Quick Hits

Rufus Wainwright -- "Going to a Town" A beautiful ballad of discontent directed at the current state of these United States.
Download here. Ibrahim Ferrer -- "Si Te Contara" A latin, jazzy, passionate and elegant tune from this late Cuban crooner of Buena Vista Social Club fame.
Download here. Marnie Stern -- "Put all your Eggs in One Basket and then Watch that Basket!" Frenzied chanting, spiraling guitars and a guest appearance of the pop-and-go drumming from Zach Hill of Hella make this two and a half minute titan of a song enough to drive you batty with delight.
Download here. Richard Swift -- "The Ballad of You Know Who (Daytrotter.com session)" Swift's solo rendition of this tear-jerking tune on piano is even more heartbreaking and engaging than the version contained on Dressed up for the Letdown.
Download here.