May 09, 2005
Song of the Day - "Rebellion (Lies)" by The Arcade Fire
The Arcade Fire's latest album Funeral made it to the top of several "Best of 2004" list in the Canadian blogsphere. Several of my friends sing the praises of their music, including a certain American girl blogging to the left of me.
Their songs have managed to get airplay on both The Edge and Chum, cutting across listening groups and music genres alike. Their live shows are the a thing of legend: some stories telling of life changing moments while other tales describing highly entertaining events. They are being set-up as the next and best thing coming out of Canada this year; the hype machine is in 6th gear and getting ready to hit the NO2.
Sometimes I worry the only reason I like The Arcade Fire is because I've been told to like them. But the fact that songs like Rebellion makes me want to get up an boogie, quickly bury those thoughts beneath a heap of fun.
Screw the hype and let me on the dance floor.
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March 01, 2005
Song of the Day - "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" by Rod Stewart
Twenty-six years ago to the day, this was the number one song in both the US and the UK.
Twenty-six years ago to the day, a bouncing baby boy was born to a loving Canadian couple.
The two events are very much related. How else would you explain the self-proclaimed rock star you know and love?
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January 11, 2005
Song of the Day - "Lady" by Lenny Kravitz
Yes that song; the one from the Gap commercials with Mrs. Bueller parading around in different outfits. A simple but sold guitar driven single with a splash of that funky attitude Mr. Kravitz always brings to his songs.
It is currently my personal favourite because I've learned how to play the majority of the song on my guitar. With the distortion up on the amplifier it sounds oh so sweet. The chrous still needs work, and I'm no where near the point where I could start to pick out the solos, but man does it sound great on my guitar.
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January 01, 2005
In Our Humble Opinion 2004
- Saturday Looks Good To Me - "Lift Me Up"
- Tegan & Sara - "Walking With A Ghost"
- Interpol - "Evil"
- Ryan Adams - "Wonderwall"
- Rachel Stevens - "Some Girls"
- Cut Copy - "Time Stands Still"
- Jay-Z + DJ Danger Mouse - "Dirt Off Your Shoulder"
- The Fiery Furnaces - "Single Again"
- Franz Ferdinand - "Michael"
- The Gris Gris - "Everytime"
- The Yeah Yeah Yeahs - "Y Control"
- The Blood Arm - "A Brilliant Debut"
- The Arcade Fire - "Neighborhood #2 (Laika)"
- Beck - "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometimes"
- Modest Mouse - "The Good Times Are Killing Me"
A collection of our favourite hits of the past year, I gave out copies at the New Years Party I threw for the Engineers. Copies available upon request. Happy New Year!
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December 12, 2004
Song of the Day - "Filthy/Gorgeous" by Sicssor Sister
Seventies funk guitar, male lead singing with a high pitched squeal, disco walking bass line, one fantastic driving song. When it comes on the radio I can't help but turn it up and sing along ... yes with the same high pitched squeal. Think Anita Ward's "Ring my Bell" only funkier if that is possible. No, I think it is more of the former being a song for it's time and the latter trying to hit you over the head with that era as blatantly as possible.
I'm not complaining.
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November 28, 2004
Song of the Day - "Side Away" by Oasis
Probably my favourite song off their debut album. It could have easily been released as a chart topping single, and a fan favourite whenever they play it live. I've come to re-appreciate it again after watching the most excellent Definitely Maybe DVD. If you're an Oasis fan I highly recommend getting your grubby mitts on this one. Plenty of live performances, great stories from behind the scenes and tomfoolery abound between the Gallagher brothers.
Much obliged to the pretty lady that picked this up for me.
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November 03, 2004
Song of the Day - "The Doom Song" by Gir
The reasoning behind the selection of this song is two fold:
- I have been watching episodes of Invader Zim non stop for four days now. I love-ded that piggy, and I love-ded Emma and Graig for lending me the DVD sets.
- You simply must sing The Doom Song prior to a period of impending doom. As of yesterday it looks like it is going to be at least four years of doom at best.
Doom doom doom doom doom doom doom.
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October 24, 2004
Song of the Day - "I Can't Stand It" by The Velvet Underground
You really can't go wrong with the Velvet Underground.
I had a great idea for a costume this year but I gave it away to Rannie. Curses! It was ingenious yet quite simple to make. If he wears it to Bowl-a-ween with the other bloggers heaven knows I can't wear it as well.
Foiled by the good twin yet again.
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October 21, 2004
Song of the Day: "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac
Lately I've been raiding my dad's CD collection. The Eagles, CCR, of course The Beatles; I'm proud to say he has an excellent ear for rock. Dreams could possibly be the sexiest sounding break up song ever written. You could owe it to that seductive jazzy rhythm or smooth sounding guitar. Definitely one of my favourite songs by The Mac.
Sure I still have Interpol, Muse and the like playing on my iTunes, but good music is good music no matter what time it was written in. I'm tempted to make a mix CD of my favourite songs from that era.
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August 06, 2004
Song of the day - "Music" by Out of Your Mouth
I'll admit that I like this song. It has that predictable "make a pop song harder" forumla for a cover, but Out of Your Mouth do it well. I hope the boys enjoy the fame while they can. Using a cover song as your big break out single is not the best move for your musical career.
Just ask The Ataris ... or Alient Ant Farm ... or Orgy ... or William Hung for that matter.
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April 05, 2004
Song of the Day - "Milkshake 'n Honey" by Sleater-Kinney
When converting your compact disc collection into MP3s, you're bound to find that forgotten jewel in the rough. It is that one tune you loved to listen to when you first bought album; Over time the song was lost in the shuffle of your ever growing library.
Milkshake 'n Honey by Sleater-Kinney (yes! They finally have a web site!) is exactly that song for me. It may not have the pop appeal of You're no Rock 'n Roll Fun or the guitar driven edge of Ironclad, but it does have this cool, smooth, sexy vibe going through it that you have to love.
I owe several cups of coffee to Kris for turning me on to SK. "I've always had a sweet tooth and that girl looks like a king-sized candy bar ..."
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