0:00-4:54 : My Anxious Week, Community Support, and the #1 Song Tiebreaker

4:54-14:29 : Diving into Heatmiser's 'Get Lucky' and Victory Theatre Experiences

14:29-21:02 : Exploring Ozark Mountain Daredevils and Other Fresh Cuts from the Mid-List

21:02-30:42 : From Detroit Cobras to ‘Cocaine Hippo’

30:42-42:30 : The Flaming Lips' Foresight, Neil Merriweather, and Wednesday's Unique Vocals

42:30-47:39 : Unpacking Danger Mouse's Prolific Production with Karen O and Beyond

47:39-56:56 : Analyzing Wednesday's 'Pick Up the Knife' and the Weight of Adulting

56:56-1:10:04 : Jeff Tweedy's 'Feel Free' Lyrics and the Eternal Rolling Stones Album Debate

1:10 :04-1:21:58 : Wellington's First Win and Danger Mouse's Signature Sound

In this historic podcast episode, our #1 song was decided by a tiebreaker, and Wellington Davis and Nathan Ferrell join your host Burke Wasson to discuss our songs of the week from #FreshCuts Vol. 76. Also, Steve Strait might want to listen. Nate and Burke share some recent insights that we've gleaned from Steve.

The playlist and songs of the week standings will post Friday evening. For now, enjoy the countdown. And the occasional Stray Cut.

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Listen to #FreshCuts Vol. 76 at the links on the following apps:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-76/pl.u-yZyV3Y3C6JLG1

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3C2XMTylzOrdbVvOQ8Tl21?si=KE1NZGHPSUyh0HjwrEqWxQπ=DR1TNzF_T1qo-

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e45fc46e-e911-405f-8fd2-ee1917814c21/episodes/cf2270ba-7590-48d5-ae6d-a296738a389a/the-midlife-critics-podcast-season-3-episode-36-w-is-for-wellington-wednesday-and-winning?ref=dm_sh_vrz59tX891zoqv5Xbl3Gcdew8

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-9eun2MoJhFoKCJfeaPkorZ&si=EivWd72cbFSW0LhE

1. ​ Norah Jones - 4 Broken Hearts (2012) 14 + Scott, Nate, Wes, Jenny (Grand Poobah tiebreaker) 18
2. ​ Jeff Tweedy - Feel Free (2025) 12 + Burke, Nate, Mosby, Zach , Garrett, JJJ 18
3. ​ Wednesday - Pick Up That Knife (2025) 13 + Wellington, Mosby, Eric, Jesse 17
4. ​ Karen O & Danger Mouse - Leopard’s Tongue (2019) 13 + Nate, Wes, Travis 16
5. ​ Leon Bridges - Bad Bad News (2018) 14 + Eric, Garrett 16
6. ​ Wednesday - Bitter Everyday (2025) 11 + Wellington, Garrett, Travis, Grant 15
7. ​ Neil Merryweather - Star Rider (1975) 11 + Zach, Steve, Grant, Travis 15
8. ​ Eddie 9V - Love Moves Slow (2024) 10 + Scott, Wellington, Wes, JJJ 14
9. ​ Joe Jackson - Look Sharp! (1979) 13 + Eric 14
10. ​ Blind Melon - Sleepyhouse (1992) 12
11. ​ Lord Huron - Watch Me Go (2025) 10 + Grant 11
12. ​ The Flaming Lips - Free Radicals (2006) 10 + Mosby 11
13. ​ Latyrx - Lady Don’t Tek No (1998) 10 + Steve 11
14. ​ Sonic Youth - Junkie’s Promise (1995) 11
15. ​ Tyler Childers - Watch Out (2025) 10
16. ​ The Detroit Cobras - Cha-Cha Twist (1995) 9 + Wellington 10
17. ​ The Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Spaceship Orion (1973) 7 + Zach, Jesse, Wes 10
18. ​ Jem - They (2004) 9 + Steve 10
19. ​ Sons Of Legion - Carolina (2024) 8 + Scott, JJJ 10
20. ​ Mavis Staples - Worthy (2024) 9 + Scott 10
21. ​ Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe - Big Empty Country: II (2025) 7 + Jesse, Jen 9
22. ​ James McMurtry - Sailing Away (2025) 8 + Mosby 9
23. ​ Dawes - When My Time Comes (2009) 7 + Jenny, Travis 9
24. ​ Heatmiser - Get Lucky (1996) 7 + Nate, Garrett 9

STRAY CUTS:

1. ​ Fire Down Below - Cocaine Hippo (2023) 6 + Burke, Wes 8
2. ​ Hot Tuna - Sunrise Dance with the Devil (1975) 6