track doesn’t get you bopping your head, then I’m not sure what will.

Fuzz – “What’s In My Head”

  • If you’re looking for a rocker, you’re going to get it here. This track is grungy and psychedelic with a groovy bass line. Think Cream, but louder.

Anderson .Paak – “Heart Don’t Stand A Chance”

  • My buddy John showed this guy to me, and I’ve been hooked on his album, “Malibu” ever since. Not just hip hop, and not just rhythm and blues. Anderson .Paak incorporates the best of both worlds.

Mac Demarco – “My Old Man”

  • Mac is getting ready to put out a new album soon, and this song is the most recent cut from it. With mellow vibes and a sampled beat, Mac gets honest about slowly becoming his father. I can certainly relate with that.

Frank Ocean – “Pink + White”

  • Frank Ocean’s “Blond” is a modern masterpiece and this cut is certainly evidence of that. This song has a great beat and dreamy vocals. Perfect for chill vibes while you’re with that special someone.

Arctic Monkeys – “R U Mine?”

  • I’d argue at this point that this song is an indie rock classic. This track is a real rocker with some hot guitar licks and some unbelievable drum fills. “R U Mine?” is a great track to end the week with.

 

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