Ep. 26: Our 2023 Year-Ender Episode

We made it through another challenging year and we couldn't be happier! From forced career changes to grieving the death of a pet, 2023 was a real struggle. But now that it's mostly in the rear view mirror, we can look back fondly at some of the musical highlights that kept us afloat. Brian's Selections: 5. Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "Nadja" 4. El Michaels Affair + Black Thought - "The Weather" 3. The Beatles - "For No One" 2. Muddy Waters - "She’s Alright" 1. De La Soul - "Trying People" Kate's Selections: 5. Electric Light Orchestra - "Mr. Blue Sky" 4. Sylvan Esso - "Ferris Wheel" 3. Olivia Rodrigo - "bad idea right?" 2. L’Imperatrice - "Fou" 1. Kate & GAHR (aka, Daniel Gahr) - "Untitled07" Pam's Selections: 5. De La Soul - "Simply" 4. Buscrates - Control Center (album) 3. Sessa - "Sereia Sentimental" 2. Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan (book) by Alex Pappademas & Joan Lemay + "My Old School" (song) 1. Antonio Carlos Jobim - "Aguas de Março (Waters of March)" Listen to our 2023 Year Ender companion playlist, including all of the songs we discussed + others we loved this year Subscribe to The Creative Commonwealth Substack