As a follow-up to each subscriber playlist, I record a short podcast that breaks down one of the playlist’s songs and explains why I included it. I explore the song’s history and influence, how I first heard it, why it’s continued to stick with me over the years, and/or its place in the playlist.
For this episode, I’m breaking down Ester Drang’s “Goldenwest,” which originally appeared on Goldenwest (2001, Burnt Toast Vinyl).
This song was featured in the October 2025 subscriber playlist, “Gimme a Slice of Burnt Toast.”
