Independance days

I'm not sure if I more tired of being fried by work or complaining about how I keep getting fried by work. Not a great loop to be in, which makes this a well-timed holiday break, even if I can't help but feel like I'm neglecting at least a few responsibilities. So goes the self-inflicted psychological masochism. 

But let's forget all that and luxuriate in some classic disco. Nile Rodgers and company cooked up some irresistible tunes, and this is one of their early best. Some say this laid down the whole template — full-band lock groove, gospel-ish voices, and some fancy chordal moves to raise your eyebrows. Have yourselves a fabbo couple of days to unwind, assuming your schedule works out that way. And let's hope that power grid holds up.

Chic - Everybody Dance

Positively hot

There's a lot of evidence to think that this world is in decline. Hell, it probably is, and in ways that even our mightiest collective efforts can't do much to affect. And yet...you hear a song like this and all that dreariness goes away. I'll also refer you to a more personal take on this particular character who graces the 'blague today.

Harvey Scales - Keeps Getting Better