It's cold out, the sky is overcast and you're more tired than usual. Feeling gloomy? You're not alone. We're all succeptible seasonal depression.
The thing is: You can fight back.
Our recommendation? Do it with tunes. We asked local music-slash-coffee shop for the best vinyl to ward off winter doldrums. Here are manager Jeff Ogiba's picks:
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1. Mary "Queenie" Lyons
Soul Fever
[1970] Deluxe
Reminiscent of early Mavis Staples, this soul singer's obscure funk will kick the boogie out of more mainstream alternatives.
2. Swimsuit
S/T
[2011] Speakertree Records
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"Equal parts scrappy and soft," this 2011 effort by Speaker Tree Records' pop group maintains lots of jumpy drumbeats and melodic harmonies. Easy to sing along with!
3. Beach Boys
Pet Sounds
[1966] Capitol Records
The eleventh studio album by California's unofficial ambassadors of beach-rock is a testament to everything fun, eclectic and catchy.
4. Mind Spiders
Meltdown
[2012] Dirtnap Records
This lo-fi, dark-wave punk album is full of oversized Texan heart. You can't help but get caught up in its organ-led balladry and over-the-top songwriting.
5. The Promise Ring
Nothing Feels Good
[1997] Jade Tree Records
Happy, bouncy songs, yes? But not a throw-away tune in the bunch! Listen and love.
