Despite the fact that dozens and dozens of new albums have been released over the last few weeks, not many have knocked my socks off, and I refuse to recommend albums to you unless I’m sockless. Therefore, I’m repeating a stopgap measure and presenting you with a mix of tunes from my extensive Song Of The Week candidate pool.

Maybe a few will be familiar. Maybe a few will be new to you. And maybe one will leave you barefoot.

The Critters – “Mr. Dieingly Sad”

Tyrone Davis – “Turn Back The Hands Of Time”

The dB’s – “Amplifier”

Gene – “Still Can’t Find The Phone”

Over The Rhine – “Cruel And Pretty”