Stress. My word for 2018…or, to be more succinct, the word that most accurately captures the year just passed. While most of the stress was not beneficial or positive, there were some moments where that stress pushed me into success: A new job. My first marathon & visit in Amsterdam, Netherlands. My first visit to London, UK. My first multi-day bicycle ride.
This collection, which represents my favorite music discovered during the past year, helped me survive this stressful year…by either providing me hope or escape. Hopefully you’ll find several tracks you like, and perhaps some artists you might not otherwise hear. Please check out their other work; this sampling is only a small taste of their respective talents.
This year’s compilation, the 15th annual, is dedicated to the memory of our sweet dog Buster, who we put down this past summer after a lovely 15-year life. Buster was the epitome of a faithful friend who loved socializing & playing in water. We will miss his handsome face, expert watchdog-ging, and affable personality. Rest in peace, old friend.
Sit back and enjoy this year’s collection. Thanks for listening, and here’s hoping 2019 is less stressful…for you & me both.
xo, jr
A WINTERY MIX 2018
- Mighty River – Mary J. Blige
- The Good Side – Troye Sivan
- No Matter What – Calum Scott
- Say Something – Justin Timberlake featuring Chris Stapleton
- Human Being – Robyn featuring Zhala
- Nevermind – Dennis Lloyd
- Nina Cried Power – Hozier featuring Mavis Staples
- Every Moment – Jazz Morley
- Make me Feel – Janelle Monáe
- Low – Lenny Kravitz
- Sad Song Backwards – Jake Shears
- Out of the Darkness (A Place Where we Belong) – ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie‘ cast featuring John McCrea
- Beautiful Life – Rick Astley
- Never Ever – Lisa Stansfield
- All for You – Years & Years
- Get Out – Chvrches
- Northern Soul – Above & Beyond featuring Richard Bedford
- Purple Hearts – Jeremy Messersmith
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