A Band to Call Your Own : All Songs Considered On our All Songs Considered blog we recently asked listeners to tell us about a favorite band that few people have ever heard.

A Band to Call Your Own

A Band to Call Your Own

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On our All Songs Considered blog we recently asked listeners to tell us about a favorite band that few people have ever heard. Think of it as "a band to call your own" — an artist or group you love and want to keep all to yourself, even though you know it'd be cool if they got the attention they deserve. We got a lot of suggestions. On this edition of All Songs Considered we share some of the standouts. You can read about more "bands to call your own" on our blog.

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A Band to Call Your Own

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5:15 Train

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A Sunny Day in Glasgow

  • Song: 5:15 Train
  • from Scribble Mural Comic Journal
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Another Lost Summer

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Blanche

  • Song: Another Lost Summer
  • from If We Can't Trust the Doctors
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Dying is Fine

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Ra Ra Riot

  • Song: Dying is Fine
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What's Hardcore

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K'Naan

  • Song: What's Hardcore
  • from The Dusty Foot Philosopher
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Sidewalk Song

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Thrift Store Cowboys

  • Song: Sidewalk Song
  • from Lay Low While Creeping or Crawling
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Bye Bye Bye

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Plants and Animals

  • Song: Bye Bye Bye
  • from Parc Avenue