1. "Delirious"--Prince, 1999 (1982):
As a teenager who gravitated mostly toward hard rock, I could not deny the power of Prince when this album came out. I was fascinated by him. I eventually saw him live, and he is an amazing live performer. Not as big as the big singles on this album but still a great song. SHUFFLE GOODNESS.
2. "Blank Expression"--Samiam, Samiam (1990):
A pop punk band that was peers with the likes of Green Day, NOFX, et. al., these guys never broke very big. I love this album. It was their debut record and is solid all the way through. A good song but not one of the best from the album. SHUFFLE GOODNESS.
3. "Chem Trails"--No Age, Everything in Between (2010):
A relatively recent find for me. I discovered them via Bob Mould. He is a big fan and speaks of them in a lot of his interviews. He played with them live a few times and always champions their music. They are a two-piece. I only own this album and find it to be hit or miss. This song is one of the better ones. SHUFFLE GOODNESS.
4. Rend It-- Fugazi, Fugazi Live Series, Volume 9: Detroit, Michigan, 9-4-93:
I have been on a Fugazi bender the last week, so this song hits the shuffle at the perfect time. I just re-watched Instrument (for the 5th or 6th time??), the documentary on the band that I had on VHS and recently purchased on DVD. Still one of the best bands that I have ever seen live. These live albums capture them well. SHUFFLE GOLD!!
5. "The Back of Love"--Echo & the Bunnymen, Killing Moon: The Best of Echo & the Bunnymen (2007):
I picked up this awesome, 2-disc set last year in a used bin. I was never a big enough fan to own any of their albums, but this best of was a perfect find for me. This song is a good example of one that I wish I had heard originally. It may have made me a bigger fan. Great song and SHUFFLE GOLD!!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Week of September 17, 2012
1. "Storm Front"--Billy Joel, Storm Front (1989):
I was pretty much done with Billy Joel by this point. I saw him live for The Bridge tour, and he was great. This album had the "We Didn't Start the Fire" single, which was decent but not nearly as strong as early Joel stuff. This song is not so good but provides no shame. MEH.
2. "Minority"--Green Day, Warning (2000):
From Billy Joel to Billy Joe. I am a fan of Green Day. I saw them many times in small venues before they became megastars. They have a series of new albums coming out in the next few months, and I am looking forward to them. I do not know this album as well as their others, but this is one of the better songs off of this album. Definitely SHUFFLE GOODNESS.
3. "The House Wins"--OK Go, Oh No (2005):
Just an okay song off of a great album. These guys always make great videos (though there is not one for this song--not one of the singles) and had several songs off of this album that were strong. Though not as awesome as other songs on this album, it is still a pretty solid tune. SHUFFLE GOODNESS.
4. "Unchained"--Van Halen, Fair Warning (1981):
I may have to shut the shuffle down for this week after this song. My Van Halen fanaticism is no secret, and this song is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE VH song of all time. When I saw them live for the first time--my first concert ever--they opened with this song. When I got my first tape deck for my car, this was the first song played as loud as possible. There is not much else to say. I know that my rules are to only kill the shuffle with a "shuffle shame," but this song is a rule changer. Nothing can follow this song this week. The ultimate SHUFFLE GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was pretty much done with Billy Joel by this point. I saw him live for The Bridge tour, and he was great. This album had the "We Didn't Start the Fire" single, which was decent but not nearly as strong as early Joel stuff. This song is not so good but provides no shame. MEH.
2. "Minority"--Green Day, Warning (2000):
From Billy Joel to Billy Joe. I am a fan of Green Day. I saw them many times in small venues before they became megastars. They have a series of new albums coming out in the next few months, and I am looking forward to them. I do not know this album as well as their others, but this is one of the better songs off of this album. Definitely SHUFFLE GOODNESS.
3. "The House Wins"--OK Go, Oh No (2005):
Just an okay song off of a great album. These guys always make great videos (though there is not one for this song--not one of the singles) and had several songs off of this album that were strong. Though not as awesome as other songs on this album, it is still a pretty solid tune. SHUFFLE GOODNESS.
4. "Unchained"--Van Halen, Fair Warning (1981):
I may have to shut the shuffle down for this week after this song. My Van Halen fanaticism is no secret, and this song is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE VH song of all time. When I saw them live for the first time--my first concert ever--they opened with this song. When I got my first tape deck for my car, this was the first song played as loud as possible. There is not much else to say. I know that my rules are to only kill the shuffle with a "shuffle shame," but this song is a rule changer. Nothing can follow this song this week. The ultimate SHUFFLE GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, September 10, 2012
Week of September 10, 2012
1. "Return to Dust"--Bob Mould, District Line (2008):
Perfect start to this week's shuffle. Bob Mould released his first solo album in three years last week. It is called Silver Age, and I highly recommend it to any Husker Du or Sugar fans. It is very reminiscent of Sugar's Copper Blue. As for this particular song, it is one of the best songs on this 2008 release. The album itself does not hold together as well for me from start to finish, but this song is a great track. SHUFFLE GOLD!!
2. "Conduit for Sale"--Pavement, Slanted and Enchanted (1992):
I never got Pavement. Most people who like the music I like, really love Pavement, but it never clicked for me. Ultimately, I guess I need a little more melody or a little more of a pop sensibility. I cannot quite put my finger on what does not click for me. MEH.
3. "Slick"--Sugar, Copper Blue (1992):
Weird stuff happening on the shuffle! Mention this album in number 1 and BOOM, a song comes up. Plus, there is a crazy 1992 vibe going here. This album is one of my all-time, deserted island, top 5 albums. It is excellent from start to finish. This song is a "deep cut" but still SHUFFLE GOLD!!
Skip: Yo Yo Ma came up playing Bach's "Cello Suite #1 In G, BWV 1007 - 6. Gigue." It is excellent, but the classical music does not really fit the spirit of the blog here.
4. "Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby"--The Rolling Stones, Forty Licks (Disc 1) (2002):
An earlier Stones song on this amazing compilation/greatest hits set. I don't know this song very well, but it is solid 60s era Stones. SHUFFLE GOODNESS.
5. "Cool Places"--Sparks & Jane Wiedlin, Valley Girl Soundtrack 2 (1994?):
An awesome movie with a pretty solid soundtrack. This second soundtrack was Rhino Records trying to cash in with more obscure songs. This song was not on the original soundtrack for a reason. MILD SHAME.
Perfect start to this week's shuffle. Bob Mould released his first solo album in three years last week. It is called Silver Age, and I highly recommend it to any Husker Du or Sugar fans. It is very reminiscent of Sugar's Copper Blue. As for this particular song, it is one of the best songs on this 2008 release. The album itself does not hold together as well for me from start to finish, but this song is a great track. SHUFFLE GOLD!!
2. "Conduit for Sale"--Pavement, Slanted and Enchanted (1992):
I never got Pavement. Most people who like the music I like, really love Pavement, but it never clicked for me. Ultimately, I guess I need a little more melody or a little more of a pop sensibility. I cannot quite put my finger on what does not click for me. MEH.
3. "Slick"--Sugar, Copper Blue (1992):
Weird stuff happening on the shuffle! Mention this album in number 1 and BOOM, a song comes up. Plus, there is a crazy 1992 vibe going here. This album is one of my all-time, deserted island, top 5 albums. It is excellent from start to finish. This song is a "deep cut" but still SHUFFLE GOLD!!
Skip: Yo Yo Ma came up playing Bach's "Cello Suite #1 In G, BWV 1007 - 6. Gigue." It is excellent, but the classical music does not really fit the spirit of the blog here.
4. "Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby"--The Rolling Stones, Forty Licks (Disc 1) (2002):
An earlier Stones song on this amazing compilation/greatest hits set. I don't know this song very well, but it is solid 60s era Stones. SHUFFLE GOODNESS.
5. "Cool Places"--Sparks & Jane Wiedlin, Valley Girl Soundtrack 2 (1994?):
An awesome movie with a pretty solid soundtrack. This second soundtrack was Rhino Records trying to cash in with more obscure songs. This song was not on the original soundtrack for a reason. MILD SHAME.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Week of September 3, 2012
1. "Anyway"--The Lemonheads, Lick (1989):
Lick was the first Lemonheads album that I ever heard. When I was in college, I DJ'ed at the radio station and played their music there. This song is a solid track on the album, but I do not think it is one of Evan Dando's songs. I believe the singer of this song, Ben Deily, left after this album. SHUFFLE GOODNESS.
2. "Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong"--Radiohead, My Iron Lung (1994):
This EP was released before The Bends, which is my favorite Radiohead album. I do not know this song at all. I can see how it might be a bridge into that next album but it is not fully realized for me. MEH.
3. "Communion"--Boy Wonder, Your Progress Our Destruction (1994):
I think this is the first DotZit Records release to make it on the blog. My two good friends, Todd and Rob, started this label to put out some Texas punk rock. This album was a 12 inch split vinyl between Boy Wonder and another Texas band called Gut. Boy Wonder was great live. I am still in touch with Jud, the singer/guitarist of this three piece. They played maybe a year or two after this split album came out, and it was great while it lasted. SHUFFLE GOLD!!
4. "East Harlem"--Beirut, The Rip Tide (2011):
My good friend Chase hooked me up with this band. They are an indie band from Santa Fe, NM and seem to have gotten a lot of attention in the indie music world when this album came out. I honestly have not given it enough listens to judge. In general, it may be background music for me. For now, until I can get some more listens, MEH.
5. "Rock With You"--Michael Jackson, Off The Wall (1979):
I owned this album on 8-track tape when I was a kid. I believe I still have it somewhere. I loved this album, which was before the MJ explosion (and weirdness) that happened after Thriller. I will always love the songs off of this album. It was a big part of my early, eclectic music collection and sat in my giant 8-track tape carrying case along with AC/DC, Kenny Rogers, and Pink Floyd. SHUFFLE GOLD!!
Lick was the first Lemonheads album that I ever heard. When I was in college, I DJ'ed at the radio station and played their music there. This song is a solid track on the album, but I do not think it is one of Evan Dando's songs. I believe the singer of this song, Ben Deily, left after this album. SHUFFLE GOODNESS.
2. "Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong"--Radiohead, My Iron Lung (1994):
This EP was released before The Bends, which is my favorite Radiohead album. I do not know this song at all. I can see how it might be a bridge into that next album but it is not fully realized for me. MEH.
3. "Communion"--Boy Wonder, Your Progress Our Destruction (1994):
I think this is the first DotZit Records release to make it on the blog. My two good friends, Todd and Rob, started this label to put out some Texas punk rock. This album was a 12 inch split vinyl between Boy Wonder and another Texas band called Gut. Boy Wonder was great live. I am still in touch with Jud, the singer/guitarist of this three piece. They played maybe a year or two after this split album came out, and it was great while it lasted. SHUFFLE GOLD!!
4. "East Harlem"--Beirut, The Rip Tide (2011):
My good friend Chase hooked me up with this band. They are an indie band from Santa Fe, NM and seem to have gotten a lot of attention in the indie music world when this album came out. I honestly have not given it enough listens to judge. In general, it may be background music for me. For now, until I can get some more listens, MEH.
5. "Rock With You"--Michael Jackson, Off The Wall (1979):
I owned this album on 8-track tape when I was a kid. I believe I still have it somewhere. I loved this album, which was before the MJ explosion (and weirdness) that happened after Thriller. I will always love the songs off of this album. It was a big part of my early, eclectic music collection and sat in my giant 8-track tape carrying case along with AC/DC, Kenny Rogers, and Pink Floyd. SHUFFLE GOLD!!
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