Just about to head out on a little road trip for my sister’s wedding.
Perfect time for a bit of the Drive soundtrack.
Category Archives: #songoftheday
#songoftheday: K’s Choice – Not an Addict
I don’t own a ton of Belgian music, but even if I did, this song would still be my favourite.
The steady buildup with the bass and drums draws you in, and the perfectly imperfect vocals keep you hooked. Really compelling stuff.
I’m a bit bummed that this song came out 3 years after I was actually in Belgium. Then again, I doubt that I would’ve really appreciated an alt-rock song about drug addiction at age 11…
#songoftheday: Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – My Heart Will Go On (Celine Dion Cover)
In the world of Punk Rock Covers, no band comes even remotely close to Me First and the Gimme Gimmes.
They’ve really outdone themselves on this new album. It perfectly combines the high quality song picks of their first album, with the more complicated arrangements from their later releases. When it’s performed by these guys, turning Celine Dion’s well known ballad into an Irish drinking song just makes sense.
#songoftheday: Sum 41 – The Hell Song
What other music video has special appearances by AC/DC, Alice Cooper, and the Spice Girls?
Learning how to play the main riff to this song was one of my proudest moments in grade 10 guitar class.
#songoftheday: Led Zeppelin – Ten Years Gone
Layers. This song has ’em.
Led Zeppelin were always fantastic at forging a narrative on a purely instrumental level. The lyrics support the tale, but it’s the music that really drives it home.
#songoftheday: Dal★Shabet – Mr. Bang Bang
Multiple wardrobe changes is without a doubt, the secret to a successful bank heist.
Funny enough, I came across this tune a couple years ago, while trying to track down a song about professional wrestler, and New York Times #1 best-seller, Mick Foley.
#songoftheday: Neil Young – Heart of Gold
As impressive as Neil Young’s songwriting chops are, I just can’t get over how well he can manage playing the guitar and harmonica at the same time.
#songoftheday: Ellie Goulding – Figure 8
Just a hint of dubstep to go along with Ellie Goulding’s signature synth-pop sound.
#songoftheday: Pearl Jam – Sleeping By Myself
A more stripped down version of this song was originally featured on Eddie Vedder’s solo album, “Ukulele Songs”. This take, featuring the full band, retains the sombre tone of the original, but manages to come across as kind of beautiful and uplifting at the same time.
#songoftheday: U2 – Invisible
“I don’t dream, not as such
I don’t even think about you that much…
Unless I start to think at all.”
I’m always wowed by the way that U2 manages to retain a signature sound, but always manage to come across as sounding contemporary. The fact that they’ve consistently pulled this off for over thirty years is just insane.
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