From Odelay at 30 to Mitski’s One Direction cover: this week’s standout picks
This preview, based only on the episode notes, points to a mix of reflection and discovery: a look back at Beck’s Odelay on its 30th anniversary, then a run of favorite new tracks. Expect Robin Hilton and Lars Gotrich to move from a landmark album to songs by Mitski, L’Rain, Shearwater and more.
This episode looks like a strong pick if you like music conversations that balance canon-worthy albums with brand-new discoveries. Based on the show notes alone, host Robin Hilton is joined by NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich to start with Beck’s *Odelay*, marking the album’s 30th anniversary before shifting into their selections for the best new tracks of the week. The biggest curiosity hook in the notes is Mitski’s cover of One Direction’s “Fireproof,” described as a surprising choice. From there, the playlist suggests a wide listening range rather than a single genre lane: Perennial’s “What’s New On The Beat Scene,” Sarah Davachi’s “Songs of the Smile’s Fig: III. Follies,” Shearwater’s “Daydream Unbeliever,” Sleep’s “Have Spacesuit Will Travel,” and L’Rain’s “soulless cycle.” If you enjoy hearing how critics and hosts connect older touchstone records to what’s happening now, this setup should be appealing. The notes also make clear that the episode is organized track by track, so it may be especially useful for listeners looking to sample new music recommendations without committing to a full deep-dive on one artist. In short: this is a preview-friendly episode for anyone interested in an anniversary nod to *Odelay* and a curated batch of new songs with a few unexpected turns.
About this episode
We share our picks for the best new tracks of the week, including Mitski’s surprising cover of One Direction’s “Fireproof.” But first, we remember Beck’s still-mind-blowing <em>Odelay</em>, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary. <br/><br/>NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich joins host Robin Hilton.<br/><br/>Featured artists and songs:<br/><br/>(00:00) Beck’s <em>Odelay</em> at 30<br/><br/>(03:39) Perennial: “What’s New On The Beat Scene” <br/><br/>(08:55) Mitski: “Fireproof” <br/><br/>(13:50) Sarah Davachi: “Songs of the Smile’s Fig: III. Follies”<br/><br/>(21:56) Shearwater: “Daydream Unbeliever”<br/><br/>(32:33) Sleep: “Have Spacesuit Will Travel”<br/><br/>(41:39) L’Rain: “soulless cycle”<br/><br/>Reviews help! Leave us one on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-songs-considered/id79687345"target="_blank" > Apple</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/10LYbliXlNZe1VStsTkcC0?si=b94426ae945445df"target="_blank" >Spotify</a> wherever you listen to podcasts. <br/><br/>Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: <a href="mailto:allsongs@npr.org"target="_blank" >allsongs@npr.org</a><br><br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>