All Songs Considered

New Mix: Ólafur Arnalds, Khruangbin, Whyte Horses, Ari Roar, More


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It's pretty much impossible to ever fully understand why we love or dislike a song. Sometimes we're just in a bad mood when we first hear it and the whole experience sours. Or maybe the opposite happens: You're in a totally elated mood and every song you hear sounds way better than it really is. We open this week's show with a brief reflection on this phenomenon before settling on the one thing we're always looking for no matter what: Songs that transport us in some way. Full playlist: 1. Whyte Horses: "Counting Down The Years," 2. Khruangbin: "Evan Finds The Third Room," 3. Beatrice Dear: "Atungak," 4. Abuse Of Power: "View Of The Few," 5. Ari Roar: "Don't Have A Fit," 6. Ólafur Arnalds: "re:member"
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