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[John Maddens Lunchbox]

#13 - Beck, Robyn and the Lonely Island - Super Cool​

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Producer - Beck
Writer - Beck Hansen, Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone
Chart Positions - Did Not Chart
Album - The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Year - 2019
Collaborator History - Beck has only collaborated with Robyn on this track. Beck has his legion of fans and I am pretty sure it was a shock to their system to hear this one. Robyn obviously worked with the Lonely Island on the previous track. Not sure how this came about as no one seems to want to talk about this track lol

Key Lyric - Unbelievable, super cool (Woo), outrageous and amazing
Phenomenal, fantastic, so incredible, woo-hoo
Unbelievable, super cool, outrageous and amazing
Phenomenal, fantastic, so incredible, woo-hoo

Notes - In hindsight this track is way too high. Mid 20s sounds about right. But back to back Lonely Island/Robyn collaborations makes sense too. Beck lowered the volume on Robyns voice here so Robyn isn’t as distinguishable as she is on Go Kindergarten. This track seems to have alienated all fan bases of the artists concerned, but **** em.

Next up - A track that was in the 30s for a lot of this and missing the list, but it got a surge of ranking points due to its different style. From the wonderful Body Talk series, this one was the track most despised by critics. Stuff em. Its a good track. More than half the top 12 come from Body Talk series

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

This track seems to have alienated all fan bases of the artists concerned, but **** em.

Never mind. Everything is awesome.

 

[Charlie Steiner]

13. Jesus Loves Me (The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack, 1992)

I'm sure that for some of you, you'd rather hear Whitney sing the phone book than this old, old standard. Sorry not sorry for including it.

Beyond the lyrics, I think this song shows us what her signature style is. She could sing anything asked of her, but this undeniably pop 'formula' was her comfort food.

Up next: a clash of titans.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

13.


Song: New Madrid
Artist: Uncle Tupelo
Album: Anodyne
Year: 1993


All my daydreams are disasters


Anodyne is the fourth and final album released by Uncle Tupelo, on October 5, 1993.

Despite their new label's aspirations, Jay Farrar announced his intention to leave Uncle Tupelo in January 1994. Farrar kept his reasoning secret until fall 1995, when he claimed in an interview that "it reached a point where Jeff and I really weren't compatible." As a sign of loyalty to band manager Tony Margherita, who had acquired a $3000 debt on behalf of the band, Farrar agreed to do another promotional tour. Physical altercations between Tweedy and Farrar began two weeks into the tour and continued throughout—many were due to Farrar's refusal to play on Tweedy's songs. As everyone knows by now – Farrar left to form Son Volt, while Jeff took a few band members from Uncle Tupelo to form Wilco.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

#13 Bootsy Collins - "Stretchin' Out"

His first solo hit, it kind of set the template for a lot of his work going forward. As PIP mentioned, it's got that thump typical of many P-Funk records from the late '70s. I always thought the album cover was cool.

Next up, one of Funkadelic's hardest rockers.

 

[Yambag]

13''s PLAYLIST

Ryan Star

Yambag

Breathe Breathe Ryan Star · 11:59 (Deluxe) · Song · 2010 open.spotify.com

The music video for "Breathe", premiered on CNN.com October 21, 2009, highlighting 18 unemployed people in various occupations and the website Ryan Star established breathe4jobs.com to allow potential employers to contact those appearing in the video. The song was also featured during the 2009 MLB Playoffs, All My Children and The Biggest Loser in 2010.

“My best friend was out of work at the time and we had this idea just to get some people work. I think at the time, especially, with the way unemployment is and was, you could hear something on the news and read it, but when you go out there and actually meet these people like I was, it had a whole different meaning. We had the idea to make this video and put together a website together to try to get these people work. It was in my eyes very successful. It got some people out there. Some people got some work.”

 

[Mt. Man]

Candlebox #13
Song: Foxy
Album: The Long Goodbye (2023)

(Youtube version) Candlebox - Foxy (Official Visual)

Come and take the breath right out of me
'Cause I'm addicted to the feeling
Show me what I want and what I need
You keep me praying to the ceiling
Shake, shake, shake till we're outta control
Just do it how you want, do it how you want to me
Come and take the breath right out of me

–
For what it’s worth, “foxy” never appears in the lyrics. Which isn’t all that unusual, though Candlebox is a band that’s likely to have a single-word title appear multiple times. Nonetheless, you don’t have to dig too deep into the lyrics to get what this song is about. Hint: it’s not drugs or rock and roll (though this fits as a rock and roll song).

Structurally a simple song (verse, chorus, verse chorus), but “Foxy” hooks me every time. It’s been in the back of my head the last couple of days after I previewed it, and will likely stick with me for a while, even with other songs in that category coming up.

–
Next on the countdown, we slow things down a little. Though, to me, this song still has a strong undercurrent.

 

[tuffnutt]

13.
Find the River- R.E.M.
from Automatic For The People (1992)

I know I've talked about R.E.M. and how great their opening tracks are... but they know how to close albums too. Find the river is one of those great closers... in fact the last 3 songs on AFTP are great( but more on the other 2 later in the countdown) "Find the River" is, perhaps, R.E.M.’s most beautiful songs and it beautifully wraps up the album themes of mortality, progress, and nostalgia. So atmospheric. Such a sense of longing in the vocals. The combination of the guitar and organ in the fade-out is wonderful. just a great song that has only gotten more poignant in the 30 plus years I've been listening to it.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

13.


Song: New Madrid
Artist: Uncle Tupelo
Album: Anodyne
Year: 1993


All my daydreams are disasters


Anodyne is the fourth and final album released by Uncle Tupelo, on October 5, 1993.

Despite their new label's aspirations, Jay Farrar announced his intention to leave Uncle Tupelo in January 1994. Farrar kept his reasoning secret until fall 1995, when he claimed in an interview that "it reached a point where Jeff and I really weren't compatible." As a sign of loyalty to band manager Tony Margherita, who had acquired a $3000 debt on behalf of the band, Farrar agreed to do another promotional tour. Physical altercations between Tweedy and Farrar began two weeks into the tour and continued throughout—many were due to Farrar's refusal to play on Tweedy's songs. As everyone knows by now – Farrar left to form Son Volt, while Jeff took a few band members from Uncle Tupelo to form Wilco.

I saw the final tour stop in Asbury Park and Farrar and Tweedy wouldn’t even LOOK at each other, much less talk to each other.

In Greg Kot’s Wilco book, the source of the Farrar/Tweedy beef is attributed to Farrar accusing Tweedy of hitting on his wife.

 

[Eephus]

Marr #13 / Solo #5 - Johnny Marr - "Hi Hello" (2018)

Composing songs is hard even for someone as prolific and experienced at the game as Johnny Marr. Occasionally it's inevitable that you repeat yourself a little. Johnny could probably provide a detailed rundown of the specific chromatic differences between "Hi Hello" and The Smiths' "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" but the songs still sound similar to me. That's not a bad thing; they're both lovely melodies with a hook that sticks in your head.

Since I've slagged off the music, let me do the same with the lyrics. Marr rarely writes personally revealing lyrics--his songs usually take on larger issues instead. "Hi Hello" is one of his more personal ones but he still tends toward cliches and seeming superficiality in his words. I'm inclined to give him a pass for this as well because it's about his daughter Sonny growing up and moving away.

It's never soon enough
And forever's gonna come too fast
Time is calling us
Gets in the way and fools the past
When there's nobody else around
On the train on the way from town
And you feel like you can't be found
And you can't let go

Hi Hello

Johnny Marr · Call The Comet · Song · 2018

open.spotify.com

 

[tuffnutt]

15's

Known Favs:

BigMouth Strikes Again- The Smiths/ Marr- My 2nd favorite Smiths song
Once- Pearl Jam- Opening track from best album of the 90s.
Without You- Motley Crue- The cheese on this one goes to 11. But Im a sucker for power ballads. Every bad boy has a soft side.

Unknown Favs:

Never Surrender- Triumph- great song... this one rocks!
Touch Me Im going to Scream part 2- My Morning Jacket- ok this one blew me away. really enjoyed this one. cant wait go here more
Frozen Pines- Lord Huron- this one had me vibing. like

Honorable Mention: Weirdfish/ Arpeggi- Radiohead- everytime I hear a Radiohead song like this I kick myself for not getting more into them Great song.

On to the 14s!

 

[Dr. Octopus]

This playlist had the best 1-2 punch at the top. That Walkman song may be my favorite “new to me” song so far.

 

[Yambag]

13.
Find the River- R.E.M.
from Automatic For The People (1992)

I know I've talked about R.E.M. and how great their opening tracks are... but they know how to close albums too. Find the river is one of those great closers... in fact the last 3 songs on AFTP are great( but more on the other 2 later in the countdown) "Find the River" is, perhaps, R.E.M.’s most beautiful songs and it beautifully wraps up the album themes of mortality, progress, and nostalgia. So atmospheric. Such a sense of longing in the vocals. The combination of the guitar and organ in the fade-out is wonderful. just a great song that has only gotten more poignant in the 30 plus years I've been listening to it.

This is my number 2, absolutely love it.

 

[Eephus]

13.
Find the River- R.E.M.
from Automatic For The People (1992)

I know I've talked about R.E.M. and how great their opening tracks are... but they know how to close albums too. Find the river is one of those great closers... in fact the last 3 songs on AFTP are great( but more on the other 2 later in the countdown) "Find the River" is, perhaps, R.E.M.’s most beautiful songs and it beautifully wraps up the album themes of mortality, progress, and nostalgia. So atmospheric. Such a sense of longing in the vocals. The combination of the guitar and organ in the fade-out is wonderful. just a great song that has only gotten more poignant in the 30 plus years I've been listening to it.

This is my number 2, absolutely love it.

They're all great of course but I'm surprised by the split of 90s vs 80s R.E.M. in the countdown and replies. Some of that is down to middle aged dummy demographics.

Also glad to see Warner Bros. slowly making their money back via the band's streaming residuals. It's rare for the good guys to win one in their dealings with the music industry.

 

[Eephus]

Not a lot of MADs adjacent new releases this Friday.

A Stones theater show from 1999 with an interesting looking setlist.

Welcome To Shepherds Bush (Live)

The Rolling Stones · Album · 2024 · 19 songs

open.spotify.com

Jesse Malin's comeback album after a stroke has lots of MAD guests (Dino Jr., Billie Joe, Spoon, Hoffs, Hold Steady)

Silver Patron Saints

Jesse Malin · Album · 2024 · 27 songs

open.spotify.com

There's also new live Interpol, a Beatles covers album by Lucinda Williams, and a new one from White Denim.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Not a lot of MADs adjacent new releases this Friday.

A Stones theater show from 1999 with an interesting looking setlist.

Welcome To Shepherds Bush (Live)

The Rolling Stones · Album · 2024 · 19 songs

open.spotify.com

Jesse Malin's comeback album after a stroke has lots of MAD guests (Dino Jr., Billie Joe, Spoon, Hoffs, Hold Steady)

Silver Patron Saints

Jesse Malin · Album · 2024 · 27 songs

open.spotify.com

There's also new live Interpol, a Beatles covers album by Lucinda Williams, and a new one from White Denim.

Shockingly Ryan Adams has a new album out.

BLACKHOLE

Ryan Adams · Album · 2024 · 11 songs

open.spotify.com

 

[Eephus]

Shockingly Ryan Adams has a new album out.

I was surprised he didn't guest on the Jesse Malin album. Adams produced a couple of Jesse's albums back in the day and they toured together. When we saw Malin play a dive in 2011 we hoped Adams would show up because he was scheduled to play a much nicer venue in town the following night.

Malin was also one of Adam's vocal defenders when he was cancelled.


ETA: It looks like BLACKHOLE is a formal release of stuff that's been circulating since the mid-2000s. I'm sure I have some of the tracks on a hard drive somewhere . I'll definitely give this one a listen because that's his peak decade IMO.

 

[Tau837]

Eddie Vedder

Tau837

Nothing as it Seems - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. www.youtube.com

"Nothing as It Seems" is a track from Pearl Jam's 2000 album, "Binaural." It reflects the band's shift toward a more experimental sound, featuring subtle yet powerful instrumentation and introspective lyrics. It is considered one of the highlights of "Binaural," which marked a departure from the more straightforward grunge sound of their earlier albums. The song peaked at #3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and #10 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.

The song was written by bassist Jeff Ament, who revealed that he wrote it about his childhood growing up in a rural area of Northern Montana. In one interview, he called it "a dark, heavy tale" and stated, "For me, it's a song about judgment and not always understanding what is going on with another person."

The song's lyrics explore themes of disillusionment and the complexity of life, with an underlying sense of existential questioning. The title itself, "Nothing as It Seems," suggests that appearances can be deceptive, and the lyrics delve into how reality can often feel distorted or uncertain. The song speaks to the idea that things are not always what they seem on the surface, emphasizing a sense of confusion and doubt in the face of life's complexities. There's a sense of internal conflict and personal transformation, as the narrator tries to make sense of his experiences.

Musically, the song features a more subdued, atmospheric sound compared to Pearl Jam’s earlier material. The track blends eerie, ambient textures with Ament’s powerful basslines, creating a somber and introspective mood. Ament plays upright bass on the song, giving it a very atmospheric feel. The song features restrained, haunting guitar work. Guitarist Mike McCready used a Fender Pedal for the song, which provided the song with its distorted sounds that McCready described as sounding "like a plane going down." The rhythm section, provided by Matt Cameron, complements the mood with subtle, yet effective drumming, allowing the song to gradually build in intensity.

Eddie’s vocals are emotive and vulnerable, with his distinctive baritone adding to the introspective nature of the track. His delivery conveys the feeling of searching for meaning amid confusion.

The song was the first single released off "Binaural." About that choice, Eddie said: "With that one we felt like we...weren't trying to fool people. It actually felt like we were offering them something fairly challenging. We obviously respect the audience."

"Nothing as It Seems" was generally well-received by critics and fans, with many praising its mature, introspective lyrics and the band's willingness to experiment with new sounds. It stands as a reflection of Pearl Jam’s growth as artists, showcasing their ability to craft complex, emotionally resonant music that goes beyond their early grunge roots.

 

[Tau837]

I fell pretty far behind over the past couple weeks. Catching up, and finally listened to the #17 playlist. Other than my own song:

• Favorites already known to me:
  • Yes - Leave It -- I think Cinema is fine, but I never thought of these songs as being connected in the same way as some other song pairings
  • Journey - Just the Same Way
  • R.E.M. - Pretty Persuasion
• Favorites new to me:
  • The Walkmen - Love Is Luck
  • The The - The Beat(en) Generation
  • The Pretty Reckless - Who You Selling For
  • Lindsey Stirling, Elle King - The Upside
  • Our Lady Peace - Hope
  • Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart - Peace is Just a Word
  • Lord Huron - Mine Forever
  • Fred Eaglesmith - Rough Edges -- I was listening to this and debating whether or not to include it here, and then it got to the harmonica
  • Ringo Starr - Only You (And You Alone) -- this is a very nice love song, and Ringo covers it nicely

Really great playlist, best yet for me.

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

I also fell a bit behind over the Thanksgiving holiday travelling to Eugene for a football game.

16's

Janie Jones
Walk Into the Sea
Via Chicago - this is my 5th favorite Wilco song. I prefer the Summerteeth version, but this is also great.
E-Bow the Letter - Great song. Top 5 REM for me. This album was released 6mo after my first daughter, Emma, was born. I called her E-boots as a nickname from day one. This was the first single released from this REM album and I loved it. I often extend/change nicknames, so Emma's became E-boots the Letter shortly thereafter. Then I shortened it to just the Letter. She's now 28. I never call her E-boots anymore--she'd kill me. But I still call her the Letter.....
Hunger Strike - so ****ing great
Spicks and Specks - another BGs song I've never heard before that I wonder why?
Ordinary Guy - gonna have to give Freddy more listening time
Ninja - you can't keep a good Husman down

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

15's

Louisiana - I now realize that if I did a Walkmen top 31, half would be from their first 2 albums. I hope to see a lot of those going forward. But I love this one.
I'm Running - I was obsessed with 90125 for a few months and never listened again. That was a mistake because I've liked a lot of the later Yes songs.
Bigmouth Strikes Again - of course. Love it. Friend of this thread, Treepeople via Built to Spill, does a great cover of this song---but can't come close to this original.
Already Dead - favorite TPR song so far
Right Behind You - I'm a sucker for his voice and a 90's music fan. This is a song that brings me back to those days as I suspect a few more OLP songs will do.
Regrets - damn, hard to believe there's a better song from this album---so good, but there just might be....
Crush With Eyeliner - top 15 REM for me. Monster originally hated by the crowds, now loved. Loved it from the beginning......5 songs in my top 31 REMs
Weird Fishes/Arpeggi - I'm a bigger fan of their earlier albums but this is one of my favorites from this album

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

Spicks and Specks - another BGs song I've never heard before that I wonder why?

I think ive drafted it about 6 times in various drafts lol.
Lovely story about the E-boots the Letter too

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

Spicks and Specks - another BGs song I've never heard before that I wonder why?

I think ive drafted it about 6 times in various drafts lol.

Sorry I missed it all those times....great song!

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Regrets - damn, hard to believe there's a better song from this album---so good, but there just might be....

I tried not to include the entire album, but it is well represented.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

P-Funk -- "Alice in My Fantasies" is an insane blast of guitar heroics and over-the-top vocals. It's almost atonal at times and not really funky at all. Clinton and co. aren't given enough credit for the sheer breadth of their material.

It sounds like proto-punk with better guitar playing, which is why I mentioned Johnny Rotten.

P-Funk -- The bass bombs that accompany "I want the bomb/I want the P-Funk" tell you everything you need to know.

Wonder who wrote that bass line

P-Funk -- Bootsy's "Stretched Out" would fit in on any Parliament record from the '70s. To my ears there are similarities with "Do That Stuff," which Uruk featured earlier.

Should the Clinton/Collins bands be considered "prog"? I'm following pecorino's countdown, and P-Funk sounds like they fit his definition.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

P-Funk -- "Alice in My Fantasies" is an insane blast of guitar heroics and over-the-top vocals. It's almost atonal at times and not really funky at all. Clinton and co. aren't given enough credit for the sheer breadth of their material.

It sounds like proto-punk with better guitar playing, which is why I mentioned Johnny Rotten.

P-Funk -- The bass bombs that accompany "I want the bomb/I want the P-Funk" tell you everything you need to know.

Wonder who wrote that bass line

P-Funk -- Bootsy's "Stretched Out" would fit in on any Parliament record from the '70s. To my ears there are similarities with "Do That Stuff," which Uruk featured earlier.

Should the Clinton/Collins bands be considered "prog"? I'm following pecorino's countdown, and P-Funk sounds like they fit his definition.

The spirit of prog is there even if the sound isn’t the same.

 

[jwb]

Mötley Crüe

JWB

Ten Seconds to Love https://open.spotify.com/track/4Rhw6ecfyFykPQQr64KdzA

Mötley Crüe

JWB

Piece of Your Action Piece Of Your Action Mötley Crüe · Too Fast For Love (Deluxe Version) · Song · 1981 open.spotify.com

Two songs from the first two albums. "Ten Seconds" is like a secondary hit off Shout at the Devil - it's a good song, all the fans know it, but it never really broke out.

Piece of Your Action is from the first album. It's 1981 - we're barely out of Disco, skinny tie / new wave bands are riding the "My Sharona" and "Cars" trend, and then you hear this by some freaks in LA. It's a far cry from the stereotypical hair metal it eventually led to - much more agressive and punk. Love that first album.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

quick side question for the music afficionados here. My soon-to-be 90 yr old mom is tough to buy a Christmas present for - it's usually a LL Bean flannel "sweatershirt" thing. This year she said she didn't want anything - that's not happening.

She LOVES Billy Strings and only has the "Dad and Me" CD. In addition to a couple other things, I think I'm gonna get her a couple Billy Strings CDs ...which ones would you all recommend?

TIA - Merry Christmas!

 

[Eephus]

quick side question for the music afficionados here. My soon-to-be 90 yr old mom is tough to buy a Christmas present for - it's usually a LL Bean flannel "sweatershirt" thing. This year she said she didn't want anything - that's not happening.

She LOVES Billy Strings and only has the "Dad and Me" CD. In addition to a couple other things, I think I'm gonna get her a couple Billy Strings CDs ...which ones would you all recommend?

TIA - Merry Christmas!

Bluegrass isn't my usual jam but I enjoyed the new one. It's produced by Jon Brion who's been involved in a lot of great records. There's a song that incorporates a sample of bong hit into the rhythm track.

Highway Prayers

Billy Strings · Album · 2024 · 20 songs

open.spotify.com

 

[Eephus]

@simey is your huckleberry if you're looking for Bluegrass recommendations.

 

[Tau837]

Still catching up, and finally listened to the #16 playlist. Other than my own song:

• Favorites already known to me:
  • None in this playlist
• Favorites new to me:
  • The Walkmen - The Love You Love
  • The Pretty Reckless - My Bones
  • Jeff Tweedy - Via Chicago
  • Lord Huron - Harvest Moon -- the lyrics touched me ("Because I'm still in love with you, I wanna see you dance again")

Not as good as #17 playlist for my taste, but still enjoyable.

 

[rockaction]

Saw you all talking about Spotify. I know I’m not in this countdown, but I figured I’d add my own

My top bands were

1. The Adverts
2. The Only Ones
3. El-P
4. Run The Jewels
5. DEVO

Top songs

1) Another Girl Another Planet - The Only Ones
2) bout.that - clipping.
3) We Who Wait - The Adverts

4th and 5th and 7th were the songs after my top songs because of car listening (not by choice), so I’ll go with some highlights after the top three. Some of these honestly make no sense, so I’ll just have fun with it.

6) Leo Koettke - Eight Miles High (MAD covers countdown)
8) Sea Legs - Run The Jewels
9) Gates Of Steel - DEVO
16) Living Curfew - Aesop Rock, billy.woods
29) David Watts - The Jam (friends of MAD covering the Kinks)
33) Mancala - Earl Sweatshirt ft. Vince Staples

I’ve linked to a bunch of these before in the song thread, so I’ll link to this one, which is one that pleasantly surprised me. Hip hop for Saturday.

Mancala (feat. Vince Staples)

Earl Sweatshirt, The Alchemist, Vince Staples · VOIR DIRE · Song · 2023

open.spotify.com

 

[Eephus]

During the intro to the last song on the #13 playlist "Big Beat" by Carta, it sounds like they're chanting the UK title of the Beatles second album.

Big Beat

Carta · Big Beat · Song · 2021

open.spotify.com

 

[simey]

I think I'm gonna get her a couple Billy Strings CDs ...which ones would you all recommend?

TIA - Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Here are three Billy String albums I recommend:

Home
Renewal
Highway Prayers

 

[rockaction]

Merry Christmas!

Awesome emoji. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everybody!

 

[simey]

Merry Christmas!

Awesome emoji. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everybody!

Have you put up your little Christmas tree yet?

 

[The Dreaded Marco]

14s

Lights
Somebody's Out There
Wordless Chorus---one of my favorite MMJ songs. Like Walkmen, I much prefer the first 4-5 albums by this band.
Country Feedback
The National Anthem
Corduroy

 

[rockaction]

Merry Christmas!

Awesome emoji. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everybody!

Have you put up your little Christmas tree yet?

No, I have not. That will be next week. Thank you for remembering and asking. That’s very cool you remembered. Love it. It’s right there waiting—maybe tonight! I’ll post pictures but I don’t really have any Christmas thoughts yet. And we will have to do something cool with the tree this year. Just feels like it should be special.

Peace, simey. To you and yours.

 

[simey]

Peace, simey. To you and yours.

Same to you. I look forward to the lighting of your tree.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

I think I'm gonna get her a couple Billy Strings CDs ...which ones would you all recommend?

TIA - Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Here are three Billy String albums I recommend:

Home
Renewal
Highway Prayers

thanks simey!!! much appreciated!

btw ...what's your take on the live Vol. 1 cd? @simey

 

[simey]

btw ...what's your take on the live Vol. 1 cd?

I like it, but I don't know if your mom would. On a lot of the album, Billy improvises many songs, and he and his band go into jam band territory.

 

[New Binky the Doormat]

btw ...what's your take on the live Vol. 1 cd?

I like it, but I don't know if your mom would. On a lot of the album, Billy improvises many songs, and he and his band go into jam band territory.

yep ...great call.

she would NOT like that. lol

 

[Zegras11]

12's PLAYLIST

12's

The Walkmen	Scoresman	Song for Leigh Song for Leigh The Walkmen · Heaven · Song · 2012 open.spotify.com
The Clash	kupcho1	Julie's Been Working for the Drug Squad Julie's Been Working for the Drug Squad - Remastered The Clash · Give 'Em Enough Rope (Remastered) · Song · 1978 open.spotify.com
Ryan Star	Yambag	Impossible Impossible Ryan Star · Animals · Song · 2013 open.spotify.com
Yes	Yo Mama	Siberian Khatru Siberian Khatru Yes · Close to the Edge · Song · 1972 open.spotify.com
Built To Spill	The Dreaded Marco	Stop the Show Stop the Show Built To Spill · Perfect from Now On · Song · 1997 open.spotify.com
Johnny Marr	Eephus	The Smiths--Girl Afraid Girl Afraid - 2011 Remaster The Smiths · Louder Than Bombs · Song · 1987 open.spotify.com
The Pretty Reckless	Raging Weasel	Nothing Left To Lose Nothing Left To Lose The Pretty Reckless · Light Me Up · Song · 2010 open.spotify.com
Jeff Tweedy	Dr. Octopus	Outtasite (Outta Mind) Outtasite (Outta Mind) Wilco · Being There · Song · 1996 open.spotify.com
Journey	KarmaPolice	Any Way You Want It Any Way You Want It Journey · Departure · Song · 1980 open.spotify.com
Lindsey Stirling	-oz-	I saw three ships I Saw Three Ships Lindsey Stirling · Warmer In The Winter (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 2018 open.spotify.com
Triumph	Pip's Invitation	Spellbound Spellbound Triumph · Thunder Seven · Song · 1984 open.spotify.com
Our Lady Peace	MAC	Hello Oskar - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. www.youtube.com
Mötley Crüe	JWB	Helter Skelter Helter Skelter Mötley Crüe · Shout At The Devil · Song · 1983 open.spotify.com
The Airborne Toxic Event	Zegras11	Happiness Is Overrated Happiness Is Overrated The Airborne Toxic Event · The Airborne Toxic Event (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 2009 open.spotify.com
Annie Lennox	Mrs. Rannous	Who's That Girl? Who's That Girl? - Remastered Version Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart · Touch (Reissue - Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1983 open.spotify.com
Whitney Houston	Charlie Steiner	When You Believe When You Believe - from The Prince of Egypt Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey · My Love Is Your Love · Song · 1998 open.spotify.com
My Morning Jacket	landrys hat	Golden Golden My Morning Jacket · It Still Moves (Deluxe Reissue) · Song · 2016 open.spotify.com
Robyn	John Maddens Lunchbox	Dancehall Queen - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. m.youtube.com Dancehall Queen Robyn · Body Talk pt. 1 · Song · 2010 open.spotify.com
Tim Maia	Don Quixote	Over Again - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. youtu.be Over Again Tim Maia · Tim Maia 1973 · Song · 1973 open.spotify.com
Parliament Funkadelic	Uruk-Hai	Super Stupid Funkadelic - Super Stupid (HQ) (youtube.com)
Lord Huron	KarmaPolice	Hurricane (Johnnie's Theme) Hurricane (Johnnie's Theme) Lord Huron · Strange Trails · Song · 2015 open.spotify.com
R.E.M.	Tuffnutt	Bittersweet Me - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. www.youtube.com
Radiohead	Titusbramble	Just Just Radiohead · The Bends · Song · 1995 open.spotify.com
Candlebox	Mt.Man	Riptide Riptide - Acoustic Candlebox · Riptide (Acoustic) · Song · 2021 open.spotify.com
Eddie Vedder	Tau837	Just Breathe - YouTube Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen. www.youtube.com
The Bee Gees	zamboni	Stayin’ Alive Stayin' Alive - From "Saturday Night Fever" Soundtrack Bee Gees · Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1977 open.spotify.com
Fred Eaglesmith	Mister CIA	Cold War https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MqefvbM9Jk Cold War Fred Eaglesmith · Falling Stars And Broken Hearts · Song · 2002 open.spotify.com
Ringo Starr	krista4	Never Without You Never Without You Ringo Starr · Ringorama · Song · 2003 open.spotify.com
Big Room/Deep Big Room	zazale	Sultan Sultan SCNDL, Strike Nine · Sultan · Song · 2020 open.spotify.com

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Round 12 - Who's That GIrl? - The Eurythmics

From their album Touch. Told you it would show up again.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I liked Lord Huron and Lindsey Stirling.

I especially loved "Never Without You". That was just lovely.

 

[rockaction]

There's a song that incorporates a sample of bong hit into the rhythm track.

“MORBUD4ME” is the name of the track. I hopped and skipped the album a bit. Jon Brion was the draw that caused me to listen a bit. I used to listen to bluegrass when I was in my twenties (nothing like simey or others here, but listening to bluegrass in my environment made me a bit of a joke or anachronism) and got made fun of; now those people listen to Billy Strings. I’ll never forget sitting around and smoking weed with Lead Belly’s “Moanin’” in the background. I thought it was this spiritual moment and everybody was just looking at me and feeling uncomfortable with Lead Belly’s soul.

I’m like that Tom Wolfe comic "The Man Who Peaked Too Soon,” which stars a skinny skeletal dude/host who talks about how he was into everything two or three years before it becomes big. Heh.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

#12 Funkadelic - "Super Stupid"

They may out-Zep Zep on this one. Power chords are flying and Eddie Hazel's lead is one of his best. I love the percussion on this record, too.

Next, one of Parliament's most enduring songs.

 

[kupcho1]

The Clash

kupcho1

Julie's Been Working for the Drug Squad Julie's Been Working for the Drug Squad - Remastered The Clash · Give 'Em Enough Rope (Remastered) · Song · 1978 open.spotify.com

Hey, one from 1978's Give 'Em Enough Rope! Julie's Been Working for the Drug Squad is, per boblethaby

about Operation Julie (named after Police Sergeant Julie Taylor) a drugs bust of biblical proportions that was carried out not in Miami, not in Amsterdam, not in Thailand, not even in London, but in a tiny village in the middle of Wales!!

I had no idea!

This was an operation involving 28 under cover officers from across the country posing as hippies to infiltrate the gang that included the founder members, David Solomon, a psychedelic revolutionary author, and Richard Kemp, a chemist, who had first successfully synthesized LSD in 1969.

This was a huge organisation, with networks across the globe and hundreds of thousands of pounds stashed in Swiss bank accounts. Police raided 87 homes across England and Wales with over 120 arrests and at a stroke 90% (£6.5 million street value) of the LSD market had been wiped out, causing a price rise from £1 to £5 per tab in 1977.

And then there came the night of the greatest ever raid
They arrested every drug that had ever been made
They took eighty-two laws
Through eighty-two doors
And they didn't halt the pull
Till the cells were all full
'Cause Julie's been working for the Drug Squad
Julie's been working for the Drug Squad

 

[kupcho1]

We're divisible by 4, so ... time for a randon walk.

Our Lady Peace

MAC

Hello Oskar

Oooh, I like this one. Big advantage here as it comes in the middle of my music fallow period.
Added to 1997 - We don't care about no government warnings, with the caveat that it might be replaced by another from this album if merited.

Lindsey Stirling

-oz-

I saw three ships I Saw Three Ships Lindsey Stirling · Warmer In The Winter (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 2018 open.spotify.com

Damn, 2 in a row. This is a Christmas song that kicks a little ***. Fits in well on Christmas (not exactly my most creative playlist name; I might need to work on this).

Yes

Yo Mama

Siberian Khatru Siberian Khatru Yes · Close to the Edge · Song · 1972 open.spotify.com

Big Yes fan here; I think you've placed this one just about perfectly (although I might have it a skosh lower).
And as a fan, I'm embarrased to say I had nothing off of this album on 1972 - Hustlin' times and ghetto streets. Rectified.

OK, so although I've been doing 3 per walk, I realized I was doofus enough to duplicate an artist on my second go-round (Airborne Toxic Event). So here's a 4th to get back on track.

Big Room/Deep Big Room

zazale

Sultan Sultan SCNDL, Strike Nine · Sultan · Song · 2020 open.spotify.com

I might be a lyrics guy, but this one's compelling. Not to shade the lyrics (Drop!) but it's the music that carries this one.
I've gone add crazy today; SCNDL/Strike Nine, welcome to 2020 - Try and open every single door.

 

[Mt. Man]

The #13s were unlucky enough to be both a bit delayed (other things Thursday Night, you understand) and split up because of Real Life. But it wasn’t luck that I found a strong selection of songs. Let me pick out a few:

Selected (and shuffled) Favorites;
Should I Stay Or Should I Go - The Clash
Eu Amo Voce - Tim Maia
New Madrid - Uncle Tupelo (/Jeff Tweedy)
Something You Lost - The Airborne Toxic Event
Stretchin’ Out (In A Rubber Band) - Bootsy Collins (via P-Funk)
Knives Out - Radiohead. Definitely way up there for me.
Breathe - Ryan Star
Pavement Cracks - Annie Lennox
In Repair - Our Lady Peace
Donde Esta La Playa - The Walkmen

Shuffle Adventures
This time I’ll go with another combo that showed up early in the shuffle, the somewhat familiar rockin’ “Say Goodbye” from Triumph that meshed in feel with the live version of My Morning Jacket’s “Cobra”.