A Fit Subject For Pity

 Yes it is All' Hallow's Eve....Eve. So the lads down at Song Of The Day Friday decided to pick some of their favourite spooky, scary Halloween inspired tunes! Trust me, we're having skeleTONS of fun! Alright, sorry. Rob's first up

Robbin' For Apples

Rage Against The Machine - "The Ghost Of Tom Joad"

Sinister T

Alice Cooper - "Feed My Frankenstein"

Goblin Man

AFI - "Fall Children"

It makes sense for a band who's biggest inspirations were The Misfits and The Cramps to have some quality Halloween themed tunes. I could have picked any song of their All Hallow's EP, including a cover of the Misfits' "Halloween", but "Fall Children" is such a cool tune and I am one! So here ya go

John Carpenter - "Halloween Theme"

'Tis the season to watch some scary, horror flicks as well, and is there any better place to start than 1978's Halloween? I kinda thought the Youtube video was just including John Carpenter's name in there because he directed the film, but to my surprise also composed most of the music for it!

Count Dougula

Oingo Boingo - "Dead Man's Party"

Dan-O-Lantern

Rob Zombie - "Dragula"

Jonny Halloween Party

TBD

Mike Deceased

The Rocky Horror Picture Show - "Over At The Frankenstein Place"

Meatloaf - "Bat Out Of Hell"

Just Buried

Alice Cooper - "Feed My Frankenstein"

It's simple...it's totally a Halloween Song

Unclaimed Continents

 

Rob

The Fully Down - "December"

Mr. T

Cocoa Tea - "Sweet Life"

G-Man

The Tragically Hip - "Goodnight Josephine"

A few years ago Canada re-ignited their love affair with the Tragically Hip, sadly it was mainly due to the fact that lead singer Gord Downie revealed he had terminal brain cancer and took his band on one last cross country tour. They're just one of those bands that has an endless stream of great tracks to get lost in, though I feel most of their albums past 1998's Phantom Power, get overlooked. This gem, and I do mean GEM, is form 2004's In Between Evolution. Love how Downie's words and vocals bounce so playfully along with the song's infectious groove. Blast it!! 

Doug

The Tragically Hip - "The Luxury"

 If you have any way of watching American Netflix the Tragically Hip documentary Long Time Running is on it and it's amazing. I'm not crying, I got dust in both my eyes

Dano

Charlies Daniels Band - "The Devil Went Down To Georgia"

Jonny HP

Starship - "We Built This City"

Mike D

Blame it On Whitman - "Some1Else"

J.B.

Beastie Boys - "I Don't Know"

One of probably the best all around and possibly skipped or forgotten tracks on the now dated, Hello Nasty album. I remember coming to the album strictly for the "Intergalactic" smash. But, I also remember finding this one on the first listen through and I think that's when I realized that the Beastie Boys weren't just 'white rappers' but actually had a lot of depth. They aren't really recognized for their acoustic play style and I bet a lot of you didn't know they played their own instruments and could shred! RIP MCA.

Dead Kennedy Rolls

 

Rob

TBD

Mr. T

The Tragically Hip - "Ahead By A Century"

In honour of Gord's passing on 3 years this Saturday

G-Man

Gwar - "Sick Of You"

Gwar is a great metal band. I will fight anyone who claims otherwise. This weekend is the 20th annual Jonny and G Birthday Bash (See Jonny HP below). I have no idea how this is gonna go, but that's why I love it so goddamn much! Gwar muthafuxxx! Jonny and G bitchezz!!

Doug

Metallica - "Nothing Else Matters"

Note from G-Man: Duuuuuude!!!

Dano

Chemical Brothers - "Orange Wedge"

Jonny HP

Smashing Pumpkins - "Zero"

Props to my hoes jizz

Mike D

Nine Inch Nails - "The Perfect Drug"

Note from G-Man: Duuuudes!!!!

J.B.

STRFKR - "Golden Light"

So many good things seem to spawn from Portland. STRFKR is another one of those mutant things. They aren't just another indie rock band, wait, well they are but more in the realm of synth/indie/dance with a wide range of focus and talent. Starting originally as a solo project the group has expanded and so has their album line up since 2007. This track is a gem, turn it on, head out for a drive and turn it up. Chill vibes and easy days...bet you'll start nodding your head in a sleepy daze.

RIP EVH

Unfortunately with the coming of Rocktober, typically comes the passing of some beloved and well know artists and musicians that have shaped and carved out the very corners of the musical landscape that the Song Of the Day crew gets their daily and influential anthems. Let's see if the recent and sudden passing of Eddie Van Halen has left a mark on their picks this week!

Rob

Radiohead - "Just"

Mr. T

Van Halen - "Top Jimmy"

I'm gonna throw 2 songs at you! One of the first CDs I received as a gift was Van Halen "1984". Played the shit out of that CD. So from 1984 to starlight Eddie's talent "Top Jjimmy"

Van Halen - "Dance The Night Away"

I Didn't realize how much of a Halen fan I was until I started listening again. This is my favourite Van Halen song. "Dance The Night Away"

G-Man

Van Halen - "Without You"

Never was the biggest Van Halen fan. Always appreciated EVH's guitar technique and the influence they had on rock and metal in the 80's and 90's. The first Van Halen song I admitted that I like was when they came back with Gary Cherone as their 3rd singer. "Without You". Still showcases Eddie's amazing guitar abilities I feel, and just brings you back to those late 90's when every 80's band was still grasping for air. Van Halen held on to it for a little longer here....more than most.

Doug

Van Halen - "Jump"

Did we all submit "Jump" as our songs this week? I am not surprised. ;)

Dano

Van Halen - "Hot For Teacher"

Jonny HP

Van Halen - "Running With The Devil"

Mike D

Julie and the Phantoms - "Perfect Harmony"

J.B.

Presidents Of The United States Of America - "Dune Buggy"

What happened?? Honestly?! OK you might think i'm referencing a certain political climate south of the border. But, no. The Presidents had this break out album in the mid 90s that was full of hits. Honestly, I cant think of one bad tune on it. Sure some of the better known bangers were beaten to death by pop radio. But, they just had it chalked full of great jams. No follow up that was notable or, even memorable. They were still touring prepandemic and kicking out a few of the classics. RIP American (political) presidents.

Chagrin

 

Rob

Death Cab For Cutie - "Bad Reputation"

Mr. T

Todd Rungren - "Tin Foil Hat" feat. Donald Fagen

G-Man

Mischief Brew - "Olde Tyme Mem'ry"

Mischief Brew's "Roll Me Through The Gates Of Hell" is essentially my Ocktober anthem. And for a long time that was the only song I knew by the man also known as Erik Petersen. It's the only song I felt I needed to know, because it's held in such high esteem by myself. This song then came on my suggested videos list the other day. It left me dumbfounded. Happy Rocktober everyone. We're just getting warm

Doug

Matt Mays - "City Of Lakes"

Dano

Grady - "Three Legged Race"

Jonny HP

Mudmen - "5 O'Clock"

Mike D

Daughter - "The Right Way Around"

J.B.

Mission Of Burma - "That's How I Escaped My Certain Fate"

Wow, this band shouldn't get much introduction and I completely forgot about them. A post-punk/indie band right out of Boston dredges the depths of the punk sound I like to hear. They've been around a long, long time and deserve more airtime and accolades. They released their final album in 2012 and sadly, only recently called it quits. RIP MOB, i'll still have you on repeat.