I didn't even know this album existed until recently. Guess I never dove too deep into The Hives, but man.... i'm telling ya. This song has whatever it is you need to get there. Love the youthful energy, the raw feel and unpolished punk awesomeness. Enjoy!
Doug
Bush - "Machinehead"
Funny thing about this pick is I got it mixed up with an Econoline Crush video. Figured it out though
You may not know his name but i'm sure you've heard Mark Lanegan's music. Lead singer of The Screaming Trees, founding member of Queens Of The Stone Age, a series of albums with Isobel Campbell of Belle & Sebastien, and of course, a prolific solo career. He passed away this week at the young age of 57. If you're into some dark, but well written music, give his catalog a listen. RIP Mark
Doug
Sam Hunt - "Breaking Up Was Easy In The 90's"
Dano
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan - "Revolver"
These were the hardest picks without going with 12 of his tracks. The evil and the pretty in equal parts. That was Mark Lanegan
Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan - "Honey Child What Can I Do"
Jonny HP
TBD
Mike D
Muse - "Stockholm Syndrome"
As a tribute to one of the first songs I heard from them back in the Guitar Hero 3 Days
These days The Fountains Of Wayne are sadly mainly known for a novelty song at best in "Stacy's Mom". Pretty much the only time someone brings that song up these days is to tell you the long hanging fruit story of how it was initially written as "Stacy's Grandma". Take me back to 1999 though, with the release of Utopia Pkwy. There amongst some forgotten 90's Indie revelry is "Troubled Times" one of the best, most underappreciated tunes from the decade. Whimsical and melancholy, all the while possessing some of the most endearing chord progressions and melodies of all modern music. You may have to listen to it a few times, but with any luck, this will become one of your new "go to" tracks. Happy Friday!
Probably the least heard track off of Wyclef's follow up solo album to the Fugee hype. This was sensed to prove Wyclef's talent as a solo artist and rival all of the buzz around fellow Fugee Lauryn Hill's class. Either way, always appreciated this jam even though Haitian has some French mix, I definitely don't understand it.
Special Guest Pick!
Sweet Amber
Metallica - "King Nothing"
I lIkE dIs SoNg! I lIsTeN 2 iT wItH dAdA! aNd PlAy AiR dUms!
The majority of us here at Song Of The Day reside in the Ottawa area. With the recent and on-going events taking their toll on our hearts and minds, the lyrics to this song came to me and have stuck with me this entire week....nothing really else to say
There are no more races to be run There are no numbers left to be won Everybody's down We pulled each other down There never was a truth to be found We are all bigots so full of hatred We release our poisons There are no more cultures left to slide There are no more people to be tried We're in our minds Five billion pieces so defined Read it in a book, it was underlined We are all bigots so full of hatred We release our poisons like styrofoam
Doug
Flogging Molly - "Black Friday Rule"
Dano
Dua Lipa & Elton John - "Cold Heart" (PNAU Remix)
I Don't care. It's too smooth.
Jonny HP
Type O Negative - "Everything Dies"
Mike D
Jackie Hayes - "Headache"
I've had a headache for over a week, this song doesn't help
J.B.
Hether - "Sex Wax"
It's the dead of Winter and all through my house i'm playing surf jams to bring in the Summer Vibes!
Cigarettes After Sex - "Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby"
Some songs just hit you differently after becoming a father.
Doug
AC/DC - "You Shook Me All Night Long"
Dano
Larkin Poe - "Sometimes"
Larkin Poe - "Blunt"
I Always seem to listen to these two back to back. They just fit
Jonny HP
TBD
Mike D
The Weeknd - "Gasoline"
J.B.
Goodie Mob - "Thought Process"
In the early, mid and late 90's one could make the argument that some of the best hip hop conglomerations could be found there. One of these phenomenal colabs is Goodie Mob. Cee-Lo (early years for sure, before his more poppy tunes came in) and even more notably, Outkast. Love this rich era of hip hop experimentation and dark lyrics.
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!
