I recently got the 80g iPod Video so I can concentrate at work and I loaded it up with about 2,200 songs. I only ripped every song from CD's of bands that I really like. Other CD's got the treatment where I would just rip 2 or 3 songs. Anyhoo, over the last month while I stay mostly on shuffle at work, I've been reintroduced to some really good songs that I own and don't listen to anymore - until now. In no particular order, here they are:
1. Your Savior, Temple Of The Dog - bought this cd for Hunger Strike because I love the song but hate the politics of the song (weird, huh?). Anyway - I put this disc away when grunge died. Still, Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder on the same cd is pretty tight.
2. Fractured Mirror, Ace Frehley - if you are a Kiss fan of course you know this song....but there are those who never got into Kiss. I'm sure Pat and Moor Cowbell could match me word for word on most lyrics as we were young bucks when Kiss ruled the world and we were pulled in hook line and sinker. Anyway - New York Groove (another good song) got all the air play from Ace's solo LP (clearly the best of the 4) but I always liked this song better.
3. The Maestro, The Beastie Boys - I always liked the BBoys from my senior year in high school right up until Sabotage came out. Then they got a little freaky with all the Tibet stuff and kind of got away from what they do best...which is just rock with some groovy beats backing them up.
4. Halo, The Cure - this is the B-side of a cd single I bought a long time ago. It was supposed to be the song my wife and I danced to first at our wedding reception...but the DJ didn't own it and I forgot to bring it back home with me since I was traveling across the state for my wedding. We switched it up on the fly to be "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel followed by "Thank You" by Led Zeppelin. In retrospect, Zep should have gone first. I love me some Cure. Certain moods I get in - it's all I want to listen to.
5. Ah! Leah! , Donnie Iris - I was reminded of this song a few months ago when Still A South posted the video on his website. I downloaded it and listen to it often. You say "Donnie Iris" out here and people say "Huh?". He's our secret.
6. Words I Might Have Ate, Green Day - this is from Kerplunk! which most people aren't aware exists unless they are fans of the band. I bought it immediately after Dookie came out. Green Day is great to run to. This song always reminds me of something nostalgic for whatever reason.
7. Ain't No Right, Jane's Addiction - this song about sums up their style. It makes me play air drums.
8. Chloe Dancer/Crown Of Thorns, Mother Love Bone - I never knew this song until I saw the movie Singles which defines the early 90's about as well as Saturday Night Fever does the late 70's. It seemed to be playing in the background a lot. I bought the soundtrack and wore it out. I also bought the Mother Love Bone cd which is good all around if you like that Seattle sound. The beginning of Chloe Dancer is perfect. You need some intense "it's time to make a decision" music for a movie?....use this. The lead singer of MLB died young and Temple of the Dog was formed for one cd as a tribute.
9. Regret, New Order - Go ahead....call me a woman....I don't care. Damnit I like this song! Of all the cheesey pop that came out of the 80's, New Order and The Psychodelic Furs rose above the fray and got critical respect. Some of these songs are the soundtrack to my high school and college days. When I hear those opening chords, it takes me back.
10. Damn Right I've Got The Blues, Buddy Guy - And certainly not least....the only hard core Blues fan I know, Still A dog, throws me a bone every once in a while and gives me Blues mixes. I now know enough to seek out the artists I like on iTunes and buy their stuff. Blues fans will know this as a staple, but for all you guys that still need turned on to the best form of music out there - this will do just fine. Watch some YouTube clips of the man - he's amazing. I had a hard time deciding which Blues tune to use here as I like some newer stuff you probably haven't heard of as well (Matt Leddy and the Meatcutters, Joe Bonamossa).
Wow, I could easily do 10 more.....maybe later.
5 comments:
I know 3 of them - "Fractured Mirror" (you mention memorable lyrics and yet this one has none), "Ah, Leah" (one of my favorite solos just because of the sound of it - along with "Her Strut" from Bob Seger and "Strange Ways" from KISS), and the one from Kerplunk (I don't recognize the name, but I have a copy on cassette so I must have heard it). Speaking of KISS - did you hear about Paul having some heart issues the other day? And that the rest of the band performed that night as a trio? Look on youtube for clips.
I'll be seeing Buddy Guy this weekend at the Chesapeake Blues Festival.
I'll tell him you said hello.
Should be seeing Aretha Franklin too. But trust me, I will not make any attempt to get between her and the VIP buffet!!
Have you ever heard "Fractured Too" off of Frehley's Comet or "Fractured III" from his Trouble Walkin' solo album?
no, but i did hear someone else's fractured off of an ace frehley tribute cd that pat owned. wouldnt be surprised if you know these songs but not their names. the big E wants to know when we're jamming again.
You probably heard Dimebag Darrell's version off of the Spacewalk Tribute album (I have that one).
It's pretty much up to you as far as jamminmg goes - you're probably in the best position to host.
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