World Cafe Playlist for 02/05/2026

This Is Lorelei joins host Stephen Kallao
For his latest project, Nate Amos, who performs as This Is Lorelei, dug back through his catalog to re-record some of his early work with the skill and finesse he’s gained over the years. On the World Cafe, Amos joins us in the studio to talk about revisiting his songs on Holo Boy, plus This Is Lorelei performs live in the studio.
Today’s Playlist
Yard Act “Dream Job” Where’s My Utopia?
The Clash “Brand New Cadillac” London Calling
This Is Lorelei “I Can’t Fall” Recorded Live for World Cafe
This Is Lorelei “Holo Boy” Holo Boy
This Is Lorelei “Holo Boy” Recorded Live for World Cafe
This Is Lorelei “Where’s Your Love Now” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Devon Gilfillian “Use Your Words” Recorded Live for World Cafe
This Is Lorelei “Dancing In The Club” Box for Buddy, Box for Star
Cher “Believe” Believe
This Is Lorelei “Dancing In The Club” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Kevin Morby “City Music” City Music
LCD Soundsystem “Home” This Is Happening
Depeche Mode “Personal Jesus” Violator
U2 “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” The Joshua Tree
Hour Two
Beck “Bottle of Blues” Mutations
Tedeschi Trucks Band “I Got You” Future Soul
The Allman Brothers “Southbound” Brothers and Sisters
Vampire Weekend “This Life” Father of The Bride
Bob Marley & The Wailers “Exodus” Exodus
Violent Femmes “Gone Daddy Gone” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Scissor Sisters “Take Your Mama” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Spoon “The Beast and Dragon, Adored” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Tyler Ballgame “I Believe In Love” For the First Time, Again
The Housemartins “Caravan of Love” Now That’s What I Call Quite Good
The Smiths “The Headmaster Ritual” Meat Is Murder
Brandi Carlile “Church & State” Returning To Myself
Psychedelic Furs “Love My Way” Forever Now
The Specials “A Message To You Rudy” The Specials