Music of the Day, 23 April 2025

for too long

Frustration. I don’t like it, but that may be the theme of my week. Can I just toss out a couple of categories to provide context and then move on? They are “enshittification” and “some people.” But not all is on the negative side: while thinking about what I wanted to listen to while working this morning, I remembered a groovy band a friend introduced me to several months ago and decided I needed to hear something by them immediately.

What I settled on turned out to be quite different from their debut MotD piece, but is every bit as satisfying.

“Too Long” is from the Monophonics’ 2015 album, Sound of Sinning. I chose the track randomly from the band’s YouTube channel and was delighted when it fit my mood. Even the line “I believe in me” hit at the right time.

I can’t work well to non-instrumental songs; even if the words are in an unfamiliar language or are a nonsense chant, I can’t seem to get my mind to not lock on them in order to wring some meaning out of them.¹ So while I won’t be listening to the full album while I work, I do plan to return to it this afternoon. Whether it’s mostly languorous music or something more up tempo, I’m confident I’ll enjoy it.

Speaking of instrumentals, there seems to be a small group of y’all trying to sway me to feature more classical pieces in this space. In addition to the recent public encouragement, YouTube has been dogging me; and this morning a dear friend dropped an irresistible link in my lap. So it’s on, friends. Not sure when, but it’s gonna happen.² But first I’ll be soaking in more of the Monophonics’ delectable sound.

1. also frustrating! But I can deal with it

2. and at least one will feature another unusual instrument