While I still vastly prefer Radiohead’s first 3 albums to the rest of their catalogue, a few of their newer songs (ie: released in the last 12 years) are starting to grow on me.
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#songoftheday: The Cure – Just Like Heaven
Last summer, I was treated to no less than 3 live performances of this song. Dinosaur Jr., and AFI did admirable jobs, but seeing The Cure perform it was really something else.
#songoftheday: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Maps
Songs like this are the reason why I got so into Rock Band on the PS3. Outside of iTunes and the radio, I can’t think of anything else that’s introduced me to as many new bands and artists.
#songoftheday: Beck – Missing
Guero was definitely one of those “pleasant surprise” purchases. I honestly knew nothing about Beck at the time, outside of the fact that I really enjoyed E-Pro.
#songoftheday: The Flaming Lips – She Don’t Use Jelly
Incredibly bizarre, yet obscenely catchy.
I first came by this song while watching through Friday Night Lights, and thought it was the sweetest thing ever.
#songoftheday: AWOLNATION – Sail
The definition of epic workout music.
#songoftheday: Audioslave – Show Me How to Live
Supergroups are never really built to last, but I always enjoyed Audioslave for the time that they were around. The combination of Rage Against the Machine’s funk-metal sound with Chris Cornell’s top-tier alt-rock voice always seemed like a winner to me.
Bonus points for the Vantage Point footage in this music video too.
#songoftheday: Alanis Morissette – Head Over Feet
Without a doubt, one of my all time favourite love songs.
#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: 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.
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