Of course I named the show after the great album by the Smittens and I pay homage to the band by using a clip of their song 11:11 for my theme. I hope the band doesn't mind, but when I have talked to various members of the band after shows they seem like nice people whom I think would be good with it.

I also use this name for my DJ night happening occasionally at the Jane Bond in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

Note that the links to shows older than 6 months might not be working, if you really want those shows please send me an email and I can get them to you. (Note that prior to 2018 I called my podcast FireballXL5, so don't be confused if you look at an old setlist)

Special thanks to Jeff Woods for finding my a place to host my mp3s!


January 2021

 All the songs that made my best singles of year played in order.


Best song I heard since the last Best of the Year show:  Boy Pablo - Hey Girl, see a live version of the song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16-H1CozG3g

Links from the show:

See the videos for all the songs here:


You can download the latest show directly here:
http://trepid.org/TCTAL/2021-01_final.mp3

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The Coolest Thing About Love Setlist - January 2021
TALK - Theme
Boy Pablo - Hey Girl
Khruangbin - Time (You And I)
TOPS - I Feel Alive
Vansire - Central Time
The Very Most - I Live My Boring Dreams
TALK
Alice Pheobe Lou - Witches
Pheobe Bridgers - Kyoto
Caroline Rose - Feel The Way I Want
MICHELLE - Sunrise
The Booyah! Kids - Don't Trust Me
TALK
Lionel Boy - Are You Happy Yet
Best Ex - Gap Tooth (On My Mind)
The Harriets - Darlin'
The Magnetic Fields - (I Want To Join A) Biker Gang
Hannah Georgas - That Emotion
TALK
George Clanton and Nick Hexum - Driving In My Car
Poolside ft. Amo Amo - Around The Sun 
Snow Coats - Poor Girl
Japan, Man - I Like To Wait
TALK 
Jelani Aryeh - Stella Brown

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Albums of the year 2020

 The Coolest Thing About Love best albums of 2020

Listen to a song from the album using the links below and buy the album from the Bandcamp link:


1. Wachito Rico by Boy Pablo

Bandcamp link




2. Needs Help by The Very Most 

Bandcamp link



3. Good At Feeling Bad by Best Ex



4. Honeymoon by Beach Bunny

Bandcamp link



5. Quickies by The Magnetic Fields



6. TOPS - I Feel Alive

Bandcamp link



7. Stayin' Afloat by All Ashore!



8. Coasting by Honey Cutt

Bandcamp link



9. Hopefuls by The Harriets



10. Anywhere But Here by Habibi

Bandcamp link



11. Adelphi by Even As We Speak


12. After Fillmore County by Vansire

Bandcamp link



13. In Bliss by True Blossom

Bandcamp link



14. Or Not Thibault by THIBAULT

Bandcamp link



15. Classical Notions of Happiness by Jordana




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Best singles of 2020

The Coolest Thing About Love best singles of 2020

Listen to each song using the links below:

1. Boy Pablo - Hey Girl

2. Khruangbin - Time (You and I)  



3. TOPS - I Feel Alive 


4. Vansire - Central Time


5. The Very Most - I Live my boring Dreams 


6. Alice Pheobe Lou - Witches


7. Pheobe Bridgers - Kyoto


8. Caroline Rose - Feel The Way I Want 



9. MICHELLE - Sunrise  



10. The Booyah! Kids - Don't Trust Me



11. Lionel Boy - Are You Happy Yet



12. Best Ex - Gap Tooth (On My Mind)   



13. The Harriets - Darlin'   



14. The Magnetic Fields - (I Want To Join A) Biker Gang   



15. Hannah Georgas - That Emotion



16. George Clanton and Nick Hexum - Driving My Car 



17. Poolside - Around The Sun (ft. Amo Amo)  



18. Snow Coats - Pool Girl 



19. Japan, man - I Like To Wait 



20. Jelani Aryeh - Stella Brown  



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November 2020


Lots of great indie pop, kind of slowed down near the end, and a great blast from the past by Diamond Rings.

Best song I heard since the last show: The Very Most - I Live My Boring Dreams, listen to the song  here: https://theverymost.bandcamp.com/track/i-live-my-boring-dreams


Links from the show:

Link to the album by The Very Most's album "Needs Help":

Read the article about the current whereabouts of Diamond Rings:

Listen to the song "Chinese New Year" by SALES:


You can download the latest show directly here:
http://trepid.org/TCTAL/2020-11_final.mp3

For information on how to sign up for the podcast or join the Facebook group, see the bottom of this message.

The Coolest Thing About Love Setlist - November 2020

TALK - Theme
The Very Most - I Live My Boring Dreams
The Harriets - Cafe Disco
CASTLEBEAT - Shoulder (ft. Sonia Gadhia)
Love, Burns - Stormy Water
The Luxembourg Signal - Take It Back
TALK
Vansire - The Latter Teens
Couch Prints - Of Drawing
True Blossom - Yours
Ginger Root- Nominated
Gus Dapperton - Post Humorous
TALK
Diamond Rings - Hand Over My Heart
Better Person - Something To Lose
ford - 4:38 am (ft. Barrie)
EGOISM - Here's The Thing
SALES - Renee
TALK - Random Ending
Brendan Benson - Cold Hands, Warm Heart

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October 2020

 Starting and ending with indie pop and some electro pop in the middle. 

Best song I heard since the last show: MICHELLE - Sunrise, see the video here here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHqEXaOzxbA

Links from the show:

Learn more about Joe Moore and The Yearning:

Find out more and pick up the latest from The Harriets:

Get the latest album by Habibi:

Find out more about Even As We Speak:

You can download the latest show directly here:
http://trepid.org/TCTAL/2020-10_final.mp3

For information on how to sign up for the podcast or join the Facebook group, see the bottom of this message.

The Coolest Thing About Love Setlist - October 2020

TALK - Theme
MICHELLE - Sunrise
The Crystal Furs - Hey Maxine
Honey Cutt - Hung Up On Me
The Money War - Lifetime
Surf Mesa - Somewhere ft. Gus Dapperton
TALK
The Yearning - Only When I'm Dancing ft. Luci Ashbourne
Chromatics - Famous Monsters
Couch Prints - Of Drawing
Ginger Root - B4
Miljon - What Does It Take
TALK
The Harriets - Darlin'
Thibault - Drama
Habibi - Angel Eyes
All Ashore! - Radio Sunshine
Even As We Speak - Strong
TALK - Random Ending
Public Enemy - Party For Your Right To Fight



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September 2020

After starting out with a nice indie pop set, I got funky in the second set and a bit more chill in the third.

Best song I heard since the last show: Best Ex - Gap Tooth (On My Mind), see the video here here: 

Links from the show:

See the video for Hannah Georgas' "That Emotion" -

See all the covers of "Shoorah Shoorah" over the years:

See the fun video for Khruangbin's "Time (You and I)"

Check out Japan, Man's Bandcamp page:


You can download the latest show directly here:
http://trepid.org/TCTAL/2020-09_final.mp3

For information on how to sign up for the podcast or join the Facebook group, see the bottom of this message.

The Coolest Thing About Love Setlist - September 2020

TALK - Theme
Best Ex - Gap Tooth (On My Mind)
Palm Ghosts - Tell Me Why
Hannah Georgas - That Emotion
Hatchie - Adored
Sun Era - Starcatcher
TALK
Khruangbin - Time (You and I)
Kowloon - English Morning
Tunde Adebimpe - ReelFeel
The Elgins - Heaven Must Have Sent You
Betty Wright - Shoorah Shoorah
TALK
Japan, Man - Stop Staring
Petite League - Joyrider
Bob Pfeifer - Nobody Knows Where Love Goes
Finish Flag - Garden
Cautious Clay - Agreeable
TALK - Random Ending
Sebadoh - Ocean

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August 2020

Lots of my recent purchases from Bandcamp, especially taking advantage of the first Fridays of the month when Bandcamp gives all proceeds to the artists.


Best song I heard since the last show: Dream Nails - Jillian, see the video here here: 


Links from the show:

Find out more about Bandcamp Fridays here:


Link to video for Forever's "Make It Happen"


You can download the latest show directly here:
http://trepid.org/TCTAL/2020-08_final.mp3

For information on how to sign up for the podcast or join the Facebook group, see the bottom of this message.

The Coolest Thing About Love Setlist - August 2020

TALK - Theme
Dream Nails - Jillian
Girl In Red - Bad Idea
Carla J. Easton - Wierdo (f. Honeyblood)
Moto Bandit - Reacher
Pet Dreams - Endless Weekend
TALK
India Jordan - For You
Forever - Make It Happen
Planet 1999 - Party
Desire - Escape
Kaptan - Sucker
TALK
George Clanton and Nick Hexum - Driving My Car
Kevin Krauter - Patience
Bodywash - Follow
Joey Pecoraro - Gummy Bears and Sleeping In Alone
Mini Trees - Want Me To Stay
TALK - Random Ending
The Fall - Industrial Estate

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