This past weekend was the 23rd annual Jonny and G birthday bash. Not much needs to be said about except Gwar kills everything. That basically sums up about most of my life.
Doug
Wilco - "Levee"
Dano
Tenacious D - "Kickapoo"
Jonny HP
Beach Boys - "Good Vibrations"
Mike D
Charlie XCX - "Speed Drive"
J.B.
Bedford - "Too Many Zooz"
Gotta check this out...just watch yer ears out the gate!!
I know it's the dead of Winter. And I mean DEAD. But I had to go with this one after I heard it on my morning commute this morning. One of my favourite Summer time chill songs. After the darkness comes the light. Warm sun on your face. Cool drink in your hand. Soon, right?
No Doubt - "Simple Kind Of Life"
This was going to be my pick before I heard the Wilco one this morning, but still thought I should give this one it's moment. Totally forgot about this track until I saw the video last night. Nothing's tougher for a band than trying to follow up a smash album. For No Doubt 1996's Tragic Kingdom made them (and singer Gwen Stefani)overnight sensations. It took them 4 years to come out with their next album Return Of Saturn. I always enjoyed it and thought it didn't get enough respect. I think this song gets forgotten, but it's a well written, well crafted alt-rock song. One of No Doubt's best.
Note From Rob: "Talk about a rod-stiffener"
Doug
Headstones - "Heart Of Darkness"
Dano
The Secret Sisters - "Mississippi"
The Secret Sisters - "He's Fine"
Jonny HP
Lana Del Rey - "Gods & Monsters"
Mike D
Loon Choir - "Full World"
J.B.
Le Tigre - "Deceptacon"
Electronic Dance Punk anyone? Le Tigre was a late 90s mindchild by the leftwing sociopolitical Kathleen Hanna (See Bikini Kill). I've heard this song covered by some pretty awesome front ladies over the years and even a high school garage band which was honestly epic. If you haven't heard it, it'll definitely help your Friday morning!
At every occasion, a Metallica song. Though "Wherever I May Roam" was one I may have listened to too much in my days. A staple at live shows, it definitely got preferred treatment when they joined up with San Fancisco Symphony Orchestra. This take is from their second show together, 2019.
Doug
Natty Bong - "No Diggity"
Dano
Wilco & Billy Bragg - "Way Over Yonder In The Minor Key"
Jonny HP
TBD
Mike D
The Arkells & K. Flay - "You Can Get It"
J.B.
Tame Impala - "The Less I Know The Better"
Truly a mashup psychadelic/synth-pop band, Tame Impala has some ultra chill Summer tunes. I think we all need some feel good sounds these days. Seriously, give them a try, might not be your normal jam, but glad I tried them out.
