Mental On My Mind – Of Two Minds
What/Who/Why
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“Picture This” by Blondie
Submitted by Ed
A favorite album from when I was an impressionable lad. Always loved this one and Sunday Girl. It was mostly about Deborah Harry’s voice, and swagger, for me at that point in time.
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“Spinnin’” by Soul Asylum
Submitted by Bill
From one of my favorite albums. The band has an especially great sound on it, and this is one of several excellent tracks. Love the two-guitar interplay, the dynamics, the stop-time break, and Pirner was at the top of his lyrical game on this LP. “Now it seems my peace of mind has come up for the bidding/All those I respect and trust I guess they were just kidding.”
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“Just My Imagination” by The Temptations
Submitted by Ian
Was always a fan of Motown. Another fine example
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“If I Can’t Change Your Mind” by Sugar
Submitted by Alan
I was almost certain I submitted this song before…and why not! This is from Bob Mould’s band Sugar. Great rhythm (I love when a rhythm on guitar is a hook), harmonies, great lead. The only problem with this submission is that there are many fabulous versions of this song. My favorite is actually the acoustic version which was a “B-side” on the CD single when I originally bought it. Mould has live versions which are just not as tight. There is even one called “Bob Mould covers Sugar song” which gave me a chuckle. The Decemberists also do a version of this.
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“State of Mind” by Raul Midon
Submitted by Dave
Not sure when and where I stumbled across this song but it stuck. Some great jazz performance chops here. Love the playing, the feel and vocal performance. That harmonic guitar pulse laced through-out kicked.