08/26/2026
Wednesday: 9 to 5 And Odd Jobs - Dolly Parton
In remembrance of the late Dolly Parton, we’ll be playing one of her best albums. This album features the title track “9 to 5,” which topped both the country and pop charts. The track was as an anthem of empowerment for working women.
Thursday: Automatic for The People – R.E.M.
Automatic for the People is one of the finest, most moving records of the 1990s. The album marks a massive evolution for the band as they matured from high-energy college rock for dark, orchestral reflections on mortality, aging, and grief. Each song stands distinctly on its own, seamlessly blending Michael Stipe’s poetic lyricism with subtle arrangements written by Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones.
Friday: Graceland – Paul Simon
Paul Simon’s 1986 masterpiece, Graceland, is celebrated for its revolutionary fusion of American pop-folk and South African township music. Driven by dynamic rhythms, bright guitar lines, and rich vocal harmonies, the album bridges disparate musical traditions into a remarkably cohesive sound. Tracks like “The Boy in the Bubble,” “You Can Call Me Al,” and the title track shine as brilliant arrangements where intricate basslines and buoyant horns drive Simon’s razor-sharp lyricism.
Saturday: Station to Station – David Bowie
Station to Station is David Bowie’s 1976 masterpiece and his key achievement from his Berlin era. Fueled by motorik rhythms, aggressive funk basslines, and jagged art-rock guitars, the album seamlessly bridges soul-infused groove with cold European avant-garde. Driven by rhythm section powerhouse Dennis Davis and George Murray, tracks like “Golden Years,” “TVC 15,” and “Stay” showcase precise, hypnotic arrangements underneath Bowie’s soaring vocal performances.
Sunday: Folk N’ Roll - Taylor Hollingsworth
For Reg’s Deep Dive, Reg will be playing us Taylor Hollingsworth’s Folk N’ Roll. This album blends rustic blues, lo-fi rock, and intimate storytelling. Released on Team Love Records, it features his gravelly vocals and rhythmic fingerpicking. Its unvarnished sound delivers a gritty, nostalgic aesthetic to showcase authentic Southern songwriting.