Exploring the new Mavis Staples album in Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music
This week’s edition of Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music delves into some noteworthy covers, including tracks from Mavis Staples’ latest album, “Sad And Beautiful World.” The episode also highlights songs handpicked by Mavis from the original artists. Additionally, the show features a focus on the Detroit roots of the individual who launched the iconic Bloodshot Records in Chicago, showcasing new releases from Sampa The Great, Detroit’s own Nick Behnan, a piece honoring the late Motown artist Ted Lucas, and much more.
The playlist for the episode includes an eclectic mix of tracks, such as “Sad And Beautiful World” by Mavis Staples, “God Speed” by Frank Ocean, “Cold At Night” by Mountain Goats, “Stay In Your Lane” by Courtney Barnett, and “The Line” by Nick Behnan. The selection continues with “What A Racket” by Joe Jackson (as Max Champion), “Hit Single” by Joe Jackson, “Can’t Hold Us” by Sampa The Great, and “Hold On To The Light” by Jack Johnson & Hermanos Gutiérrez. Bartees Strange’s “Ain’t Nobody Making Me High,” The Hangabouts’ “Evelyn Wood,” and Infinity Song’s “Hater’s Anthem” are also featured, along with tracks from Folk Bitch Trio, Ted Lucas, and many others.
The second hour showcases tunes like “Chicago” by Mavis Staples, “We Got To Have Peace” by Curtis Mayfield, “Trixies, Pt. 1” by Squeeze, and an acoustic performance of “From The Cradle To The Grave” by Squeeze. The episode includes more acoustic performances by artists like the Kate Hinote Trio, Old 97’s, Alejandro Escovedo, Ryan Adams, and Robbie Fulks. Additionally, songs from Cautious Clay, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and a collaboration between Jeff Buckley & Gary Lucas round out the episode.
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