I know, I know I should be posting on the list but an amazing thing happened to me this week thanks to my insane desire to pour my inane thoughts all over this little part of the Internet.
I made a post about my mum being a massive Beatles fan earlier in the week and received a Facebook message from my cousin David. He is my mums younger brothers son.
"Hey Stephen - how's things? I just read your latest blog and it reminded me of this... recorded in South Shields sometime around 1965/66 I think! Not sure if you'll have heard it before..."
There was a link to file called 'You've got to hide your love away'
So firstly I was amazed that someone who I only ever met once and lived on the other side of planet is reading this thing (Yay) (and also thanks to Jason H to just became a follower/member of the blog even though I've been giving him heaps about Tupperware)
Secondly I am probably a bit slow, but I thought David had sent me a rock song from some random North East band covering The Beatles. So I clicked the link and a little girl started singing. I was still on the rock song theory and figured that this was the intro.
60 seconds in and I clicked that this could be my mum at 12 or 13 y/o singing her little heart out to her favourite track.
I think it is fair to say that I generally have all the emotional range of a rubber duck but fuck me, I felt the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I have no fucking clue what emotion that I was feeling.
I bag the Internet hard a lot of the time, but this is one of the reasons why it has its place on our planet.
Anyone who knows me will also know that I only ever give effusive thanks on ridiculously rare occasions, but here goes.
Thanks David. You will probably never know what that 2 minute mp3 means to me. I have a hole in my life where my mum should be that will never be filled. Up until that moment I had absolutely no clue what she was like as a child and you helped filled a little gap that she never had the chance to.
Right. That is that, back to the fucking rock next time, alright???? Alright.
Friday, 3 May 2013
Thursday, 2 May 2013
One of my key music moments was at 13 years old. It was 1991 and I was in my first year at Westlake Boys High School, hereafter named somewhat affectionately as 'Homo-Hill'.
Firstly, I was probably the smallest guy in the school. I had fuckoff huge glasses (thanks for that parents), a massive bright yellow school bag (thanks again) and I was particularly nervous and annoying. (I can't blame my parents for that).
Secondly, I was almost clueless about modern music except Blood Sugar Sex Magic by RHCP which had been on my cassette player for about 3 and a half months by that time. I slept with it on every night and woke up to it every morning.
Thirdly, I lived out of zone and caught a bus everyday to and from school. And of course my bus was last giving all the older kids plenty of time to steal my bag, pick on me and generally make that 40min wait a total bag of nails.... (incidentally, I'm over it. It helped make me who I am now and as I'm pretty damn stoked to be me, I can't complain about the things that got me here)
So when a ginormous 7th form guy approaches me in the line I'll admit I was not exactly over the moon. But he just said to me something along the lines of "Hey kid, do you like music?'
(Key squeaky voice) "Yes"
"Have you heard of Smashing Pumpkins?'
Now, ladies and Germans, I'll admit I thought that this dude was taking the piss. The Smashing what now? A whole number of things flew through my mind. Am I the 'pumpkin'? Am I going to get the shit kicked out of me whatever I answer? Am I going to go the music shop and ask for the Smashing Pumpkins and be laughed at or given Madonna's new album?
But it turned out the dude was legit. He probably just loved music. Once I squawked out 'No,' he rattled on about the band, the lead singer with the amazing, yet strange voice. Gish had been out for 7 or 8 months by then, and he was well into it.
I think what sticks with me is (a) I completely ignored the band until I saw their next album on a stand in Sounds music store at which point I remembered the conversation some 14-15 months earlier and bought it on the spot and (b) as I listened to it I came to the realisation that that dude had clearly been passionate enough about music to want to talk to a nerdy, unpopular and random kid 5 years younger than him about it.
Firstly, I was probably the smallest guy in the school. I had fuckoff huge glasses (thanks for that parents), a massive bright yellow school bag (thanks again) and I was particularly nervous and annoying. (I can't blame my parents for that).
Secondly, I was almost clueless about modern music except Blood Sugar Sex Magic by RHCP which had been on my cassette player for about 3 and a half months by that time. I slept with it on every night and woke up to it every morning.
Thirdly, I lived out of zone and caught a bus everyday to and from school. And of course my bus was last giving all the older kids plenty of time to steal my bag, pick on me and generally make that 40min wait a total bag of nails.... (incidentally, I'm over it. It helped make me who I am now and as I'm pretty damn stoked to be me, I can't complain about the things that got me here)
So when a ginormous 7th form guy approaches me in the line I'll admit I was not exactly over the moon. But he just said to me something along the lines of "Hey kid, do you like music?'
(Key squeaky voice) "Yes"
"Have you heard of Smashing Pumpkins?'
Now, ladies and Germans, I'll admit I thought that this dude was taking the piss. The Smashing what now? A whole number of things flew through my mind. Am I the 'pumpkin'? Am I going to get the shit kicked out of me whatever I answer? Am I going to go the music shop and ask for the Smashing Pumpkins and be laughed at or given Madonna's new album?
But it turned out the dude was legit. He probably just loved music. Once I squawked out 'No,' he rattled on about the band, the lead singer with the amazing, yet strange voice. Gish had been out for 7 or 8 months by then, and he was well into it.
I think what sticks with me is (a) I completely ignored the band until I saw their next album on a stand in Sounds music store at which point I remembered the conversation some 14-15 months earlier and bought it on the spot and (b) as I listened to it I came to the realisation that that dude had clearly been passionate enough about music to want to talk to a nerdy, unpopular and random kid 5 years younger than him about it.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Number 21
Song & Artist: Killing In The Name - Rage Against The Machine
Album & Date: Rage Against The Machine - 3rd November 1992
Nationality of band: American
Members at release: Tim Commerford (Bass Guitar - American), Zak de la Rocha (Vocals - American), Tom Morello (Guitar - American), Brad Wilk (Drums - American)
YouTube:
My rant;
Metal/Rap?? Rap Metal?? I'm pretty damn sure that we're not talking about grunge here, even though the fact that this track was released during the good ole days when grunge was king. I think that my fascist view on anything and everything rap made me avoid this track like the plague back in the day. I remember Kane had it playing in his Ford Capri in '95 and to be fair it sounded to 'rappy' for me then. I was, as some would say that I still am, caught up in the purity of the grunge sound and this one just didn't click.
Ironically enough, my other passion, PC gaming helped me find my way into this track. Thank you Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. There is something special about driving around South Central Los Santos, running people over and being chased by the LSPD listening to "Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me".
On a separate note, this PC game also got me into Pretend We're Dead by L7, Rusty Cage by Soundgarden, and amongst other tracks, Been Caught Stealing by Jane's Addiction.
On another separate note, if I was lost on a desert island (which luckily enough had enough power to run electronic gear) and I could only choose one media, it would always be music.
To the track itself. This is a ball busting tryst with racism and other drama circa 1992. It starts off with heavy and slow guitars. It doesn't take long to figure out something desperate and dramatic is coming.
The track uses a lot of repetition, but uses it well. Every time a set of repetition comes up, it is delivered with more rage than the last, building inevitably to the point where a wickedly sharp guitar riff attacks you around 3:50 and lasts until 4:10 where the signature of this track takes over "Fuck you, I won't do what tell me" and builds and repeats until 4:30 when de la Rocha just explodes all over the track.
The drums in this track add a level that not many other tracks can brag they have. Simple, puncuating and perfect.
It is simply a great track. No one should ever call it a beautiful song, but it epitomises a time when people felt like the lyrics say.
I occasionally feel aggrieved that I did not get into this track only, but that is life.
Bands: (multiple band entrys ARE counted twice)
12 - America
9 - England
Band Members Country of Origin: (multiple band entrys ARE counted twice)
44 - America
39 - England
2 - Germany
1 - Tanzania
1 - Australia
Decade Released
13 - 90's
4 - 70's
2 - 60's
1 - 00's
1 - 80's
Year Released
3 - 1991
3 - 1994
2 - 1997
2 - 1993
2 - 1995
2 - 1971
1 - 1975
1 - 1965
1 - 1979
1 - 1968
1 - 2006
1 - 1987
1 - 1992
Genre:
7 - Alternative
4 - Grunge
4 - Rock
1 - Punk
1 - Glam Rock
1 - Post Grunge
1 - BritPop(Rock)
1 - Hard Rock
1 - Metal/Rap
Song & Artist: Killing In The Name - Rage Against The Machine
Album & Date: Rage Against The Machine - 3rd November 1992
Nationality of band: American
Members at release: Tim Commerford (Bass Guitar - American), Zak de la Rocha (Vocals - American), Tom Morello (Guitar - American), Brad Wilk (Drums - American)
YouTube:
Metal/Rap?? Rap Metal?? I'm pretty damn sure that we're not talking about grunge here, even though the fact that this track was released during the good ole days when grunge was king. I think that my fascist view on anything and everything rap made me avoid this track like the plague back in the day. I remember Kane had it playing in his Ford Capri in '95 and to be fair it sounded to 'rappy' for me then. I was, as some would say that I still am, caught up in the purity of the grunge sound and this one just didn't click.
Ironically enough, my other passion, PC gaming helped me find my way into this track. Thank you Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. There is something special about driving around South Central Los Santos, running people over and being chased by the LSPD listening to "Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me".
On a separate note, this PC game also got me into Pretend We're Dead by L7, Rusty Cage by Soundgarden, and amongst other tracks, Been Caught Stealing by Jane's Addiction.
On another separate note, if I was lost on a desert island (which luckily enough had enough power to run electronic gear) and I could only choose one media, it would always be music.
To the track itself. This is a ball busting tryst with racism and other drama circa 1992. It starts off with heavy and slow guitars. It doesn't take long to figure out something desperate and dramatic is coming.
The track uses a lot of repetition, but uses it well. Every time a set of repetition comes up, it is delivered with more rage than the last, building inevitably to the point where a wickedly sharp guitar riff attacks you around 3:50 and lasts until 4:10 where the signature of this track takes over "Fuck you, I won't do what tell me" and builds and repeats until 4:30 when de la Rocha just explodes all over the track.
The drums in this track add a level that not many other tracks can brag they have. Simple, puncuating and perfect.
It is simply a great track. No one should ever call it a beautiful song, but it epitomises a time when people felt like the lyrics say.
I occasionally feel aggrieved that I did not get into this track only, but that is life.
Bands: (multiple band entrys ARE counted twice)
12 - America
9 - England
Band Members Country of Origin: (multiple band entrys ARE counted twice)
44 - America
39 - England
2 - Germany
1 - Tanzania
1 - Australia
Decade Released
13 - 90's
4 - 70's
2 - 60's
1 - 00's
1 - 80's
Year Released
3 - 1991
3 - 1994
2 - 1997
2 - 1993
2 - 1995
2 - 1971
1 - 1975
1 - 1965
1 - 1979
1 - 1968
1 - 2006
1 - 1987
1 - 1992
Genre:
7 - Alternative
4 - Grunge
4 - Rock
1 - Punk
1 - Glam Rock
1 - Post Grunge
1 - BritPop(Rock)
1 - Hard Rock
1 - Metal/Rap
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Sometimes I hear a song and just smile.
Tonight I was diligently writing my latest blog (number 21) and Ticket To Ride by The Beatles came on. And I smiled.
It is beautifully simple track. Not pretentious.
I'm not sure whether I smiled because I like the track, or because it reminded me of my Mum who was a massive Beatles fan. I believe that she was a member of the original Beatles fan club. Does anyone remember when you had to join by post, rather than by facebook?
I also know that my Dad, who has never smoked, collected Beatles cigarette cards from all his mates to make up a big picture of the band for Mum.
Right, that was a touch more melancholy that usual. Tomorrow, I shall rock.
Tonight I was diligently writing my latest blog (number 21) and Ticket To Ride by The Beatles came on. And I smiled.
It is beautifully simple track. Not pretentious.
I'm not sure whether I smiled because I like the track, or because it reminded me of my Mum who was a massive Beatles fan. I believe that she was a member of the original Beatles fan club. Does anyone remember when you had to join by post, rather than by facebook?
I also know that my Dad, who has never smoked, collected Beatles cigarette cards from all his mates to make up a big picture of the band for Mum.
Right, that was a touch more melancholy that usual. Tomorrow, I shall rock.
Sunday, 28 April 2013
Number 20
Song & Artist: Lightning Crashes - Live
Album & Date: Throwing Copper - 26th April 1994
Nationality of band: American
Members at release: Patrick Dahlheimer (Bass Guitar - American), Chad Gracey (Drummer - American), Ed Kowalczyk (Vocals - American), Chad Taylor (Guitar - American)
YouTube:
My rant;
I have a confession to make. Sometimes I skip this track when it comes up. But only when I can't sit back, relax and enjoy the music taking me to a better time and place.
I have mentioned this before, but its my fucking blog so I'll mention it again. I cannot hear one second of this sensational track without being taken to the 1997 party at Matt P's place. It was a surreal moment where every part of my 18 years coalesced into one perfect moment, jumping up and down and singing this song with 15 other people and literally feeling the building move as we did so. I am still friends with most of the those people and probably always will be.
It also marked the last part of the make up / break up semi-relationship-type-thing I had with Aimie. Which in turn put me right off chicks in general for 2 years. There was the odd philosophical relationship with a goat during that time.... but that, once again, is another story...
Most of the time I can just enjoy this track for its own brilliance, sometimes I enjoy it for the memories, and sometime I just enjoy because it is my type of track.
Just a quick comment on the album, Throwing Copper. I think my brother Chris got it for Christmas 1994 and was listening to it all through our holiday in Whiritoa. I had picked up (I think) Kerosene Hat by Cracker, Twist by Dave Dobbyn, Smash by The Offspring and some others. I remember asking him what he thought of the album and he said "Shit Towne is an alright track, and that's about it." Knowing Chris I figured I'd better give it a listen myself so I put it in the CD player in my car. This was when I had a Sony Discman with the suspension kit and cable with the cassette on it so it could be a car kit.
It starts off slowly, but you instantly remember what it about to come. There is talk of placenta, angels, confusion, doctors, lightning and old people dying and then the pace picks up.
Then Kowalczyk unleashes a small piece of magic, The aaaangel closes her eeeyyeyeyeys....
Two minutes in and we pick up again. I can feel it.....
Two minutes 30 and we're up again, more power, more depth in the voice, (pale blue coloured eyes) and at three minutes we are fucking rocking ladies and gents.
We're into the centre of the earth and Kowalczyk's voice takes you away to place you probably aren't supposed to go.
Just before 4m and it takes a sadder clip, but then a roll of thunder chases the wind and we can feel it again. Music and lyrics combining for a monumental and deep moment that lasts and lasts and lasts.
There is no doubt that both singer and listener begin to feel it as this track pulses through to a short sharp conclusion.
The question remains, what does the term 'lightning crashes' mean? To me it always seems like this song is supposed be dark and awe filled. As if this track is the counterpoint to a massive life moment, and it happened at night, in a massive storm and you just can't get past it.
Bands: (multiple band entrys ARE counted twice)
11 - America
9 - England
Band Members Country of Origin: (multiple band entrys ARE counted twice)
40 - America
39 - England
2 - Germany
1 - Tanzania
1 - Australia
Decade Released
12 - 90's
4 - 70's
2 - 60's
1 - 00's
1 - 80's
Year Released
3 - 1991
3 - 1994
2 - 1997
2 - 1993
2 - 1995
2 - 1971
1 - 1975
1 - 1965
1 - 1979
1 - 1968
1 - 2006
1 - 1987
Genre:
7 - Alternative
4 - Grunge
4 - Rock
1 - Punk
1 - Glam Rock
1 - Post Grunge
1 - BritPop(Rock)
1 - Hard Rock
Song & Artist: Lightning Crashes - Live
Album & Date: Throwing Copper - 26th April 1994
Nationality of band: American
Members at release: Patrick Dahlheimer (Bass Guitar - American), Chad Gracey (Drummer - American), Ed Kowalczyk (Vocals - American), Chad Taylor (Guitar - American)
YouTube:
My rant;
I have a confession to make. Sometimes I skip this track when it comes up. But only when I can't sit back, relax and enjoy the music taking me to a better time and place.
I have mentioned this before, but its my fucking blog so I'll mention it again. I cannot hear one second of this sensational track without being taken to the 1997 party at Matt P's place. It was a surreal moment where every part of my 18 years coalesced into one perfect moment, jumping up and down and singing this song with 15 other people and literally feeling the building move as we did so. I am still friends with most of the those people and probably always will be.
It also marked the last part of the make up / break up semi-relationship-type-thing I had with Aimie. Which in turn put me right off chicks in general for 2 years. There was the odd philosophical relationship with a goat during that time.... but that, once again, is another story...
Most of the time I can just enjoy this track for its own brilliance, sometimes I enjoy it for the memories, and sometime I just enjoy because it is my type of track.
Just a quick comment on the album, Throwing Copper. I think my brother Chris got it for Christmas 1994 and was listening to it all through our holiday in Whiritoa. I had picked up (I think) Kerosene Hat by Cracker, Twist by Dave Dobbyn, Smash by The Offspring and some others. I remember asking him what he thought of the album and he said "Shit Towne is an alright track, and that's about it." Knowing Chris I figured I'd better give it a listen myself so I put it in the CD player in my car. This was when I had a Sony Discman with the suspension kit and cable with the cassette on it so it could be a car kit.
Anyway, enough of that, to the track itself.
It starts off slowly, but you instantly remember what it about to come. There is talk of placenta, angels, confusion, doctors, lightning and old people dying and then the pace picks up.
Then Kowalczyk unleashes a small piece of magic, The aaaangel closes her eeeyyeyeyeys....
Two minutes in and we pick up again. I can feel it.....
Two minutes 30 and we're up again, more power, more depth in the voice, (pale blue coloured eyes) and at three minutes we are fucking rocking ladies and gents.
We're into the centre of the earth and Kowalczyk's voice takes you away to place you probably aren't supposed to go.
Just before 4m and it takes a sadder clip, but then a roll of thunder chases the wind and we can feel it again. Music and lyrics combining for a monumental and deep moment that lasts and lasts and lasts.
There is no doubt that both singer and listener begin to feel it as this track pulses through to a short sharp conclusion.
The question remains, what does the term 'lightning crashes' mean? To me it always seems like this song is supposed be dark and awe filled. As if this track is the counterpoint to a massive life moment, and it happened at night, in a massive storm and you just can't get past it.
Bands: (multiple band entrys ARE counted twice)
11 - America
9 - England
Band Members Country of Origin: (multiple band entrys ARE counted twice)
40 - America
39 - England
2 - Germany
1 - Tanzania
1 - Australia
Decade Released
12 - 90's
4 - 70's
2 - 60's
1 - 00's
1 - 80's
Year Released
3 - 1991
3 - 1994
2 - 1997
2 - 1993
2 - 1995
2 - 1971
1 - 1975
1 - 1965
1 - 1979
1 - 1968
1 - 2006
1 - 1987
Genre:
7 - Alternative
4 - Grunge
4 - Rock
1 - Punk
1 - Glam Rock
1 - Post Grunge
1 - BritPop(Rock)
1 - Hard Rock
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Number 19
Song & Artist: Welcome To The Jungle - Guns N' Roses
Album & Date: Appetite For Destruction - 21st July 1987
Nationality of band: American
Members at release: Steven Adler (Drums - American), Saul Hudson (Slash) (Lead Guitar - English), Michael (Duff) McKagan (Bass Guitar - American), Willam (W. Axl Rose) Rose (Vocals - American), Jeffrey (Izzy Stradlin) Isbell (Rhythm Guitar - American)
YouTube:
My rant;
The most dangerous band in the world, with the most dangerous song of them all.....
Firstly, I got into Guns 'N Roses the same way everybody else did. It annoyed the shit out of my highly religious mother (sorry mum, RIP). My father and her made Chris and I join a music club (buying 1 CD every month) so for the first one we chose Use Your Illusion 1 simply to annoy them.
The discussion went a bit like this:
"Turn that off, they are disgusting lyrics'
"Hey, you made me join the club, anyway, I don't hear the words, I only the music..."
Now then, to the track in question. I had really liked the track for years but one rainy day at home, Chris and I were hunting through the VHS's (Yep, that long ago) for something to watch and came across a movie called Lean On Me. We watched the opening scene of the PC 70's classroom slightly bored. But to be honest, neither of us could be bothered getting up to eject the tape. Then the second scene appeared and blew my fucking mind wide open. I strongly suggest you watch it. There are clips on YouTube, but they are a bit shit quality and are cut to ribbons.
Anyway, we watched the movie from the finish and felt like becoming an activist for black education rights in America. (Which lasted until we watched Star Wars and I wanted to be an X-Wing pilot....)
This is a deep song, with power that builds from the very start with the rushing wind in the back ground. Then the main riff start and lyrics paint a picture of desperation and suffering that the music follows closely, only leaving from time to time.
There is a beautiful introspective moment that lasts for about 20 seconds that must parallel the brief moments of lucidity in the drug hazed world the song is all about. The song then launches back into the doom and depression and builds to an impressive, powerful end.
I can't lie and say this is one of my personal favourites, but it is a great song with a great story and history.
One word sums it up. POWERFUL.
Bands: (multiple band entrys ARE counted twice)
10 - America
9 - England
Band Members Country of Origin: (multiple band entrys ARE counted twice)
39 - England
36 - America
2 - Germany
1 - Tanzania
1 - Australia
Decade Released
11 - 90's
4 - 70's
2 - 60's
1 - 00's
1 - 80's
Year Released
3 - 1991
2 - 1994
2 - 1997
2 - 1993
2 - 1995
2 - 1971
1 - 1975
1 - 1965
1 - 1979
1 - 1968
1 - 2006
1 - 1987
Genre:
6 - Alternative
4 - Grunge
4 - Rock
1 - Punk
1 - Glam Rock
1 - Post Grunge
1 - BritPop(Rock)
1 - Hard Rock
Song & Artist: Welcome To The Jungle - Guns N' Roses
Album & Date: Appetite For Destruction - 21st July 1987
Nationality of band: American
Members at release: Steven Adler (Drums - American), Saul Hudson (Slash) (Lead Guitar - English), Michael (Duff) McKagan (Bass Guitar - American), Willam (W. Axl Rose) Rose (Vocals - American), Jeffrey (Izzy Stradlin) Isbell (Rhythm Guitar - American)
YouTube:
My rant;
The most dangerous band in the world, with the most dangerous song of them all.....
Firstly, I got into Guns 'N Roses the same way everybody else did. It annoyed the shit out of my highly religious mother (sorry mum, RIP). My father and her made Chris and I join a music club (buying 1 CD every month) so for the first one we chose Use Your Illusion 1 simply to annoy them.
The discussion went a bit like this:
"Turn that off, they are disgusting lyrics'
"Hey, you made me join the club, anyway, I don't hear the words, I only the music..."
Now then, to the track in question. I had really liked the track for years but one rainy day at home, Chris and I were hunting through the VHS's (Yep, that long ago) for something to watch and came across a movie called Lean On Me. We watched the opening scene of the PC 70's classroom slightly bored. But to be honest, neither of us could be bothered getting up to eject the tape. Then the second scene appeared and blew my fucking mind wide open. I strongly suggest you watch it. There are clips on YouTube, but they are a bit shit quality and are cut to ribbons.
Anyway, we watched the movie from the finish and felt like becoming an activist for black education rights in America. (Which lasted until we watched Star Wars and I wanted to be an X-Wing pilot....)
This is a deep song, with power that builds from the very start with the rushing wind in the back ground. Then the main riff start and lyrics paint a picture of desperation and suffering that the music follows closely, only leaving from time to time.
There is a beautiful introspective moment that lasts for about 20 seconds that must parallel the brief moments of lucidity in the drug hazed world the song is all about. The song then launches back into the doom and depression and builds to an impressive, powerful end.
I can't lie and say this is one of my personal favourites, but it is a great song with a great story and history.
One word sums it up. POWERFUL.
Bands: (multiple band entrys ARE counted twice)
10 - America
9 - England
Band Members Country of Origin: (multiple band entrys ARE counted twice)
39 - England
36 - America
2 - Germany
1 - Tanzania
1 - Australia
Decade Released
11 - 90's
4 - 70's
2 - 60's
1 - 00's
1 - 80's
Year Released
3 - 1991
2 - 1994
2 - 1997
2 - 1993
2 - 1995
2 - 1971
1 - 1975
1 - 1965
1 - 1979
1 - 1968
1 - 2006
1 - 1987
Genre:
6 - Alternative
4 - Grunge
4 - Rock
1 - Punk
1 - Glam Rock
1 - Post Grunge
1 - BritPop(Rock)
1 - Hard Rock
I am very sorry about the lack of posts.
I will admit a slight addiction to Skyrim over the past 6 months, but seeing as I finally slew the dragon in an epic battle I am now over it.
I may spend some time on my burgeoning alcohol addiction if i have the time, but for the meantime back to music.
There has been some movement on my top 100. Not a song I have released, but one that was to come. It is interesting to note that I remembered 'I Got A Girl - Tripping Daisy' as a sensational song from back in the mid '90's and had it pencilled in at around 90. Well after checking the video on youtube...
It appears that age is tricking me. While a serviceable track, it is about as welcome in the top 100 as Quade Cooper at Richie's birthday party....
Also, some noticeable movements on the top 10 of my itunes list.
1= - Far Behind - Candlebox
1= - Common People - Pulp
3 - Backwater - The Meat Puppets
4= - Flagpole Sitta - Harvey Danger
4= - American Music - Violent Femmes
6 - Saviour - Rise Against
7= - Sex and Candy - Marcy Playground
7= - Glycerine - Bush
9= - Instant Karma! - John Lennon
9= - Good - Better Than Ezra
Also, I have a new follower... Thanks Meagan!!
I will admit a slight addiction to Skyrim over the past 6 months, but seeing as I finally slew the dragon in an epic battle I am now over it.
I may spend some time on my burgeoning alcohol addiction if i have the time, but for the meantime back to music.
There has been some movement on my top 100. Not a song I have released, but one that was to come. It is interesting to note that I remembered 'I Got A Girl - Tripping Daisy' as a sensational song from back in the mid '90's and had it pencilled in at around 90. Well after checking the video on youtube...
It appears that age is tricking me. While a serviceable track, it is about as welcome in the top 100 as Quade Cooper at Richie's birthday party....
Also, some noticeable movements on the top 10 of my itunes list.
1= - Far Behind - Candlebox
1= - Common People - Pulp
3 - Backwater - The Meat Puppets
4= - Flagpole Sitta - Harvey Danger
4= - American Music - Violent Femmes
6 - Saviour - Rise Against
7= - Sex and Candy - Marcy Playground
7= - Glycerine - Bush
9= - Instant Karma! - John Lennon
9= - Good - Better Than Ezra
Also, I have a new follower... Thanks Meagan!!
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