Friday Favorite Feature 23 — “Pull at the Chains” by Shaky Odds

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Here’s another tune from SRR. I think Shaky Odds is based in The Netherlands.

From the blurb at both Spotify and YouTube:

Shaky Odds was founded by ‘Rusty’ Ron Hein, chance survivor of a foregone century, who pursued careers in accountancy, tax and tech before finally deciding that music might be even more fun. His philosophy is that life is nothing but an attempt to be happy against shaky odds – so he didn’t have to look long for a band name. Brought up on classic pop and rock, Ron crosses styles as easily as decades, while never failing to add a wholly personal look on music (and life in general). What results is a groovy mix of catchy melodies, rocky guitars and colorful lyrics. The words, by the way, really rhyme. The songs of Shaky Odds look at the unpredictable sides of life in an optimistic way. After all, life throws many things at you, but occasionally it might actually be something good… So always make sure you’re ready to receive it!

Pull at the Chains” was released on 12/15/23. It’s from the album, “Ready to Receive It.” Looking at the YouTube channel this is the only album release with this song the only single released from it. Also two other singles have been released without an album. In my searching I did find Shaky Odds music streaming at several places including Soundcloud.

I didn’t find much other information on Ronald Hein but I did find something interesting called DistroKid, which wiki describes as: an independent digital music distribution service, founded in 2013 by American entrepreneur Philip J. Kaplan. DistroKid principally offers musicians and other rights-holders the opportunity to distribute and sell or stream their music through online retailers such as iTunes/Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, iHeartRadio and others.

I was not able to find the lyrics for the song but they are fairly easy to understand.

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  1. Carol anne's avatar Carol anne says:

    an interesting song! Thanks for sharing! <3

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      It’s one of those songs that grows on you with multiple listens. You are welcome!

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  2. pvcann's avatar pvcann says:

    I’m learning some new artists and songs.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Me too, Paul! Do you use Spotify?

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      1. pvcann's avatar pvcann says:

        No I don’t lol, the family think I’m behind :) I still use iTunes and also Bandcamp – which has rad recommendations of artists unheard or not big.

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        1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

          I used Pandora Radio for some years because I could listen to it in the car but they started charging more money for it so I canceled it. When I started seeing more Spotify playlists here at WP I started using it as it also synchs to the car radio — but it costs even more than Pandora. Can’t win for losing :(

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          1. pvcann's avatar pvcann says:

            Yes, nothing is free. Apple Radio is expensive too, so I’ve never bothered. I miss the days of cutting edge free-to-air radio.

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  3. randydafoe's avatar randydafoe says:

    Always admire your ability and effort to seek out new music!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Thanks, Randy. I really like this one.

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  4. glyn40wilton's avatar glyn40wilton says:

    I liked the track. I’ll have to give them another listen.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Glad you liked it, Glyn. They have 14 songs on YouTube, Spotify, and several other places.

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  5. Badfinger (Max)'s avatar Badfinger (Max) says:

    It’s a driving little song…sounds really good.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Good way of describing it, Max :)

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  6. Dale's avatar Dale says:

    I love how you go digging on these obscure musicians and their music.

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Thanks, Dale. I’ve really been enjoying it and have been dancing in the house more, like I used to.

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  7. memadtwo's avatar memadtwo says:

    bit of a Lou Reed vibe to this one (K)

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Kerfe, I’ve only heard a few Lou Reed songs (the ones that got airplay) and if he vibes like this I need to check him out.

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      1. memadtwo's avatar memadtwo says:

        His work is definitely uneven. But worth listening too.

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  8. I like it, Lisa. Spotify’s Release Radar seems to be a great source to find new music. “My” previous and the current version that was released today made me realize how much great new music I missed this month. While it’s obviously impossible to keep track of all new releases, I’m planning a catch-up post, likely for Monday!

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    1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

      Yes it is. I don’t really have time to read and listen to many new songs and write-ups or I would check out your weekly feature. Too many posts/music too little time. As you know I do make it a point to listen to your Sunday Six (99% of the time.)

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      1. I hear ya, Lisa, and greatly appreciate you’re a frequent traveler on The Sunday Six. :-)

        Carving out the time to find and listen to new music oftentimes is also a challenge for me.

        I was really impressed how good the current and previous versions of my Release Radar were. They seem to do a pretty neat job matching your preferences based on previous listening to new music. It’s probably A.I.-driven – in this case, it’s a good use, as far as I’m concerned!

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        1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

          Agreed on all. Pandora Radio started that logorithm (sp?) matching with liked songs and I think spotify has emulated and perhaps enhanced it.

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          1. I believe it’s “logarithm”. I also think perhaps you meant to say “algorithm”?

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            1. Lisa or Li's avatar msjadeli says:

              yes, algorithm!!!!! Thanks, Christian. My brain is fried right now.

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