Playlists
Always fresh. Tracks supplied by curators with taste. The Mix Jedi Profile on Spotify shows all playlists as well.
91X in the 80s
A taste of what was played on San Diego's 91X in the 1980s
Refreshed Feb 14, 2026
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Breakup Songs
Recommended tracks featuring songs about breakups, former flames, or relationships gone wrong
Refreshed Feb 14, 2026
Mellow Boomer
Boomer-era tunes; not too intense.
Refreshed Feb 13, 2026
Pure Decadanse
Inspired by the "Decadance" section at the legendary Other Music in lower Manhattan, you'll find something a little quirky or out of the ordinary that gets under your skin, and you can't stop listening.
Refreshed Feb 13, 2026
Soft Rock
"Soft Rock" is my favorite oxymoron. Yet, there's nothing like a dose of low- to moderate-intensity songs from the rock era that feature a nice variety and skillful songwriting.
Refreshed Feb 13, 2026
Rock With A Country Flair
There is a place where Rock meets Country, and stories are told that are rooted in love and loss, that everyone can relate to as an accompaniment to their day.
Refreshed Feb 11, 2026
Contemplate
Contemplate while listening
Refreshed Feb 11, 2026
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Grab Bag
Recommended tunes that have for one reason or another not appeared on a Mix Jedi playlist in a long time.
Refreshed Feb 11, 2026
Workout Mix
Up-tempo, energetic songs good for exercising to
Refreshed Feb 07, 2026
Album Stack
Here's the top of the Mix Jedi album stack. These are the albums recommended by our curators. Feel free to listen along with us.
Bee Thousand by Guided By Voices (1994)
And although every GBV record contains a few absolute knockouts, they’ve rarely been so consistently awesome as they were on Bee Thousand. From the swaggering groove of “Hot Freaks” to the chiming pogo-pop of “Echos Myron” to the barren-hearted balladry of “Peep-Hole,” this album is a master class in glorious absurdity.
rock | pop | singer-songwriter | experimental (BL,TM) added Feb 14, 2026
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Dreamboat Annie by Heart (1975)
Heart's debut effort and their best overall album, which earned them the label the “female Led Zeppelin" because up to that point girl groups did not make hard rock. This album shows all sides of what Heart can do, including 2 of their best "rockers" in additional to some gems that highlight songwriting and vocal harmony.
rock | pop (BL,BH) added Feb 14, 2026
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Calenture by The Triffids (1987)
With ambitious arrangements and eclectic influences, ranging from rock to pop and even elements of gospel create a sonic landscape that feels both expansive and intimate. The setting of Australia’s vast, sometimes harsh environment is reflected through the music, enhancing the emotional resonance for listeners familiar with the locale.
rock | pop (RBA,BL) added Feb 13, 2026
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Back At The Chicken Shack by Jimmy Smith (1960)
From the man who established the sound and the vocabulary of the Hammond B3 organ, he resists the showboating impulse here, focusing on coy, furtive moves instead. These are low-pressure jaunts through blues and standards.
jazz (TM) added Feb 13, 2026
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#1 Record by Big Star (1972)
When Big Star recorded this, not many bands wanted to sound like this: simple light pop with sweet harmonies and jangly guitars. Their influence on future artists is profound. These are sturdy songs, feelingly performed, and once you get beyond the style to the content, you'll be impressed.
rock | pop (RBA,TM) added Feb 13, 2026
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles (1967)
Lend me your ears, . . . I'd love to turn you on. This is the 1967 release that defined the LP format. Its' influence was so pervasive and so instructional regarding the way music is crafted and sold to the public that this is still the predominant means of organizing, distributing, and promoting new music. There is so much here to discover, enjoy, and continually rediscover.
rock (BL,CL) added Jan 25, 2026
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MTV Unplugged In New York by Nirvana (1994)
Who would have ever thought Nirvana would sound superior when unplugged? In many ways these songs are better suited to soft/folk rock (with a little less skull crashing) than they ever were alternative rock. There is no compromise here as Nirvana's musicality is off-the-charts.
rock (BL,BEA) added Jan 22, 2026
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Crystal Silence by Chick Corey and Gary Burton (1973)
In some jazz recordings, you can feel the chemistry between the players, as is the case with Crystal Silence. This beautiful collection of tunes vary in style but all benefit from meaningful interplay, and achieve good effect from the vibes-and-piano instrument combination.
jazz | ambient (BL) added Jan 17, 2026
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Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 13, MWV R22 - Quatuor Èbéne (2013)
Composed when Mendelssohn was just 17 years old, this quartet is known for its emotional intensity and dramatic contrasts, with the main themes developed and transformed throughout the work, creating a cohesive musical narrative. This performance is the kind of dialog that accentuates this journey.
classical (BL) added Jan 13, 2026
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In The Heart Of The Heart Country by Fire Town (1987)
Jangle Country-Rock straight from middle America, as authentic and relatable as it gets.
rock (BL) added Jan 11, 2026
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Chopin: Nocturnes by Arthur Rubinstein (1965)
Rubinstein's late versions of Chopin's Nocturnes are one of the most poetic and expressive ever recorded.
classical (PRC,BL,JJP) added Jan 10, 2026
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Hovhaness: Cello Concerto - Davies/Seattle (2004)
One of the more accessible Hovhaness pieces, this concerto is quite expressive as well as having Hovhaness's trademark mystical qualities, and the performance on this recording is deep and penetrating.
classical (BL) added Jan 10, 2026
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