The Idea Blog

Randy Newman’s new album (CD? digital download?) is called Harps and Angels.

Buy it, yes. Listen to it. From the title track’s story to the political digressions throughout, this is his best and most interesting combination of songs and commentary since Good Old Boys.

Yes, since then.

And if you’re even a passive Randy Newman fan, you’ll absolutely revel in the live concert on NPR.

Great advice: “When they lay you on the table, you better keep your business clean.”