Tau837
Footballguy
I'm a big fan. Surprised you hate that song, I like it (along with virtually all of their catalog I'm familiar with).
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I'm a big fan. Surprised you hate that song, I like it (along with virtually all of their catalog I'm familiar with).
MAC_32
Footballguy
I think there are similarities between Wish You Were Here and Green Day's Good Riddance - my MAD contribution last time. Not the songs so much as the sudden change in music style. It isn't exactly the same as Incubus released Drive before it, but in each instance that was their intentional left turn to radio friendly top 40. I don't say that as an indictment, but rather as an explanation why they were misses with me. Snot nosed 18 year old MAC slam dancing to jazz scat funk metal wasn't the target audience of that track though.
In Incubus' case, they've never fit inside of one particular box and I think that's one big reason why they aged well from an era in which most did not. They never tried to be anything other than themselves; it's just themselves changed as the years went by. I think the softer side that emerged in the aughts made some great music, but as @Scoresman got at I also trended more towards the non-radio tracks. There will be plenty of familiar sounds as we go, but there are some more popular cuts too. Hope y'all enjoy the ride.
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KarmaPolice
Footballguy
scorchy
Footballguy
Glad you did this or else I would have been waiting 2 months for the best Cooley song to show up, only to be disappointed.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Amazing songs and the bolded had me laughing. The guitar in Peach is filthy. Looking forward to more from Prince.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Pleasantly surprised at the mix of music on this list. I don't mind the music of Linkin Park, but I don't seem to love Chester's vocals as much as the masses and critics. That nu-metal scream gets to me after awhile. There were some great surprises here though - notably for me was High Road. Good preview - you piqued my interest.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I loved your preview post and this really solidified the difference in vocals nicely, thanks. Here I like 3, 1, then 2 but all 3 were good and have me looking forward to more DBT.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Instead of listening to @Don Quixote 's preview songs, I'm going to watch that NF doc on my day off today. It's been in the queue for awhile and maybe pairing it with Summer of Soul on a rainy day sounds good.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I got heavy vibes of Janice from The Electric Mayhem here.Here's your Sunday Sia preview.
Sia has done a few covers over her career and I have included a few in my 31. This is one of my favorites and I feel like the original one of the best songs to come out of the 80s. , but since this cover is not on Spotify, I did not include it. So here it is. Sia's cover of Time After Time (with Chilly Gonzales)
This was done for a French TV program in 2009. This is pretty much the end of the indie phase of her career, right before her hiatus/retirement and subsequent return as a pop star.
Chilly Gonzales With Sia - Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper Cover
Chilly Gonzales & Sia performing "Time After Time" live at french TV show "Taratata". 2009.Time After Time was recorded by Cyndi Lauper for her debut studio...www.youtube.com
Tau837
Footballguy
JB Breakfast Club
Footballguy
I'll combine the cover talk with a Faith No More near miss...I generally downgrade covers for these lists, but I did include a few for FnM because they are real staples of the band's sound.
The Real Thing included a cover of War Pigs. I bumped it from the top 31 to make room for songs from their first (non-Mike Patton) album. It's solid, but I feel like it's too close to the original to make the list.
The Real Thing included a cover of War Pigs. I bumped it from the top 31 to make room for songs from their first (non-Mike Patton) album. It's solid, but I feel like it's too close to the original to make the list.
titusbramble
Footballguy
Been researching non-QOTSA stuff today, listened to the whole of Kyuss' back catalogue, three Eagles of Death Metal albums, and some Lady Gaga tracks
Yo Mama
Footballguy
Back in 2018, I went to the Cal Jam put on by Foo Fighters and one of the performances was by Iggy Pop and the Post Pop Depression Band, which was Josh Homme and some other guys from QOTSA and Arctic Monkeys. They were awesome.
Tenacious D, Greta Van Fleet, Garbage, Silversun Pickups and a bunch of other cool bands were there. I was stoned off my *** and wound up hanging out next to Jeff Probst near the front - he was pretty cool and recorded a Survivor themed message to my friends kid. Our other friends didn’t believe us until we showed video evidence. Such a fun crazy night.
MAC_32
Footballguy
I obviously don't know what JWB has in store for us, but I think you may be surprised with the lack of Chester screaming you're about to experience. While it was a staple throughout Hybrid Theory and continued on for their hits on at least the next 2 albums it wasn't nearly as prevalent as radio led the masses to believe. There are also some FANTASTIC alternative versions to a lot of their early work - again, not gonna play spoiler, but those with an anti nu metal itch please keep an open mind. You're probably gonna get a handful of skips that you expect, but I think whatever the number it'll be less than you think it is now.
zamboni
Footballguy
Wait a minute, Chester, you know I am a peaceful man.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Probst is a huge fan of the Foos and knows them all personally. Only once has he put someone on Survivor based on someone he knows IRL saying "you need to meet this person". That was Pat Smear's nanny.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I only know - and really like - the Illinois album (think you took it in the Decade draft and I gave it a listen a few times) - so I’m looking forward to this one as well.
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Tears for Fears list has been cut down from 51 to 37 with incredible ease.
The fact Im seriously considering their cover of Ashes to Ashes should let you know some songs at the bottom end are a bit patchy.
Most of their songs are good, but not great album tracks that just dont transcend to a list of their best 31 songs.
6 cuts to go.
The fact Im seriously considering their cover of Ashes to Ashes should let you know some songs at the bottom end are a bit patchy.
Most of their songs are good, but not great album tracks that just dont transcend to a list of their best 31 songs.
6 cuts to go.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
That is probably his best album and certainly most upbeat but his I think he's got a really strong body of work. My approach wasn't a ranking or chrono but to focus on what I consider his best albums (Illinois, Michigan, Seven Swans, Carrie and Lowell and the Call Me By Your Name Soundtrack) with some of his more eclectic work mixed in between the album chunks. I will say compared to Illinois, a lot of his songs are much more subdued folk but I think that's still up your alley.
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Juxtatarot
Footballguy
Yeah, I liked Illinois a lot too. Being from Illinois is kind of an added bonus. I remember buying Age of Adz but I was disappointed in it. He kind of fell off my radar until I read about how good Carrie and Lowell was. I liked that one quite a bit too. But those are the only albums I'm familiar with. I'm looking forward to your list.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I was also not a fan of Age of Adz. It was well reviewed and all that but it won't make any appearances on my playlist.
Zegras11
Footballguy
18 left to enter....
| 17 | Northern Voice | The New Pornographers |
| 18 | titusbramble | Josh Homme |
| 20 | zamboni | Thin Lizzy |
| 21 | Raging Weasel | Chris Cornell |
| 24 | landryshat | John Prine |
| 25 | sullie | Kim Mitchell |
| 26 | John Maddens Lunchbox | Tears For Fears |
| 27 | FairWarning | CheapTrick |
| 31 | zegas11 | Tom Petty |
| 33 | otb_lifer | Siouxie |
| 34 | Hov34 | Ben Folds |
| 36 | Just Win Baby | Mike Shinoda |
| 39 | sneveneleven | Scott Hutchison |
| 40 | zazale | Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky |
| 41 | AAABatteries | Nathaniel Rateliff (and the Night Sweats) |
| 43 | DrianMalcom | John Lee Hooker |
| 44 | falguy | Collective Soul |
| 45 | Sam Quentin | Rainbow |
zamboni
Footballguy
Just whittling down the list - should be in the next day or so.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Hopefully this guy gets his in on time.
zamboni
Footballguy
He won't back down.
tuffnutt
Footballguy
This is one that I'm most excited about hearing this round
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Zegras11
Footballguy
I'm Running Down A Dream
Scoresman
Footballguy
I have to give you my Sia Introduction/Writeup now because I am leaving for Hawaii later this week. Hooray for being behind on the playlists before it even begins! This writeup and a lot of my song writeups will be summarized from various reddit posts as I'm fairly new to most of her catalog.
Sia Kate Isobelle Furler
Sia is an Australian singer/songwriter/producer/activist/wig enthusiast, She is famous for her unique raspy voice and voice cracks, and songwriting credits. Sia's music has changed genres a couple of times over her career. She started out singing for an acid jazz band called Crisp. When they disbanded in 1997, she then did some vocals for the British triphop duo Zero 7, before releasing her solo albums and seeing some success. If you've ever watched the HBO show "Six Feet Under", in particular the finale (AKA best series finale ever), I'm sure you remember and recognize one song that grew popular in the US because of its use in this episode. A few more years down the line, she began doing some songwriting for other pop artists before releasing her own pop albums that thrust her into stardom.
Sia's catalog can be categorized as pre-2010 and post-2010. While her life has always been problematic, in 2010, her growing fame, couple with her addictions, depression, and diagnosis with Graves disease took its toll. She refused to do promos for her tours, began to wear a mask on stage and became increasingly dependent on drugs and alcohol on the road. This nearly drove her to suicide. She took a hiatus from singing and public appearances, and began her career as a songwriter, writing songs for other famous and rising pop stars including Beyoncé, Kylie Minogue, Flo Rida and Rihanna. In 2014, she burst back onto the scene with what many consider her magnum opus album that was praised for its personal tone and showcased Sia's vulnerable side. This also marked her transition from an indie "jazzy rock" singer to full on pop music. Because of all of this, I have chosen to present her playlist in chronological order. I will include my personal rankings in song writeups.
What to expect from a Sia song:
Pre-2010: Minimal, upbeat jazz influenced songs with themes being introspective or relationship based. Some labels for this stage of her career have included jazz, folktronica, synthpop.
Post-2010: Electro-heavy, down tempo songs, with powerful vocals and lyrics full of metaphors about her own personal conflicts.
My playlist will also include some interesting covers Sia has done, as well as some songs from other artists that she has written. So if you see a song on the playlist from a seemingly new artist out of nowhere, it's a song Sia wrote. Since these come right in the middle of her career, this will be a nice intermission in between her pre and post 2010 work.
Why did I choose Sia?
When I did my Sigur Ros playlist, I mentioned that I really like music that delivers powerful emotions and really makes you feel things. I feel like Sia's voice and songs deliver this like few other pop artists have. I also wanted to switch it up and go with an artist this is a bit more accessible. I really liked the inclusion of Taylor Swift in the last draft (and was bummed when Beyonce didn't happen), and I feel like this one will have similar vibes, surprising a lot of people who may only see her as a pop singer.
I, like many, first discovered Sia while watching Six Feet Under as mentioned above, and I probably had that song on repeat for a month. Despite this, at the time I never really dove into her catalog, granted this was very early in her career and there was not much solo stuff out there. It wasn't until hearing Chandelier years later on all the radio stations that I realized there was something that clicked with me about her music in general. I now have a bunch of new favorites from this deep dive.
Sia Kate Isobelle Furler
Sia is an Australian singer/songwriter/producer/activist/wig enthusiast, She is famous for her unique raspy voice and voice cracks, and songwriting credits. Sia's music has changed genres a couple of times over her career. She started out singing for an acid jazz band called Crisp. When they disbanded in 1997, she then did some vocals for the British triphop duo Zero 7, before releasing her solo albums and seeing some success. If you've ever watched the HBO show "Six Feet Under", in particular the finale (AKA best series finale ever), I'm sure you remember and recognize one song that grew popular in the US because of its use in this episode. A few more years down the line, she began doing some songwriting for other pop artists before releasing her own pop albums that thrust her into stardom.
Sia's catalog can be categorized as pre-2010 and post-2010. While her life has always been problematic, in 2010, her growing fame, couple with her addictions, depression, and diagnosis with Graves disease took its toll. She refused to do promos for her tours, began to wear a mask on stage and became increasingly dependent on drugs and alcohol on the road. This nearly drove her to suicide. She took a hiatus from singing and public appearances, and began her career as a songwriter, writing songs for other famous and rising pop stars including Beyoncé, Kylie Minogue, Flo Rida and Rihanna. In 2014, she burst back onto the scene with what many consider her magnum opus album that was praised for its personal tone and showcased Sia's vulnerable side. This also marked her transition from an indie "jazzy rock" singer to full on pop music. Because of all of this, I have chosen to present her playlist in chronological order. I will include my personal rankings in song writeups.
What to expect from a Sia song:
Pre-2010: Minimal, upbeat jazz influenced songs with themes being introspective or relationship based. Some labels for this stage of her career have included jazz, folktronica, synthpop.
Post-2010: Electro-heavy, down tempo songs, with powerful vocals and lyrics full of metaphors about her own personal conflicts.
My playlist will also include some interesting covers Sia has done, as well as some songs from other artists that she has written. So if you see a song on the playlist from a seemingly new artist out of nowhere, it's a song Sia wrote. Since these come right in the middle of her career, this will be a nice intermission in between her pre and post 2010 work.
Why did I choose Sia?
When I did my Sigur Ros playlist, I mentioned that I really like music that delivers powerful emotions and really makes you feel things. I feel like Sia's voice and songs deliver this like few other pop artists have. I also wanted to switch it up and go with an artist this is a bit more accessible. I really liked the inclusion of Taylor Swift in the last draft (and was bummed when Beyonce didn't happen), and I feel like this one will have similar vibes, surprising a lot of people who may only see her as a pop singer.
I, like many, first discovered Sia while watching Six Feet Under as mentioned above, and I probably had that song on repeat for a month. Despite this, at the time I never really dove into her catalog, granted this was very early in her career and there was not much solo stuff out there. It wasn't until hearing Chandelier years later on all the radio stations that I realized there was something that clicked with me about her music in general. I now have a bunch of new favorites from this deep dive.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats are a mixture of R&B, folk and rock. The band hails from Denver, Colorado and was formed in 2013. The group has found acclaim for their infectious blend of soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and high-energy performances.
Fronted by the Nathaniel Rateliff, whose distinctive gravelly voice adds a unique depth to their sound, the band's music draws inspiration from various genres, including folk, R&B, and classic rock. Their self-titled debut album, "Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats," released in 2015, was a breakout success. As an aside, this is my favorite album from the band, which is unusual for me, and I assume many others as it normally seems it takes a band a while to gel and hit their groove. My opinion on that is Rateliff cut his teeth on his early solo albums, so he was already a better singer, songwriter and performer before he and the Night Sweats teamed up. Additionally, some bands show their instrumental chops from the get so and this is a world class soul band - it's not surprising they hit the ground running.
One of the band's defining characteristics is their exceptional live shows. Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats are renowned for their electrifying performances that radiate an infectious joy, leaving concertgoers with unforgettable memories. Their stage presence and tight-knit musical chemistry have solidified their reputation as a must-see act. I've heard several folks already comment on how much they enjoy seeing the band perform live and if I'm honest it's one of the very few that I would be willing to go see. I love them that much.
I didn't have to do the same level of legwork as many of you as their discography isn't as deep as many of these artists. 3 solo albums, 3 group albums, one live album, a couple of EPs and some covers but that doesn't mean I had to find filler for the bottom third - far from it.
My album distribution goes as follow:
In Memory of Loss (2010) - 3 songs
Falling Faster Than You Can Run (2013) - 3 songs
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats (2015) - 6 songs
A Little Something More From... (2016) - 2 songs
Tearing at the Seams (2018) - 7 songs
And It's Still Alright (2020) - 2 songs
The Future (2021) - 5 songs
Covers - 3 songs
Now with 7 songs from Tearing at the Seams one might think that is my favorite album but that's definitely not true. Their self-titled album will show its overall strength but also how many heavy hitters I see that album having once my picks are revealed. Let's just say it does really well. Also, in the covers area (spoiler ahead) there's one that was released just this month!
My list was done in my personal order with one big exception that I will explain at the time. I imagine most will be familiar with at least a few songs here if not most of their catalog, but I had so much fun putting this together and I hope for those who aren't familiar with Rateliff that they enjoy the ride.
I wasn't planning to share any last 5 out songs but felt like maybe I should share at least a couple that many may have expected to be on the list:
*To be fully transparent, I had ChatGPT start this writeup and then I heavily edited it. You may all appreciate that once I write some of my own song write-ups.
I also just wanted to see what it came up with as I've been using it a bunch to do work/personal stuff.
**Getz - will have my list submitted today
Fronted by the Nathaniel Rateliff, whose distinctive gravelly voice adds a unique depth to their sound, the band's music draws inspiration from various genres, including folk, R&B, and classic rock. Their self-titled debut album, "Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats," released in 2015, was a breakout success. As an aside, this is my favorite album from the band, which is unusual for me, and I assume many others as it normally seems it takes a band a while to gel and hit their groove. My opinion on that is Rateliff cut his teeth on his early solo albums, so he was already a better singer, songwriter and performer before he and the Night Sweats teamed up. Additionally, some bands show their instrumental chops from the get so and this is a world class soul band - it's not surprising they hit the ground running.
One of the band's defining characteristics is their exceptional live shows. Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats are renowned for their electrifying performances that radiate an infectious joy, leaving concertgoers with unforgettable memories. Their stage presence and tight-knit musical chemistry have solidified their reputation as a must-see act. I've heard several folks already comment on how much they enjoy seeing the band perform live and if I'm honest it's one of the very few that I would be willing to go see. I love them that much.
I didn't have to do the same level of legwork as many of you as their discography isn't as deep as many of these artists. 3 solo albums, 3 group albums, one live album, a couple of EPs and some covers but that doesn't mean I had to find filler for the bottom third - far from it.
My album distribution goes as follow:
In Memory of Loss (2010) - 3 songs
Falling Faster Than You Can Run (2013) - 3 songs
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats (2015) - 6 songs
A Little Something More From... (2016) - 2 songs
Tearing at the Seams (2018) - 7 songs
And It's Still Alright (2020) - 2 songs
The Future (2021) - 5 songs
Covers - 3 songs
Now with 7 songs from Tearing at the Seams one might think that is my favorite album but that's definitely not true. Their self-titled album will show its overall strength but also how many heavy hitters I see that album having once my picks are revealed. Let's just say it does really well. Also, in the covers area (spoiler ahead) there's one that was released just this month!
My list was done in my personal order with one big exception that I will explain at the time. I imagine most will be familiar with at least a few songs here if not most of their catalog, but I had so much fun putting this together and I hope for those who aren't familiar with Rateliff that they enjoy the ride.
I wasn't planning to share any last 5 out songs but felt like maybe I should share at least a couple that many may have expected to be on the list:
- Redemption - solid song and was one of the last ones cut. Decent example of his solo work, just a little tame and not unique enough for me to include in my 31
- What a Drag - another really good song but something has to be cut.
*To be fully transparent, I had ChatGPT start this writeup and then I heavily edited it. You may all appreciate that once I write some of my own song write-ups.
I also just wanted to see what it came up with as I've been using it a bunch to do work/personal stuff.**Getz - will have my list submitted today
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Just saw their set at Sea Hear Now Festival two weeks back. They were fantastic, so much fun.Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats are a mixture of R&B, folk and rock. The band hails from Denver, Colorado and was formed in 2013. The group has found acclaim for their infectious blend of soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and high-energy performances.
Fronted by the Nathaniel Rateliff, whose distinctive gravelly voice adds a unique depth to their sound, the band's music draws inspiration from various genres, including folk, R&B, and classic rock. Their self-titled debut album, "Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats," released in 2015, was a breakout success. As an aside, this is my favorite album from the band, which is unusual for me, and I assume many others as it normally seems it takes a band a while to gel and hit their groove. My opinion on that is Rateliff cut his teeth on his early solo albums, so he was already a better singer, songwriter and performer before he and the Night Sweats teamed up. Additionally, some bands show their instrumental chops from the get so and this is a world class soul band - it's not surprising they hit the ground running.
One of the band's defining characteristics is their exceptional live shows. Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats are renowned for their electrifying performances that radiate an infectious joy, leaving concertgoers with unforgettable memories. Their stage presence and tight-knit musical chemistry have solidified their reputation as a must-see act. I've heard several folks already comment on how much they enjoy seeing the band perform live and if I'm honest it's one of the very few that I would be willing to go see. I love them that much.
I didn't have to do the same level of legwork as many of you as their discography isn't as deep as many of these artists. 3 solo albums, 3 group albums, one live album, a couple of EPs and some covers but that doesn't mean I had to find filler for the bottom third - far from it.
My album distribution goes as follow:
In Memory of Loss (2010) - 3 songs
Falling Faster Than You Can Run (2013) - 3 songs
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats (2015) - 6 songs
A Little Something More From... (2016) - 2 songs
Tearing at the Seams (2018) - 7 songs
And It's Still Alright (2020) - 2 songs
The Future (2021) - 5 songs
Covers - 3 songs
Now with 7 songs from Tearing at the Seams one might think that is my favorite album but that's definitely not true. Their self-titled album will show its overall strength but also how many heavy hitters I see that album having once my picks are revealed. Let's just say it does really well. Also, in the covers area (spoiler ahead) there's one that was released just this month!
My list was done in my personal order with one big exception that I will explain at the time. I imagine most will be familiar with at least a few songs here if not most of their catalog, but I had so much fun putting this together and I hope for those who aren't familiar with Rateliff that they enjoy the ride.
I wasn't planning to share any last 5 out songs but felt like maybe I should share at least a couple that many may have expected to be on the list:
I will say that the thing missing from both these and contributed to them being left out is the powerful voice Rateliff has and shows on so many of his songs. His music, for me, is epic and joyous - makes me want to dance and let out a primal scream all at time.
- Redemption - solid song and was one of the last ones cut. Decent example of his solo work, just a little tame and not unique enough for me to include in my 31
- What a Drag - another really good song but something has to be cut.
*To be fully transparent, I had ChatGPT start this writeup and then I heavily edited it. You may all appreciate that once I write some of my own song write-ups.
**Getz - will have my list submitted today
It was only an hour set. Need to see them in a full set sometime.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I don't know much of their catalog outside of a few songs from the self titled album. But I absolutely love 2 of those songs. Definitely looking forward to sampling some of their other tunes.Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats are a mixture of R&B, folk and rock. The band hails from Denver, Colorado and was formed in 2013. The group has found acclaim for their infectious blend of soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and high-energy performances.
Fronted by the Nathaniel Rateliff, whose distinctive gravelly voice adds a unique depth to their sound, the band's music draws inspiration from various genres, including folk, R&B, and classic rock. Their self-titled debut album, "Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats," released in 2015, was a breakout success. As an aside, this is my favorite album from the band, which is unusual for me, and I assume many others as it normally seems it takes a band a while to gel and hit their groove. My opinion on that is Rateliff cut his teeth on his early solo albums, so he was already a better singer, songwriter and performer before he and the Night Sweats teamed up. Additionally, some bands show their instrumental chops from the get so and this is a world class soul band - it's not surprising they hit the ground running.
One of the band's defining characteristics is their exceptional live shows. Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats are renowned for their electrifying performances that radiate an infectious joy, leaving concertgoers with unforgettable memories. Their stage presence and tight-knit musical chemistry have solidified their reputation as a must-see act. I've heard several folks already comment on how much they enjoy seeing the band perform live and if I'm honest it's one of the very few that I would be willing to go see. I love them that much.
I didn't have to do the same level of legwork as many of you as their discography isn't as deep as many of these artists. 3 solo albums, 3 group albums, one live album, a couple of EPs and some covers but that doesn't mean I had to find filler for the bottom third - far from it.
My album distribution goes as follow:
In Memory of Loss (2010) - 3 songs
Falling Faster Than You Can Run (2013) - 3 songs
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats (2015) - 6 songs
A Little Something More From... (2016) - 2 songs
Tearing at the Seams (2018) - 7 songs
And It's Still Alright (2020) - 2 songs
The Future (2021) - 5 songs
Covers - 3 songs
Now with 7 songs from Tearing at the Seams one might think that is my favorite album but that's definitely not true. Their self-titled album will show its overall strength but also how many heavy hitters I see that album having once my picks are revealed. Let's just say it does really well. Also, in the covers area (spoiler ahead) there's one that was released just this month!
My list was done in my personal order with one big exception that I will explain at the time. I imagine most will be familiar with at least a few songs here if not most of their catalog, but I had so much fun putting this together and I hope for those who aren't familiar with Rateliff that they enjoy the ride.
I wasn't planning to share any last 5 out songs but felt like maybe I should share at least a couple that many may have expected to be on the list:
I will say that the thing missing from both these and contributed to them being left out is the powerful voice Rateliff has and shows on so many of his songs. His music, for me, is epic and joyous - makes me want to dance and let out a primal scream all at time.
- Redemption - solid song and was one of the last ones cut. Decent example of his solo work, just a little tame and not unique enough for me to include in my 31
- What a Drag - another really good song but something has to be cut.
*To be fully transparent, I had ChatGPT start this writeup and then I heavily edited it. You may all appreciate that once I write some of my own song write-ups.
**Getz - will have my list submitted today
Tau837
Footballguy
Submitted!
jwb
Footballguy
CSNY History – Part 1
Gotta do a little backstory for my pick. Here’s the big picture version:
If you don’t know, CSNY is David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young.
The four guys were previously in three other bands, all of which had success in the mid to late 60’s. Crosby came from The Byrds, Nash came from The Hollies, and Stills and Young came from Buffalo Springfield.
By 1968, the Springfield were prettymuch imploding, and Crosby had been kicked out of the Byrds a few months earlier. He and Stills were in the same social circle, and basically figured “while we’re doing nothing, let’s write some songs together and see what happens”.
*Note on the “same social circle”. In the late 60’s, Laurel Canyon outside of LA was a big-time music scene. You had several huge groups/names all living there –Frank Zappa, Cass Elliot, Peter Tork of the Monkees, Jim Morrison, Jackson Brown, Roger McGuinn, J. D. Souther, Glen Frey, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Neil, Stills, Crosby, etc. It was one of those scenes where there were lots of parties, guitars would get brought out, everyone would sing their new songs.
It was at one of those parties (nobody can agree on exactly which one, probably Cass Elliot’s house) that Stills and Crosby started singing one of their new songs. Also at this party was Graham Nash, who came over with the Hollies for a tour. He became enamored with the mellow, weed-fueled Lauren Canyon scene. The Hollies were classic rough and tumble British musicians – “five pints a night” guys, but not into weed/etc. Nash was a little more open minded and wanted more of that whole scene (and more of Joni Mitchell, who he had eyes for). He also had some songs he wanted to record that the Hollies didn’t feel fit their style, so he was getting ready to move on.
Anyway, they’re at this party, and Graham hears Crosby and Stills sing, and says “do that again”. They do, and he adds a harmony, and right away, the three of them were like “OMG” – their voices blended perfectly, and they recognized it immediately - they knew they HAD to work together. There was some legal wrangling to release Crosby and Nash from record contracts, but it was all put to bed fairly quickly, and CSN went on to record their first album, which was a huge hit.
Gotta do a little backstory for my pick. Here’s the big picture version:
If you don’t know, CSNY is David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young.
The four guys were previously in three other bands, all of which had success in the mid to late 60’s. Crosby came from The Byrds, Nash came from The Hollies, and Stills and Young came from Buffalo Springfield.
By 1968, the Springfield were prettymuch imploding, and Crosby had been kicked out of the Byrds a few months earlier. He and Stills were in the same social circle, and basically figured “while we’re doing nothing, let’s write some songs together and see what happens”.
*Note on the “same social circle”. In the late 60’s, Laurel Canyon outside of LA was a big-time music scene. You had several huge groups/names all living there –Frank Zappa, Cass Elliot, Peter Tork of the Monkees, Jim Morrison, Jackson Brown, Roger McGuinn, J. D. Souther, Glen Frey, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Neil, Stills, Crosby, etc. It was one of those scenes where there were lots of parties, guitars would get brought out, everyone would sing their new songs.
It was at one of those parties (nobody can agree on exactly which one, probably Cass Elliot’s house) that Stills and Crosby started singing one of their new songs. Also at this party was Graham Nash, who came over with the Hollies for a tour. He became enamored with the mellow, weed-fueled Lauren Canyon scene. The Hollies were classic rough and tumble British musicians – “five pints a night” guys, but not into weed/etc. Nash was a little more open minded and wanted more of that whole scene (and more of Joni Mitchell, who he had eyes for). He also had some songs he wanted to record that the Hollies didn’t feel fit their style, so he was getting ready to move on.
Anyway, they’re at this party, and Graham hears Crosby and Stills sing, and says “do that again”. They do, and he adds a harmony, and right away, the three of them were like “OMG” – their voices blended perfectly, and they recognized it immediately - they knew they HAD to work together. There was some legal wrangling to release Crosby and Nash from record contracts, but it was all put to bed fairly quickly, and CSN went on to record their first album, which was a huge hit.
jwb
Footballguy
CSNY History – Part 2
So they make their debut album, with each of them contributing some excellent songs. The album is a massive hit, and established CSN as a supergroup. But there was a problem… playing live.
Stills is one of those “plays all the instruments” guys. He played most of the stuff on the CSN album (Dallas Taylor played drums). Crosby could noodle a bit on rhythm guitar, as could Nash (plus keyboards) but neither is considered anything but ordinary there. They needed at least one other musician/guitar to make it work live. And they were scheduled to play Woodstock shortly.
Stills said “hey, how about Neil Young”? The others were not so enthused. Stills was, because even though he and Neil butted heads in Buffalo Springfield, they also played guitar rather well together, and there was a lot of mutual respect. Crosby was ok with it after awhile, but Nash needed convincing. He and Neil went out to breakfast, where Neil sold him on the idea. But Neil was not coming in as a hired gun – he wanted to be a full member, so CSN now becomes CSNY.
Neil brought a bit of a darker edge to the group, but you could also say “life” (plus drugs) did that too. Crosby’s girlfriend was killed in a car accident, Stephen and his girl were on the outs, and Nash and Joni Mitchell were deep into their relationship (“Our House” is about them), which was filled with highs and lows.
This is evident on the second album, Déjà vu. It’s usually considered “equal or maybe a little better” than the first album, but it is nowhere near as upbeat. As the album was rising the charts, Kent State happens, and CSNY felt “we have to get a message out there”. In a day, Neil writes the song Ohio, and they perform it and release it to massive success. They could do no wrong… or could they?
So they make their debut album, with each of them contributing some excellent songs. The album is a massive hit, and established CSN as a supergroup. But there was a problem… playing live.
Stills is one of those “plays all the instruments” guys. He played most of the stuff on the CSN album (Dallas Taylor played drums). Crosby could noodle a bit on rhythm guitar, as could Nash (plus keyboards) but neither is considered anything but ordinary there. They needed at least one other musician/guitar to make it work live. And they were scheduled to play Woodstock shortly.
Stills said “hey, how about Neil Young”? The others were not so enthused. Stills was, because even though he and Neil butted heads in Buffalo Springfield, they also played guitar rather well together, and there was a lot of mutual respect. Crosby was ok with it after awhile, but Nash needed convincing. He and Neil went out to breakfast, where Neil sold him on the idea. But Neil was not coming in as a hired gun – he wanted to be a full member, so CSN now becomes CSNY.
Neil brought a bit of a darker edge to the group, but you could also say “life” (plus drugs) did that too. Crosby’s girlfriend was killed in a car accident, Stephen and his girl were on the outs, and Nash and Joni Mitchell were deep into their relationship (“Our House” is about them), which was filled with highs and lows.
This is evident on the second album, Déjà vu. It’s usually considered “equal or maybe a little better” than the first album, but it is nowhere near as upbeat. As the album was rising the charts, Kent State happens, and CSNY felt “we have to get a message out there”. In a day, Neil writes the song Ohio, and they perform it and release it to massive success. They could do no wrong… or could they?
jwb
Footballguy
CSNY History – Part 3
Part 3 doesn’t really follow any timeline. Any band with Neil Young and David Crosby in it is doomed to be, at best, turbulent. Because Neil will always eventually go his own way, and Crosby… well, he’s just really difficult to get along with. And the other two guys have big egos too.
And that’s prettymuch been the story for CSNY – Neil, who easily has the biggest solo career, has drifted in and out. The trio of CSN made a few more solid albums to varying degrees of success, the four got together for a monster stadium tour in 1974, they all did solo work and paired up from time to time (Crosby/Nash, and Stills/Young). Crosby did a boatload of heroin, gets jailed for drugs and guns, and eventually drives the other three away – it’s pretty telling that none of the other three (who all remained friends) were on speaking terms with him when he died.
But man, they made some great music together. I’m really happy with the 31 I picked. I could have gone deeper into their solo careers, but I stuck with mostly stuff that is well-regarded and popular. If you aren’t a fan you’ll hear a lot of stuff you don’t know, but if you like these guys and know a little of their solo work, nothing in my list should surprise you.
And you know, they can still sing and play. Neil warbles a bit now but really rocked live with his recent Promise of the Real ventures. Stills doesn’t sound great now, but he can still play, and in my opinion, is one of the most underrated all-time greats. He’s up there with Clapton and Hendrix in terms of a guitarist, and is an all-time songwriter and arranger. Nash wrote some great songs, and I saw him live in 2022 - he sounded fantastic. Really great show. He talked about Joni a lot too – clearly the love of his life.
I hope you enjoy the songs. I know it won’t make fans out of anyone who thinks CSNY is a little soft (mostly because the studio mixes favor Graham’s high voice a lot), but I would encourage to listen on a good system (or headphones) that can separate a little – the harmonies are, in my opinion, amongst the best ever. Add a little Neil edge, and there’s a lot to like.
Part 3 doesn’t really follow any timeline. Any band with Neil Young and David Crosby in it is doomed to be, at best, turbulent. Because Neil will always eventually go his own way, and Crosby… well, he’s just really difficult to get along with. And the other two guys have big egos too.
And that’s prettymuch been the story for CSNY – Neil, who easily has the biggest solo career, has drifted in and out. The trio of CSN made a few more solid albums to varying degrees of success, the four got together for a monster stadium tour in 1974, they all did solo work and paired up from time to time (Crosby/Nash, and Stills/Young). Crosby did a boatload of heroin, gets jailed for drugs and guns, and eventually drives the other three away – it’s pretty telling that none of the other three (who all remained friends) were on speaking terms with him when he died.
But man, they made some great music together. I’m really happy with the 31 I picked. I could have gone deeper into their solo careers, but I stuck with mostly stuff that is well-regarded and popular. If you aren’t a fan you’ll hear a lot of stuff you don’t know, but if you like these guys and know a little of their solo work, nothing in my list should surprise you.
And you know, they can still sing and play. Neil warbles a bit now but really rocked live with his recent Promise of the Real ventures. Stills doesn’t sound great now, but he can still play, and in my opinion, is one of the most underrated all-time greats. He’s up there with Clapton and Hendrix in terms of a guitarist, and is an all-time songwriter and arranger. Nash wrote some great songs, and I saw him live in 2022 - he sounded fantastic. Really great show. He talked about Joni a lot too – clearly the love of his life.
I hope you enjoy the songs. I know it won’t make fans out of anyone who thinks CSNY is a little soft (mostly because the studio mixes favor Graham’s high voice a lot), but I would encourage to listen on a good system (or headphones) that can separate a little – the harmonies are, in my opinion, amongst the best ever. Add a little Neil edge, and there’s a lot to like.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Chris Cornell list is in!
jwb
Footballguy
Pretty cool though. I never heard this although I see it won a Grammy.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Neko Case will cut your feelings.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Charlie Steiner
Footballguy
I guess we're doing this before Friday...
Introducing: The Seldom Scene
From my previous installments, we learned that bluegrass spread from its Appalachian roots to the broadcast range of its local radio stations and beyond thanks to the availability of records. We also learned that its cross-pollination to the DC area was helped by a ridiculously talented band started by a transplant from Louisiana, and by unfortunate happenstance for them, the first fully local DC bluegrass band, The Country Gentlemen, began, and again by unfortunate happenstance in the form of a case of aerophobia led to the creation of a paradigm-shifting band that forged a new path for the genre to follow, The Seldom Scene.
The band itself came into being in a similar fashion to what @jwb described about CSN. I don't know the actual events that led to the meeting, but in the early 70s, Ben Eldrich (banjo) and Mike Auldrich (dobro) regularly got together for impromptu jam sessions. At some point, they were joined by a U.S. Army doctor (John Starling, guitar), and word of their sessions reached the ear of the then-retired from The Country Gentlemen John Duffey (mandolin), who joined them and from there, along with another former Gentlemen, Tom Gray (stand-up bass), they realized they should take their act public. When news of this new venture reached the ears of Country Gentlemen founder Charlie Waller (who if you don't remember, recruited Duffey to join him in filling in for a gig that the big act at the time couldn't make due to an auto accident, which led to the formation of their band to begin with), he is reported to have said "What are they going to call themselves? The 'Seldom Seen'?" Obviously, that comment got back to Duffey and co., and with a slight change in spelling, they had a name.
Their musicianship, choice of songs and Duffey's showmanship combined to build them a strong local following. Remember that this is the DC area, so they were pulling in young suburbanites, professionals with no ties to the genre. This lineup released albums from 1971-76, including a live album in '75, each one a mix of standards and more current, non-traditionally bluegrass songs, the latter being what set them apart from and ahead of the rest.
From the genre's inception, most if not all bluegrass acts pretty much stuck to its rural, traditional catalog, with the occasional crossover to country and maaaaaaaybe folk songs. The 'Scene jumped into folk/contemporary music with both feet. Among the songs they played--and appear on this list--were pop hits (Ricky Nelson's Hello Mary Lou), folk-ish hits (City of New Orleans), and they even took on Eric Clapton (After Midnight and Lay Down Sally). There are other 'non-traditional' songs as well, but I'm getting ahead of myself.
I was unable to get to 31 songs because I tried to only pick ones that I had seen them play live and/or I feel a personal connection to. There are a couple that aren't as personally significant but I 'discovered' while putting my list together.
Finally, over the course of revealing the list, I'm also going to mention a few milestones in their history and give each band member a turn in the spotlight, akin to the style of their songs. I'm as excited about this as I am about the songs themselves, because I was surprised by how little I knew about them until now.
See you again at #27...
Introducing: The Seldom Scene
From my previous installments, we learned that bluegrass spread from its Appalachian roots to the broadcast range of its local radio stations and beyond thanks to the availability of records. We also learned that its cross-pollination to the DC area was helped by a ridiculously talented band started by a transplant from Louisiana, and by unfortunate happenstance for them, the first fully local DC bluegrass band, The Country Gentlemen, began, and again by unfortunate happenstance in the form of a case of aerophobia led to the creation of a paradigm-shifting band that forged a new path for the genre to follow, The Seldom Scene.
The band itself came into being in a similar fashion to what @jwb described about CSN. I don't know the actual events that led to the meeting, but in the early 70s, Ben Eldrich (banjo) and Mike Auldrich (dobro) regularly got together for impromptu jam sessions. At some point, they were joined by a U.S. Army doctor (John Starling, guitar), and word of their sessions reached the ear of the then-retired from The Country Gentlemen John Duffey (mandolin), who joined them and from there, along with another former Gentlemen, Tom Gray (stand-up bass), they realized they should take their act public. When news of this new venture reached the ears of Country Gentlemen founder Charlie Waller (who if you don't remember, recruited Duffey to join him in filling in for a gig that the big act at the time couldn't make due to an auto accident, which led to the formation of their band to begin with), he is reported to have said "What are they going to call themselves? The 'Seldom Seen'?" Obviously, that comment got back to Duffey and co., and with a slight change in spelling, they had a name.
Their musicianship, choice of songs and Duffey's showmanship combined to build them a strong local following. Remember that this is the DC area, so they were pulling in young suburbanites, professionals with no ties to the genre. This lineup released albums from 1971-76, including a live album in '75, each one a mix of standards and more current, non-traditionally bluegrass songs, the latter being what set them apart from and ahead of the rest.
From the genre's inception, most if not all bluegrass acts pretty much stuck to its rural, traditional catalog, with the occasional crossover to country and maaaaaaaybe folk songs. The 'Scene jumped into folk/contemporary music with both feet. Among the songs they played--and appear on this list--were pop hits (Ricky Nelson's Hello Mary Lou), folk-ish hits (City of New Orleans), and they even took on Eric Clapton (After Midnight and Lay Down Sally). There are other 'non-traditional' songs as well, but I'm getting ahead of myself.
I was unable to get to 31 songs because I tried to only pick ones that I had seen them play live and/or I feel a personal connection to. There are a couple that aren't as personally significant but I 'discovered' while putting my list together.
Finally, over the course of revealing the list, I'm also going to mention a few milestones in their history and give each band member a turn in the spotlight, akin to the style of their songs. I'm as excited about this as I am about the songs themselves, because I was surprised by how little I knew about them until now.
See you again at #27...
titusbramble
Footballguy
Josh Homme 31 submitted, consisting of roughly 68% Queens of the Stone Age. Main band just too good, but here's a last few out to get us up to 40 in no particular order:
Biffy Clyro - Bubbles (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxUb9Yzr1sE)
The Desert Sessions - Rickshaw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX06cf15w-U)
Eagles of Death Metal - Solid Gold (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lrVQNlx3MM)
Eleven - Stone Cold Crazy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiAWn1KSe-0)
Lady Gaga - Diamond Heart (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIyJDNeIbpY)
Mondo Generator - Cocaine Rodeo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uloIfdIeXvM)
Primal Scream - Necro Hex Blues (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G31DjyFcZkk)
Queens of the Stone Age - Everybody's Gonna Be Happy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cA8e5KgOr4)
UNKLE - Restless (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igRcOdtfQsM)
Biffy Clyro - Bubbles (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxUb9Yzr1sE)
The Desert Sessions - Rickshaw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX06cf15w-U)
Eagles of Death Metal - Solid Gold (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lrVQNlx3MM)
Eleven - Stone Cold Crazy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiAWn1KSe-0)
Lady Gaga - Diamond Heart (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIyJDNeIbpY)
Mondo Generator - Cocaine Rodeo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uloIfdIeXvM)
Primal Scream - Necro Hex Blues (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G31DjyFcZkk)
Queens of the Stone Age - Everybody's Gonna Be Happy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cA8e5KgOr4)
UNKLE - Restless (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igRcOdtfQsM)
titusbramble
Footballguy
Quick breakdown of selections:
Queens of the Stone Age 21 (s/t 2, Rated R 3, Songs for the Deaf 6, Lullabies to Paralyze 1, Era Vulgaris 5, Like Clockwork 2, Villains 1, In Times New Roman 1)
Kyuss 4
Eagles of Death Metal 3
Them Crooked Vultures 2
Then 1 wildcard that I won't say, as it'll give away the exact track
Queens of the Stone Age 21 (s/t 2, Rated R 3, Songs for the Deaf 6, Lullabies to Paralyze 1, Era Vulgaris 5, Like Clockwork 2, Villains 1, In Times New Roman 1)
Kyuss 4
Eagles of Death Metal 3
Them Crooked Vultures 2
Then 1 wildcard that I won't say, as it'll give away the exact track
JB Breakfast Club
Footballguy
Yeah...Songs for the Deaf is pretty close to a masterpiece...
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