not exactly obscure but i was surprised to hear Courtney Barnett's "Depreston" in a CVS today
― flappy bird, Friday, 27 May 2016 19:18 (seven years ago) link
heard that one in a movie theater bathroom last summer, too
― flappy bird, Friday, 27 May 2016 19:19 (seven years ago) link
The Records' "Starry Eyes" at a Chipotle the other day. Sorta surprising.
― geoffreyess, Friday, 27 May 2016 20:37 (seven years ago) link
The Pretty Things: "Get A Buzz" at Freebirds World Burrito
― Now I Know How Joan of Arcadia Felt (C. Grisso/McCain), Saturday, 28 May 2016 20:26 (seven years ago) link
Oooh, and now Bill Withers: "Who Is He (And What Is He To You)?"
― Now I Know How Joan of Arcadia Felt (C. Grisso/McCain), Saturday, 28 May 2016 21:00 (seven years ago) link
At work today, I was treated to the full twelve minute version of 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone.'
― Austin, Wednesday, 1 June 2016 05:46 (seven years ago) link
Nice!
― how's life, Wednesday, 1 June 2016 09:13 (seven years ago) link
They're on a roll today! So far, I've heard:
Bob Dylan - Positively 4th StreetSqueeze - Pulling Mussels From the ShellA Flock of Seagulls - Space Age Love Song
― Austin, Tuesday, 7 June 2016 22:18 (seven years ago) link
In the second half of my day, I got to hear:
The Kinks — Set Me FreeThe Jimmy Castor Bunch — It's Just Begun (probably the biggest surprise thus far)
― Austin, Wednesday, 8 June 2016 02:53 (seven years ago) link
Yeah wow, that last one is kind of all-time for the thread.
― bucyrus ohio, vus cun nus en l’aria (Doctor Casino), Wednesday, 8 June 2016 04:38 (seven years ago) link
New Order - Age of Consent
― Austin, Thursday, 9 June 2016 18:17 (seven years ago) link
The B-52's - Planet Claire
― Austin, Thursday, 9 June 2016 21:34 (seven years ago) link
Lou Gramm - Midnight Blue
― justfanoe (Greg Fanoe), Friday, 10 June 2016 00:24 (seven years ago) link
The Kinks — Sunny Afternoon
― Austin, Friday, 10 June 2016 03:12 (seven years ago) link
The Police - Walking in Your Footsteps
― King Nagl (Eazy), Friday, 10 June 2016 04:03 (seven years ago) link
Romeo Void - A Girl In Trouble (Is A Temporary Thing)
― Austin, Friday, 10 June 2016 18:41 (seven years ago) link
Teenage Fanclub's "About You" at a joint called BurgerFi.
― ellaguru, Friday, 10 June 2016 18:48 (seven years ago) link
R.E.M. — Talk About the Passion
― Austin, Friday, 10 June 2016 23:55 (seven years ago) link
I love how Austin needs a CVS fix every three hours.
― The burrito of ennui (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Friday, 10 June 2016 23:56 (seven years ago) link
Modern English - Someone's Calling
― Austin, Sunday, 12 June 2016 01:29 (seven years ago) link
Devo - Through Being Cool
― Austin, Sunday, 12 June 2016 03:35 (seven years ago) link
this thread makes me want to go and just like hang out at the cvs for an hour or two and slowly peruse the eye shadow colors or w/e
― riverine (map), Sunday, 12 June 2016 04:52 (seven years ago) link
i've always wanted to know in minute detail how these songs end up being played in these places, like is it sort of a roll of the dice among select back catalogs, are artists being measured according to some arbitrary standard, is it done in-house or contracted out, if the latter do these people offer the same service for other chains, how do they differentiate amongst their clients, etc.
― riverine (map), Sunday, 12 June 2016 05:04 (seven years ago) link
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzak_(brand)#Original_artist_programming
― brimstead, Sunday, 12 June 2016 05:38 (seven years ago) link
i recall hearing "Truly Madly Deeply" at a Stop n Shop recently
― Sharkie, Monday, 13 June 2016 18:41 (seven years ago) link
Unfortunately that one's not obscure
― skip, Monday, 13 June 2016 20:01 (seven years ago) link
what about "(i know) there's something going on"
― brimstead, Monday, 13 June 2016 20:16 (seven years ago) link
hmm not sure why i thought there was a parenthetical there.
― brimstead, Monday, 13 June 2016 20:17 (seven years ago) link
#13 on billboard hot 100
That one pops up in all kinds of strange places.
― The burrito of ennui (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Monday, 13 June 2016 20:19 (seven years ago) link
Frida was right, after all.
― bucyrus ohio, vus cun nus en l’aria (Doctor Casino), Tuesday, 14 June 2016 00:01 (seven years ago) link
Publix plays 38 Special's "Second Chance" every time I'm fucking there.
― Neanderthal, Tuesday, 14 June 2016 02:23 (seven years ago) link
They were really on a roll today with the new wave stuff at work:
The Cure — Lovesong (Extended Mix)Devo — That's GoodNew Order — Ceremony
― Austin, Thursday, 16 June 2016 05:43 (seven years ago) link
New Order - Love Vigilantes
― Austin, Thursday, 16 June 2016 19:23 (seven years ago) link
That's crazy, New Order have become like the Tom Petty of Goodwill.
― Dan is a #VegetablePuppet, he is NOT REAL. #flatearth (Dan Peterson), Thursday, 16 June 2016 21:01 (seven years ago) link
In a grocery store right now listening to Built to Spill ' s The Plan. This is surreal.
― how's life, Thursday, 16 June 2016 21:48 (seven years ago) link
R.E.M. - Harborcoat
― Austin, Friday, 17 June 2016 00:16 (seven years ago) link
Siouxsie and the Banshees - Dear Prudence
― Austin, Friday, 17 June 2016 02:27 (seven years ago) link
The Beginning of the End - Funky Nassau
― Austin, Monday, 20 June 2016 03:17 (seven years ago) link
Aztec Camera - Oblivious
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― Austin, Wednesday, 22 June 2016 22:41 (seven years ago) link
I heard I Want You by Elvis Costello at my suburban New Jersey supermarket the other day, and it was loud. I normally enjoy that song but as it turns out, aching sexual obsession doesn't go well with shopping for cat food and Raisin Bran. I couldn't wait for it to be over.
― kornrulez6969, Wednesday, 22 June 2016 23:05 (seven years ago) link
The Cyrkle — Turn Down Day
― Austin, Thursday, 23 June 2016 06:00 (seven years ago) link
Turn Down Day again this morning! And the ten minute long extended mix of 'Fascination Street' by the Cure.
― Austin, Thursday, 23 June 2016 19:22 (seven years ago) link
OMD - Talking Loud and Clear
And more Cyrkle! 'Red Rubber Ball' this time.
― Austin, Saturday, 25 June 2016 17:48 (seven years ago) link
Molly Hatchet: "Dreams To Remember" or whatever it's called, at Denny's
― Now I Know How Joan of Arcadia Felt (C. Grisso/McCain), Sunday, 26 June 2016 19:16 (seven years ago) link
and now Elton John: "Take Me To The Pilot"!
― Now I Know How Joan of Arcadia Felt (C. Grisso/McCain), Sunday, 26 June 2016 19:19 (seven years ago) link
...and as i'm leaving, most obscure of all--The Doors: "Gloria"
― Now I Know How Joan of Arcadia Felt (C. Grisso/McCain), Sunday, 26 June 2016 20:28 (seven years ago) link
R.E.M. - Seven Chinese Brothers
― Austin, Monday, 27 June 2016 00:16 (seven years ago) link
Tom Petty: "You and Me" at Jack In The Box
― Now I Know How Joan of Arcadia Felt (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 28 June 2016 15:41 (seven years ago) link
.,.and now Beach Boys: "Don't Worry Baby"
― Now I Know How Joan of Arcadia Felt (C. Grisso/McCain), Tuesday, 28 June 2016 15:57 (seven years ago) link