I'm surprised that you even found me (Eclectic Playlist Series 12.03)

Doing my best to avoid the despair too easy to fall into based on the political situation here in the US, I've wrestled this latest set of songs more or less to the ground. Apologies in advance for at least one potentially clunky segue. I try. Meanwhile, from an obscure neo-surf-rock band to a pop megastar (that's an actual segue), from lost soul nuggets to a hypnotic piece of contemporary classical music, it's another unusual journey through the genres and the decades, but if you're still reading this I'm guessing you're up for it. Down with the algorithm, up with the human touch; I'll post the full playlist in the comments. For a lot more information, visit https://fingertipsmusic.com/?p=25631.