The best Sunday morning albums
Summary
Hosts Hazel Sills, Lars Gotrich, and Robin Hilton explore the unique vibe of Sunday mornings, sharing personal playlists that set the tone for the day. They discuss categories like "Alone at Last" and "Minding My Grits," featuring tracks from Astro Gilberto, The Congos, and Ishmael Williams. The episode highlights how music helps listeners unwind, reflect, and prepare for the week ahead.
Topics discussed
Sponsor message for Country People by Daniel Mason
Defining the vibe of Sunday morning music
Nostalgic picks: Astro Gilberto and family memories
Waking up kids and Lee Scratch Perry's Ark of the Covenant
Early risers: Modra Deuce and the love of silence
Robin's preference for solitude and Teresa Salguero
Sponsors: BetterHelp, Made In Cookware, and Rinse
Brain activation: Laurie Spiegel's The Expanding Universe
Ska and soulful rousing: Bagel Brooks
Nostalgia and safety picks: Django Reinhardt and more
Rousing albums: Stereolab and Terza's Devotion
The Sunday Blues and cancelled plans
Weekend recovery and the dread of Tuesday mornings
Sponsor message for strawberry.me career coaching
Minding grits and Alan Lomax's Southern Journey
Album structure and language preferences in music
Into the Heart of Love and the ritual of making tea
Brunch debates and St. Germain's Tourist
Outro, playlist info, and final sponsors
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