1. "Right in Two"--Tool, 10,000 Days (2006):
I am not sure why I have this whole Tool album on my ipod. It is a good example of how I tend to pick up whole albums instead of just singles. Actually, this is one of their later albums and does not even contain the one song by Tool that I love, which is "Sober." I appreciate their talent and their love of Bill Hicks. However, I have never had the patience for their long, brooding songs that have intermittent bursts of rock. MEH.
2. "Oh, Darling!"--The Beatles, Abbey Road (1969):
I am fairly open about my ambivalence towards the Beatles. They are, of course, amazing. However, I consider their music to be from the generation before me. I understand that without them, most of the music I love would not exist. I own all of their music because I should. But, ultimately, the Beatles do little for me. They are a radio band for me. A good song from a great album, but for me, MEH.
3. "Bury Me"--Dwight Yoakam, dwightyoakamacoustic.net (2000):
I like Dwight Yoakam as a rule but do not know this album or song too well. Not doing a lot for me right now. MEH.
4. "My Drug Buddy"--The Lemonheads, It's A Shame About Ray (1992):
I was a Lemonheads fan before this album came out. I thought that they were broken up and done, and then this album came out. With the help of a cover of "Mrs. Robinson" that was not on the original pressing of this album, the Lemonheads started getting major attention. This song features Juliana Hatfield's background vocals. I still listen to this album often. It is solid from start to finish and pure SHUFFLE GOLD!!
5. "Rock Me Tonite"--Billy Squier, Absolute Hits (2005):
Billy Squier always takes me back to jr. high. This song came out later and suffers from the infamous video in which Billy prances around among pastel sheets and scarves. At least that's how I remember it. Not really a rockin' video, but I still dig the song. SHUFFLE GOODNESS.
