Chad Senzel
Nov 11, 2021 BY
@chad-senzelš
I first heard āHey, Thatās No Way to Say Goodbyeā and somewhat instantly was enthralled. The rolling hi-hat entrances and always leads me to feel like a bigger beat is going to erupt, yet the song just rolls along and only gradually builds with grandeur towards the back quarter. Upon further listens, more songs have enchanted me and kept me listening on a regular basis. If you like this album, itāll likely lead you towards Donny Hathawayās self titled album, Isaac Hayesā Hot Buttered Soul and Bill Withersā Just As I Am.
Nov 11, 2021
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Throughout the 90ās, Gap made a masterpiece of a pocket t-shirt. The ideal medium weight, soft 100% cotton, short boxy fit and made in a seemingly endless array of recessive colors that Iām sure brands are still showing to their dye houses as reference today. Itās perfect to me and the only blank t-shirt I wear - my collection probably hovers around 2 dozen right now. If the descriptors above sound appealing to you, I would suggest you seek some out. Iād tell you to come buy them from me but I hoard every one I get so youāll have to go out and scavenge yourself.
Nov 11, 2021
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If you were to poll a large swathe of people as to whether cashmere is over or underrated, I really have no clue what the consensus would be; but I think cashmere is underrated. I was not a sweater person for quite a while but have become one and culled a pretty decent collection of knitwear that I like to pull from when I want to dress to impress. Anyway, cotton sweaters are a bit too pedestrian, merino a tad too formal and while I love shetland, it can be a itchy and requires intentional layering. Cashmere balances all of the best elements of the aforementioned knits and feels delightful on the skin. I recommend you pick one up and not from Uniqlo (or insert other high street brand) - I like Ralph, Loro Piana, Malo. How pompous do I sound?
Nov 11, 2021
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I am a big fan of cookies, theyāve definitely been my go to sweet treat for a hot minute. When Iām able, I love to get the hockey puck shaped cookies from Levain but I donāt live in close enough proximity to any of their locations that that can be a regular endeavor. Uncle Eddieās has been the best packaged cookie that I have found that miraculously tastes homemade and fresh even when I know itās not. Available at Whole Foods. Iām not even vegan!!!
Nov 11, 2021
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WFMU is a guaranteed fun listen for whenever youāre in the mood for whimsical college radio, but I particularly love Radio Ravioli with Olivia every Monday from 3-6pm. Olivia consistently chooses an intentional mix of esoteric but enjoyable tracks and almost never anything that Iāve heard before. Further noteworthy, she has the voice of a goddess whom I want to read me bedtime stories. Come for the good tunes, stay for a soothing voice narrating the track selection (sheāll usually give a brief recap of her weekend too). Also, WFMU archives every single show on their website so you can listen to her old sets on your internet device whenever the mood strikes.
Nov 11, 2021
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Not sure what this corner store is called but its asian owned in a neighborhood thatās becoming less and less so. This rec is a bit less relevant now as the temperature drops but their made-right-there-on-the-spot-watermelon-chunk-and-ice-slushies are an absolute reprieve on a hot summer day. Other fruits are available but the watermelon is the certified classic and the first I had, Iāve never strayed since. As a further cosign, Porches casually mentions the spot within the first few lines of his recent track āWatergetsinsideā.
Nov 11, 2021
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Occasionally folks ask what my favorite thing about living in NYC is and the go-to response Iāve figured out is āthe peopleā. But not talking to them, observing them. One of the beautiful things about NY is that you can really be somebody and simultaneously disappear all within the same day and all within a 1 mile radius. Take some time to just chill and watch the world go round on occasion (leaving your phone in your pocket is integral).
Nov 11, 2021