Fresh 105.9 – WCFS Chicago

With the ABSOLUTE exception of being an ALL-​CHRISTMAS MUSIC, during the period. This station otherwise, Is like it’s communist-​inspired automated hellhole, Is ALSO the ROCK BOTTOM PITS.

Do you feel like jamming pencils in your ears at the sound of a radio commercial? If so, then Fresh 105.9 may be your solution to sanity and prevent you from taking a pair of scissors and going Van Gogh on yourself.
I listen to them via itunes and appreciate the fact that they play a nice mixture of top-​40 hits without the need to interject or push products over the airwayves. Songs are generally upbeat, peppy, and often adrenaline-​inducing — the perfect mix of songs to listen to when it’s crunch time at the office and you’re nearing the deadline with the taste of a cold beer in your mouth.

This awful station is playing at work every day now. Great if you enjoy Groundhog day. They play the same songs at the same time every day. Yes, there are few commercials but they don’t need any one to man the ship at this one because they just play the same DAMN songs every day. Every day. Every day.
I need to get them to change the station here… before I snap.

As many of you know, I’m a huge fan of radio station Christmas Music. Yes, yes, I know — it’s lame. But at least it’s December now! Anyway, a coworker suggested listening to this station as opposed to 93.9 because it ALSO plays Christmas music. I have discovered that Fresh is WAY better.
Normally, this is the «Not too old, not too light» station. I’d say it’s like The Mix Lite. I don’t usually listen to the station, but it’s a good standby when you’re at work. Usually there’s something for everyone and it isn’t too offensive or specific to one audience. There’s also almost no on-​air talking! It’s amazing, really. Even outside of the holiday season, there really isn’t any on-​air banter between any DJs so there’s just a ton of music all the time. I really, really appreciate it.
So this morning when the Lite was talking about some inane soccer mom topic, I switched over to Fresh and — lo and behold! — there was just music. The whole rest of my car ride. Amazing. I listened after work too and there was a commercial-​free hour with almost NO talking from the DJ. He came in to give a traffic and weather report (necessary and informative) and then he went away so that the Christmas music could come back in full force. Seriously a great station if you just want to listen to music, albeit ridiculous light/​holiday music.