It's late, you're restless, not ready for sleep but you don't want to be around a lot of people either. So you grab the keys to the car, pop in a CD, and head out. The music has to be just right though. It starts off just like the drive, easy, smooth and silky. But like any road trip, this drive has a few surprises in store; some moments of excitement, an unexpected twist, a little excitement, and then the return home to familiar streets with turns and stretches you can drive without even thinking about. And before you know it, you're home again, relaxed and ready to turn in, your late night adventure behind you.

This episode is very much like that drive. I pulled all the music together knowing it reflected some of the best new tracks I could find, but with no discernible theme -- until I gave it the first post-production listen. Then it just reminded me of a late-night drive, when you're not really in the mood to go anywhere in particular, but rather just out and back home again for the sake of the drive.

So go on, take it for a spin; your "Excursion" awaits!