Song of the Day
11/29: Beck – Gamma Ray (2008)
Beck has tackled so many genres and sounds over the years, why not try to see what he can do with a surf rock riff. The lead single from the excellent Danger Mouse produced “Modern Guilt” album.
11/28: Tom Petty – Walls (1996)
Maybe it’s because it came out after the Greatest Hits collection, or maybe it is because it was on the soundtrack to a Jennifer Anniston movie; either way this is an under appreciated Petty tune that largely fell through the cracks.
11/15: Matt Costa – Mr. Pitiful (2007)
A former pro skateboarder turned power pop songwriter, Matt Costa has a super smooth voice and a talent for writing super catchy songs. This one is no exception.
11/14: The Anniversary – The Siren Sings (2002)
The song begins with a near explosion of sound that hooks you right from the start. Off a mostly forgotten album from 2002 “Your Majesty,” this song still rocks.
11/11: South – A Place in Displacement (2006)
Yet another overlooked British band putting out great tunes. This guy I used to work with got me on South, and I could not believe I had never heard them before. This song is one of their best.
11/10: The Pixies – Where is My Mind (1988)
Ethereal rock from one of the most respected, influential and strange indie bands of all time. Love the guitar riff.
11/9: Warren Zevon – Keep Me in Your Heart (2007)
The last track on an album he knew would be his last, Zevon knowingly wrote his own epitaph. A beautiful song written by a legend 25 years past his prime.
11/8: Rachael Yamagata – Worn Me Down (2003)
This song was off Rachael’s first effort “Rachael Yamagata EP,” which inspired artists such as Conor Oberst, Ray LaMontagne and Ryan Adams to work with her. Not bad for a first try.
11/7: Billy Preston – Nothing from Nothing (1974)
Yes, Billy Preston recorded with the Beatles and toured with the Stones. Yes, he had one of the coolest afros of all time. And yes, this song has a circus style intro. Well, two out of three aint bad.
11/4: Jealous Sound – What’s Wrong is Everywhere (2000)
From the very first hit of the snare, this track does everything right. Former Knapsack frontman, Blair Shehan has created a smoother, catchier rock sound but with all the same passion. I’ve honestly listened to this 5-song EP hundreds of times.
