I submit this song. That’s it.

I heard this song around the time of Andrew Bird’s, “Fake Palindromes.” They’re not similar but, to me, they’re tied to a time period.

It’s a song that rips from start to finish. There are early elements that remind me of Arcade Fire, Andrew Bird, Fiona Apple, and others.

This song shows off Florence’s writing, singing, and the rumbling orchestration of the Machines. Instant favorite from the new album.

It’s Halloween. This song’s great. What else is there to say?

This song, and this album, is so good. Great opening track for what follows. I had the chance to see them live recently and they put on one heck of a live show. 10/10, would recommend.

Again, off prompt, but some folks have been posting late 90s/early 2000s emo and this song, though it came later, fits right there. I saw them in a basement club in State College, PA, about a decade ago. Great show; great song.

The build up in the beginning to the first lines.

Going off prompt, but I’m waiting for The Beaches newest album at the end of the month. This song’s a banger and the other singles released are great. Great vocals, great orchestration, and has breakdowns in all the right places.

What’s a hidden gem you wish more people knew about?

Hoo wee. I’m sure more people know about this than I think. Lady Lamb is phenomenal and this is the first song of hers I came across (I think) a few years ago. Dip your toe here and then dive into her albums immediately after, in particular, “Ripely Pine.”

This song has been in my queue over the last few months.

I saw Lamb of God live years ago with Boysetsfire (I think that was the same show) and it was a great, hot, brutal, punishing show.

This song seems apropos these days and it’s odd that I keep circling back to old songs that tie into my mood/feelings/whatever with the state of things.

Also, it’s just a really good song.