A Muso's Top 10: Idlewild
Having recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the release of their first record with a Best Of, frontman Roddy gave us a rundown of what's been rocking his car, kitchen and living room at Chez Woomble
1. Devendra Banhart - Seahorse
From his new record. I'm a big Devandra fan. His record is eclectic and fabulous.
2. The Duke Spirit - Lasoo
I got a digital radio for a 30th birthday present. It's a new best friend. BBC 6 music is a revelation. I listen to it every evening when I'm cooking my dinner. This song gets a lot of spins. It's a great sounding rock song. Good words.
3. Rilo Kiley - Dreamworld
Like a modern day Fleetwood Mac. Perfect on the radio, if only it got more plays than half the rubbish filling the nation's airwaves.
4. Louis Armstrong - Old Kentucky Home
I love old jazz vocalists. This LP is usually on in the evening if people are round hanging out. It goes well with alcohol.
5. Mary Margeret O'Hara - A New Day
A real cult favourite from the 80s. Don't know why this one wasn't a hit. I love her voice.
6. BB King - Hummingbird
I have a live version of this and it always reminds me of being in Texas...somewhere boiling hot, drinking beer and eating barbecue.
7. Funkadelic - Uncle Jam
My wife has turned me into a major Parliament/Funkadelic fan, so I usually listen to this with her in the living room.
8. Grateful Dead - Viola Lee Blues
The live version is 29 minutes long. Good soundtrack to a summer picnic.
9. Wilco - Impossible Germany
My favourite record of the year. Suits any mood, very uplifting, subtle. I like listening to it quietly, driving in my car.
10. Ossian - The Road to Drumlemon
Classic Scottish folk group, this one reminds me of the Scottish highlands. It's a vivid piece of singing.
Scottish Fiction: Best of 1997-2007 is out now via EMI
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