No offense to Mandy Moore, but this song’s bass intro was the best thing about A Walk To Remember.
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#songoftheday: Beck – I Think I’m In Love
Sometimes I’m completely baffled by how much mainstream success Beck’s had, but I love it.
I mean, this guy put out an album of sheet music. How much more delightfully “uncool” can you get?
#songoftheday: Beastie Boys – I Don’t Know
One of the many songs off Hello Nasty that completely caught me off guard. A perfect example of how experimental they can get on their albums.
#songoftheday: The Velvet Underground – Sweet Jane
I heard about this song through Dawson’s Creek of all places. The guitar always reminded me of Bob Seger’s Night Moves.
#songoftheday: Passion Pit – Cry Like A Ghost
The intro to this song off Passion Pit’s second album Gossamer, always struck me as sounding like Mariah Carey filtered through a SEGA Genesis.
#songoftheday: Weezer – Hang On
After over 15 years with Geffen Records, Weezer signed with indie punk label Epitaph, and came out with Hurley. This song’s one of my favourites off the album, and features Michael Cera (of Arrested Development fame) on the mandolin.
#songoftheday: Erykah Badu – Tyrone (Live)
Music, theater, stand-up comedy, even pro-wrestling… all examples of art forms where crowd interaction, and reaction can completely change the experience.
This song from Erykah Badu is a perfect example. The studio version’s much slower, and comes across as more about bitterness and frustration. When you toss in a great crowd though, it comes across as a triumphant middle finger representing anyone who’s been unappreciated in a relationship.
#songoftheday: MGMT – Time to Pretend
Here’s the opening track from MGMT’s debut album Oracular Spectacular. The subject matter’s very similar to Nickelback’s Rockstar, but it’s a great example of diversity in execution when it comes to rock music.
#songoftheday: Third Eye Blind – Semi-Charmed Life
This hit from Third Eye Blind’s debut album remains one of my most listened to songs of all time.
You’ll never find more a more uplifting song about crippling meth addiction.
#songoftheday: AC/DC – Walk All Over You
AC/DC always struck me has a band that really knew how to do a great intro. Thunderstruck, Hells Bells, Riff Raff, If You Want Blood (You Got it)…the list goes on and on.
Going around 30 seconds before the vocals even kick in is practically a given in an one of their songs.
Of all these intros, I’m pretty sure this song from Highway to Hell has my favourite. It’s just too bad they rarely play it live.
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