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Sherman Alexie's avatar

"Visiting Hours" had me immediately smiling. I hear a little bit of "That Thing You Do" by the Oneders which means I'm hearing some Wayne Schlesinger. Awesome.

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S.W. Lauden's avatar

Glad you dig it! Tons of great music in The Speedways' catalog. The Schlesinger influence on that one is undeniable.

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Dennis's avatar

Another great list! Thanks for including me.

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PF + HB's avatar

Great picks!! Are you hip to the new Jellybricks record?

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S.W. Lauden's avatar

Yes!

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Lee Coursey's avatar

Great GPFNP selections, Steve, as always! I started listening to Dropkick in 2023 via their album, The Wireless Revolution. I really love the new album, and I selected them a week or two ago as the Featured Artist for LeeCo Radio 2. I tell anyone who loves Teenage Fanclub that if they're not listening to Dropkick, they're really missing out.

For some reason (probably the rhythm,) "Ultraviolet" reminded me of "Blue Diamonds" by The Long Winters, from their 2003 album, When I Pretend to Fall.

For your consideration, here are some recently-released guitar pop songs I'm enjoying now:

- Calling The Bad Ones Home by The Mayflies USA

- Hello Operator by Librarians With Hickeys

- Tower of Babel by Ocean Beach

- Turning the Knife by Shrapnel

- Hey! by Mt. Misery

- Still OK by Healees

- Sunshine Getaway by JD McPherson

- Caroline's Gone by The Asteroid No.4

- Flower Girl by Bad Dog

- Second Skin by Nada Surf

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S.W. Lauden's avatar

Awesome! Love all of these suggestions.

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Justin Steiner's avatar

I'm honored that you've included me again.

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