I like something from most genres, but I am mainly an alt-country and roots rock fan. Three songs are on my mind right now:
"Alabama at Night" by Robbie Fulks, which is a retelling of the story of Walker Evans and James Agee.
"Getting Ready to Get Down" by Josh Ritter
"Saying Goodbye" by J. S. Ondara
I also find myself listening to The Stooges "Funhouse" album frequently. It isn't exactly obscure, but it is raw, unrestrained energy, and it is really clear why it is so influential even 50 years later.
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