Get going

Mornings need a jolt. In a cup or on the stereo. It's never easy shifting from the casual Sunday slide into consciousness to Monday's starched routine. I'll take whatever help I can get. This song seems to about snoozing into the afternoon, but does a fine job moving me into the machinery of the workweek.

The Changes - When I Wake

B-side myself

Despite my longtime loyalty to the Cure, I find myself cringing at most of their stuff these days. Pornography, in particular, sounds almost like a joke now. At the same time, their lighter stuff charms more and more. I'm thinking this is one of their finest tracks, B-side or otherwise. Safe for parties.

The Cure - Throw Your Foot