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Coffee Break: Features on a map

Scenery at Lutsen Mountains ski resort.
Scenery at Lutsen Mountains ski resort.via Facebook

by Anna Weggel

November 08, 2018

There are so many examples of band names that include words that could describe various geographical features.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from bands whose names could be features on a map?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

Best Coast - California Nights
Jimmy Cliff - Many Rivers To Cross
Tennessee Ernie Ford - 16 Tons
Oasis - Lyla
Big Country - In A Big Country
Deap Vally - Royal Jelly
Jungle Brothers - Freakin' You
Black Mountain - Florian Saucer Attack
Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor