Here’s the playlist for 12-30-2025, the last show of the year, in which I discussed installing a new wireless access point, the alleged attack on Putin’s residence, and I counted down the Top 25 of 2025:
Hour 1
- The Tubes, “White Punks On Dope” [The Tubes (1975)]
- Blake Babies, “Temptation Eyes” [Rosy Jack World EP (1991)]
- Graham Parker, “Discovering Japan” [Squeezing Out Sparks (1979)]
- Genesis, “Misunderstanding” [Duke (1980)]
- The Specials, “Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think)” [More Specials (1980)]
This Day in Music
- Bo Diddley, “The Story Of Bo Diddley” [ABC Of The Blues (1959/2010)]
- Traveling Wilburys, “Runaway” [The Traveling Wilburys Collection (2007)]
- Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, “This Time It’s For Real” [This Time It’s For Real (1977)]
- Michael Nesmith & The First National Band, “Joanne” [Magnetic South (1970)]
- David Bowie, “I Can’t Explain” [Pinups (1973)]
- Tracey Ullman, “Breakaway” [The Stiff Records Box Set (1983/1992)]
- Jethro Tull, “Cross-Eyed Mary” [Aqualung (1971)]
Hour 2
- Prince Buster, “Enjoy It (Enjoy Yourself)” [King of Ska (1968/2002)
- Guided By Voices, “What Begins On New Year’s Day” [August By Cake (2017)]
Theme Time: Songs about Portland
- The Replacements, “Portland” [Don’t Tell A Soul (2008)]
- Mac Demarco, “Portland” [Five Easy Hot Dogs (2023)]
- The Happy Stars, “Portland 3 PM” [International Pop Overthrow Vol. 13 (2009)]
- Black Marble, “Portland U” [It’s Immaterial (2016)]
- Bill Fox, “Portland Town” [Transit Byzantium (1998)]
- California Guitar Trio, “Portland Rain” [Andromeda (2010)]
New Music Express
- Peter Criss, “Cheaper To Keep Her” [Peter Criss (2025)]
- Juliana Hatfield, “Ashes” [Lightning Might Strike (2025)]
- Strawberry Alarm Clock, “Blow Yor Mind” [Blow Your Mind single (2025)]
Hour 3
- Van Duren, “New Year’s Eve” [Are You Serious? (1978)]
- The Brian Setzer Orchestra, “What Are You Doing For New Years Eve?” [Dig That Crazy Christmas (2005)]
Phun With Phish
- Phish, “Weekapaug Groove (Live At The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pa, 12/2/97)” [The Spectrum ’97 (2024)]
- Phish, “Mountains In The Mist (Set 1, The Sphere, Las Vegas 4.20.24)” [Live At The Sphere, Las Vegas, Nv (2024.04.20) (2024)]
Featured artist: Drive-By Truckers (part three)
- Drive-By Truckers, “Let There Be Rock” [Southern Rock Opera (2001)]
- Drive-By Truckers, “Women Without Whiskey” [Southern Rock Opera (2001)]
- Drive-By Truckers, “Marry Me” [Decoration Day (2003)]
Hour 4
- Guy Lombardo, “Enjoy Yourself” [Swing Party By Bart & Baker (1949/2013)]
- Slade, “Here’s To The New Year” [Crackers – The Christmas Party Album (1986)]
Top 25 of 2025 (part five)
- The Beths, “Straight Line Was A Lie” [Straight Line Was A Lie (2025)] #6
- Robert Plant, “As I Roved Out” [Saving Grace (2025)] #5
- Spin Doctors, “I Liked You Better When Your Butt Was Big” [Face Full Of Cake (2025)] HM
- Puddle Of Mudd, “Free” [Kiss The Machine (2025)] HM
- Crossword Smiles, “Falling All Over Myself” [Consequences And Detours (2025)] #4
- Ty Segall, “Shining” [Possession (2025)] #3
- Arcade Fire, “Year Of The Snake” [Pink Elephant (2025)] HM
- 20/20, “Back To California” [Back To California (2025)] #2
- Dolph Chaney, “Mr. Eli” [Mug (2025)]
- The Gold Needles, “I Don’t Know About That” [Mood Elevator (2025)]
- Harry Harrison, “May You Always” [The Ultimate Christmas Album (1965/2001)]
