Taking a break from drumming for The Killers, Ronnie Vannucci‘s Big Talk project returned with album Straight In No Kissin’ earlier this year. To celebrate the Big V has made us this playlist which is an “appreciation for the underplayed and Underrated – including, but not limited to, these fine songs, in no specific order…”
Hiss Golden Messenger – Lucia
ike instant love in a song.”
Blake Mills – If I’m Unworthy
“Young songwriter, but after hearing him sing and play the guitar you’d think he was 300 years old.”
Susanne Sundfør – Delirious
“I imagine the craziest ‘dark yoga’ session and when I leave I’m covered in candle wax and someone else’s blood. That’s not weird, right?”
Mac Demarco – Another One
“On a boat in the Atlantic, with a can of beer, for hours.”
Townes Van Zandt – To Live Is To Fly
“Put this one and grab her and hold her tight.”
Will Butler – Witness
“One day little brother’s gonna grow up and be big too. Watch out.”
Wreckless Eric – Take The Cash
“True rock n roll and good advice all in one song.”
Slaves – Where’s Your Car Debbie?
“Debbie!”
Andrew Bird – Fiery Crash
“Broke in a new record player with song, and it still works!”
Dawes – Don’t Send Me Away
“You could get out of jail with a song this sweet, honest and well played.”
Robert Palmer – Johnny And Mary
“I do a funny dance with this classic. Pay me, I’ll show you.”
Neko Case – I’m An Animal
“She’s a force.”
Irma Thomas – Anyone Who Knows What Love Is
“True love in slow motion.”
J.D. McPherson – Bridgebuilder
“I am getting to be a real softie. This guy rules. Look him up, you won’t regret it.”
Plague Vendor – Black Sap Scriptures
“My favorite new band.”
Benmont Tench – Like The Sun (Michoachan)
“The Heartbreakers heart.”
Deer Tick – Art Isn’t Real
“Wish I wrote this.”
Ex Hex – Don’t Wanna Lose
“Girl power.”
David Johannsen – Heart Of Gold
“The other heart of gold.”
John Frusciante – The Will To Death
“Frusciante for Prez!”
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