The Best Fly Fishing is Everywhere Playlist, Vol. 4
Here’s the fourth installment of The Best Fly Fishing is Everywhere Playlist, a baker’s dozen of tracks I’ve been listening to as of late that are in some way—specific, generally, or broadly—related to fly fishing, boating, water, nature, etc. Enjoy on your next angling road trip or, in this case, over the holidays.
If you missed them, click here for Volume 1, click here for Volume 2, and click here for Volume 3.
And, here’s the running playlist on Spotify and on YouTube. Cheers!
“I Don’t Want to Ride Your Aul One Anymore” by The Deadlians
I'm a little ashamed to say that I found this band through non-human sources, but what I like about the track itself is how human—raw, rough, imperfect—it is. As one friend put it: "Hard not to love a good fiddle tune."
“Coyote” by Dylan LeBlanc
Dylan LeBlanc is an artist that I listen to in cycles: a lot, then a little, then not at all, then a lot, a little... This whole album is great and goes from soft to heavy; great for a road trip.
“Sound the Horns” by Wu-Tang Clan
Imagine this scene: I'm in the truck, headed north to Maupin, OR and the lower Deschutes River, to go steelheading for three days. I'm about to start descending from the top of the plateau and this song comes on. I then listen to it on repeat for the rest of the drive.
“3CAG” by KNEECAP
I think it's safe to say that this band/these rappers don't sound like anything else you've heard: they rap in half-English, half-Irish. This particular song is mostly instrumental, which I like for doing work or writing. Check out their self-starring, self-titled movie as well for more of their story.
“Grand Junction” by The Deslondes
I'm a fan of bands who rotate their singers and songwriters, and The Deslondes fit this bill well. This particular song is sung by Riley Downing (who also has some solo work), and his distinctive voice should resonate with other country/folk-lovers.
“I Like the Way I Am” by WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc)
Marco introduced me to this band, a few nights before he saw them live. I love this particular track and, especially the breakdown at the end of it. Another, on-repeat jam in the last few months.
“Seminole Wine” by John Anderson
This song came out in 1992, when I was eight, and I'm certain that I listened to it in my Dad's truck on the radio. With all the time I've now spent in Florida and in the Everglades, it's one I return to often. It'll always be a great song.
“Catch & Release” by Pete Huttlinger
Honestly, I can't remember how I found Pete Huttlinger, but I was obviously taken by this track (and album) name. Another good one for writing, or reading, or morning coffee, or perhaps a back porch cocktail at the end of the work week.
“So Far Away” by Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris
Sometimes 1 + 1 = 2, sometimes 1 + 1 < 2, and sometimes 1 + 1 > 2. In the case of Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris, the sum is far greater than the parts. This whole album is great for a fishing road trip, and this is one of feel-good tracks I listen to often.
“A Little Further Out” by Bronze Radio Return
I'm biased because one of my best buds sings and songwrites for this band, but this particular track -- one of their newer ones -- get my blood moving. It's made for increased-volumes, over-the-speed-limit-driving, and downed-windows.
“Having a Party” by Lee “Scratch” Perry
It's good fun to put this track on, loudly, with no warning. "Scratch" is one of those artists who've touched so much of today's popular music, often unknowingly. He was definitely out there, but man, what a talent.
“Pierced Arrows” by Hurray For The Riff Raff
Admittedly, some of HFTRR's songs are hard for me to listen to, but their folk roots shine through and, in many cases, when combined with electronic instrumentation, it just works. Such is the case here.
“Turning Green” by Courtney Barnett
The morning following reading the quote in this week's newsletter, I was in the truck with Horm when this song came on, and we realized that the album name matched the hook in the poem. TTT.
