MAD - Artist - Round 4 - #5's have been posted (14 Viewers)

[jwb]

Mötley Crüe

JWB

Red Hot Red Hot Mötley Crüe · Shout At The Devil · Song · 1983 open.spotify.com

Off Shout at the Devil, this kicks off side two and is probably the closest to their previous album in sound. It has the more professional, polished sound that marked the second / other 80's albums, but still retained a little of that raw punk sound. True to their typical lyrics, it's essentially a youth fight song (paraphrased to the common trope "we're loud and crude and we're here and deal with it").

Nice - haven't heard this one in a long time. SOTD got so much play on my boom box back then, right up there with Pyromania and Metal Health.

Yup, for those of us at the right age (I was 17 in 1983), early hair metal was such an awesome thing.

 

[tuffnutt]

28's

Known Favorites:

Rocky Mountain Way- Triumph- Great cover
Nude -Radiohead- just a beautiful song
This is England- The Clash- Haven't heard this song in forever

Unknown Favorites:

Numb- The Airborne Toxic Event- another band I've never heard of... but this a wonderful song! look forward to more
Three Years Ago Today- Built to Spill- this is quickly becoming my favorite new band this round. Ive liked every round's song.
Run It- My Moring Jacket- Ive heard of them but never sought out their music... this one caught my ear immediately. good vibe

Honorable Mention- Sossego- Tim Maia- No idea what this cat is saying... and then transitioning to That stuff- Parlament... I cant handle all this FUNK!

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Having a dose of funk several times a week is a pretty sweet deal.

 

[-OZ-]

Having a dose of funk several times a week is a pretty sweet deal.

My wife says I give too much funk.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Having a dose of funk several times a week is a pretty sweet deal.

Sorry to hear Mr R is not funking you on the regular.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Free your mind and your *** will follow.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Jolly jokers.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Having a dose of funk several times a week is a pretty sweet deal.

My wife says I give too much funk.

Having a dose of funk several times a week is a pretty sweet deal.

Sorry to hear Mr R is not funking you on the regular.

Laugh emoji and laugh emoji

 

[Zegras11]

27's PLAYLIST

The Walkmen	Scoresman	The North Pole The North Pole The Walkmen · Bows + Arrows · Song · 2004 open.spotify.com
The Clash	kupcho1	Police & Thieves Police & Thieves - Remastered The Clash · The Clash (Remastered) · Song · 1977 open.spotify.com
Ryan Star	Yambag	Last Train Home Last Train Home Ryan Star · 11:59 (Deluxe) · Song · 2010 open.spotify.com
Yes	Yo Mama	Survival Survival Yes · Yes · Song · 1969 open.spotify.com
Built To Spill	The Dreaded Marco	Hindsight Hindsight Built To Spill · There Is No Enemy · Song · 2009 open.spotify.com
Johnny Marr	Eephus	The Smiths--Handsome Devil - John Peel Session 18/05/83 Handsome Devil - John Peel Session 18/05/83 The Smiths · Hatful of Hollow · Song · 1984 open.spotify.com
The Pretty Reckless	Raging Weasel	The Devil's Back The Devil's Back The Pretty Reckless · Who You Selling For · Song · 2016 open.spotify.com
Jeff Tweedy	Dr. Octopus	Falling Apart (Right Now) Falling Apart (Right Now) Wilco · Cruel Country · Song · 2022 open.spotify.com
Journey	KarmaPolice	Of A Lifetime Of a Lifetime Journey · Journey · Song · 1975 open.spotify.com
Lindsey Stirling	-oz-	Eye of the untold her Eye Of The Untold Her Lindsey Stirling · Duality · Song · 2024 open.spotify.com
Triumph	Pip's Invitation	American Girls American Girls Triumph · Just A Game · Song · 1979 open.spotify.com
Our Lady Peace	MAC	Supersatellite - 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	New Tattoo New Tattoo Mötley Crüe · New Tattoo · Song · 2000 open.spotify.com
The Airborne Toxic Event	Zegras11	Hole In My Heart Hole In My Heart The Airborne Toxic Event · Glory · Song · 2024 open.spotify.com
Annie Lennox	Mrs. Rannous	No More "I Love You's" No More "I Love You's" Annie Lennox · Medusa · Song · 1995 open.spotify.com
Whitney Houston	Charlie Steiner	Saving All My Love for You Saving All My Love for You Whitney Houston · Whitney Houston · Song · 1985 open.spotify.com
My Morning Jacket	landrys hat	Evil Urges Evil Urges My Morning Jacket · Evil Urges · Song · 2008 open.spotify.com
Robyn	John Maddens Lunchbox	Konichiwa B*tches - 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 Konichiwa Bitches Robyn · Robyn · Song · 2005 open.spotify.com
Tim Maia	Don Quixote	Ela Partiu - 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 Ela Partiu Tim Maia · World Psychedelic Classics 4: Nobody Can Live Forever: The Existential Soul of Tim Maia · Song · 2012 open.spotify.com
Parliament Funkadelic	Uruk-Hai	Jam Fan Jam Fan (Hot) (youtube.com)
Lord Huron	KarmaPolice	The Yawning Grave The Yawning Grave Lord Huron · Strange Trails · Song · 2015 open.spotify.com
R.E.M.	Tuffnutt	Pop Song 89 R.E.M. - Pop Song 89 (Official Music Video) [Pop Screen Video Version] "Pop Song 89" from R.E.M.’s breakthrough 1988 album, “Green”. Buy the album: https://rem.lnk.to/GreenYDTo learn more, visit http://www.remhq.com www.youtube.com
Radiohead	Titusbramble	2+2=5 2 + 2 = 5 Radiohead · Hail To the Thief · Song · 2003 open.spotify.com
Candlebox	Mt.Man	This Time Tomorrow 14 This Time Tomorrow 14 Candlebox · This Time Tomorrow 14 · Song · 2022 open.spotify.com
Eddie Vedder	Tau837	Guaranteed - 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	I Started a Joke I Started A Joke Bee Gees · Idea (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1968 open.spotify.com
Fred Eaglesmith	Mister CIA	Rodeo Boy - 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 Rodeo Boy Fred Eaglesmith · Ralph's Last Show · Song · 2002 open.spotify.com
Ringo Starr	krista4	Fading In and Out Fading In And Out Ringo Starr · Choose Love · Song · 2005 open.spotify.com
Big Room/Deep Big Room	zazale	Big Room Revolution Big Room Revolution Justin Prime, Kevin Krissen · Big Room Revolution · Song · 2022 open.spotify.com

 

[Zegras11]

Big Room/Deep Big Room

zazale

Big Room

Played this while loading up the 27s. Really liked it

 

[Pip's Invitation]

27. American Girls
Album: Just a Game (1979)
Writer: Gil Moore
Lead vocals: Gil Moore
Chart History: None
Video?: Yes
Lyrical category: Love/lust/breakup

What's a good way for a Canadian band to make inroads into the States? Why, write songs about how much they love Americans, of course.

"American Girls," from Just a Game, Triumph's third album (second in the U.S.), continues the "boogie rock" sound found on the first two Triumph albums but tightens it up and strengthens the melody. Said melody reminds me a bit of Bad Company's "Can't Get Enough," but instead of coming on all like "I take whatever I want, and baby, I want you," the polite Canadians sing "I won't even kiss her unless I'm gonna make her my wife." But what sets the song apart from standard contemporary AOR fare is the spacey intro and Rik Emmett's inventive guitar work, including a tease of the Star-Spangled Banner about halfway through the song.

In case you're wondering what bassist Mike Levine sounds like, the voice that says "gentlemen, please rise and salute American girls" is his.

"American Girls" was one of the first Triumph songs I heard, as it was one of the four Just a Game songs for which a performance video was filmed on a soundstage even though there were no 24-hour music channels in 1979. All four were in regular rotation when my MTV addiction began in 1982. Just a Game was a prescient album in other ways, as it was the first Triumph effort that was mostly free of the Zeppelin-isms that were a big part of their early career, and set the template for the sound that they would become known for. It became their commercial breakthrough and their first gold record (500,000 copies sold) in the U.S.

"American Girls" appeared pretty consistently in setlists between 1979 and early 1983, serving as the opener on the Just a Game tour and shifting to the second spot in the setlist after that. There is only one documented performance after 1983, at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1988. Toronto always got the special setlists.

Video (leotard alert): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEg0H_JePAI
Live version from Chicago, from the Studio Jam program in 1979: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzQVALDxlhM
Live version from Cleveland in 1981, broadcast for the King Biscuit Flower Hour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_uFUXc7e7Y
Live version from Baltimore in 1982 (this concert sometimes aired late at night on MTV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRwOtnl433s

At #26, what may be Triumph's only explicitly anti-war song.

 

[Zegras11]

This is really going to throw me for a loop. When do I post the 25s? (I'll post the 26s late Saturday)

Take-off (HNL to Seoul)
Sun, Nov 3, 12:15 PM

Landing
Mon, Nov 4, 5:45 PM

Flight duration
10 hr, 30 min

Seoul is 17 hours ahead of me right now.

 

[Yo Mama]

Yes #27 - Survival
Album - Yes (1969)

My first selection from the band’s debut album (but not my last). Not too much to say about this one, but I like it because to me it musically gives a preview of their Prog future even while the vocals are still more similar to the 60’s pop/rock they have in most of their early work.

 

[Yo Mama]

Wow this Pretty Reckless song is amazing.

 

[Yo Mama]

Wow this Pretty Reckless song is amazing.

Half way through the 27 playlist and it’s by far my favorite of round 4 so far. Lots of great stuff.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

#27 - Robyn - Konichiwa B*tches​

- 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

Producer - Robyn - Klas Åhlund
Writer - Robyn - Klas Åhlund
Chart Positions - UK #98, Australia #67
Album - Robyn
Year - 2005
Collaborator History - Klas Åhlund is a founding member of Swedish electronic band the Teddybears. He has been behind the comeback Robyn album and the subsequent Body Talk trilogy. Even involved in the Honey album. He is her most successful collaborator

“As a songwriter and producer Åhlund has worked with artists like Katy Perry, Kesha, Britney Spears, Swedish House Mafia, Robyn, Iggy Pop, Madonna, Snoop Dogg, Charli XCX, Ghost, Teddybears, Usher, Tove Lo, Axwell & Ingross, Taio Cruz, Ellie Goulding, Alesso, Carly Rae Jepsen, Melody Club, Bo Kaspers Orkester”

Key Lyric -
You wanna rumble in my jungle?
I'll take you on
Stampede your rump-a
And send you home
You wanna rumble in space?
I put my laser on stun
And on the North Pole
I'll ice you, son

Notes - After the relatively poor showing of the My Truth and Don’t Stop the Music albums, Robyn was fed up with record company interference and took total creative control. To do so she had to create her own record label and did with Konichiwa Records. Where’s the name came from?

“Konichiwa Bitches" originates from when Robyn and Klas Åhlund watched Chappelle's Show with Dave Chappelle on Comedy Central. He performed a sketch in which the world's different races tried to decide what famous people belonged to which race. Robyn said, "In the end this member of the group Wu-Tang Clan comes up and they're supposed to decide if he's Asian or black and at the end the Asians get him. He goes up on stage and says 'Koni-chi-WAA Bitches', and it's like the most funny thing I know. It's funny and fiesty [sic] and cool." She chose to name a song after that, and call her own label Konichiwa Records. When writing the song, Robyn recalled that she and Åhlund "were calling each other, hitting each other off with new lines." She said, "It was almost like a competition for a while like who could be the craziest. And we would call each other like, listen to this one!"
This surprisingly was chosen as the lead single on the International release of the lp. Two years after it had been released in Sweden to massive success and acclaim. A UK #1 had been achieved in collaboration with Kleerup preceeding it. It was a statement to the effect of, I’m not Robyn the music industry puppet anymore.

Next up - We will see a few collaborators appear in the title a few times. This is the first of them. This song was released without Robyn on it and then as part of a remix package with her on it. It also led to the much better known collaboration later.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Round 27 - Annie Lennox - No More "I Love You's"

This is a cover. I didn't intend to pick this. It seems I can't spell so I couldn't find the correct song on Spotify. I don't espcially like this song. If it's possible, could we change it to the correct tune:

Loneliness from the album Bare.

Really. I don't like the listed song at all, whereas "Loneliness" is lovely and by Lennox.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Gah.

 

[-OZ-]

Lindsey Stirling

-oz-

Eye of the untold her Eye Of The Untold Her Lindsey Stirling · Duality · Song · 2024 open.spotify.com

We get the first of five from Lindsey’s new album, Duality. Released June 14, 2024. I originally had planned to have her in countdown #3 but this album was worth the wait and might be her best work yet.

The song conjures images of a journey / adventure on a large scale.

The Official video gives the viewer glimpses of the journey she took to get where she is, and is a bit of a “I showed them” response to AGT.

Next up - we’re going back to back from Duality.

 

[Charlie Steiner]

27. Saving All My Love for You (Whitney Houston, 1985)

Saving All My Love for You was originally recorded several years earlier by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr and like All at Once, had been written by Michael Masser, who conveniently was part of the production team for this album. When Masser first heard Whitney live, she sang another of his songs, The Greatest Love of All, and he felt that with her voice, women in particular would gravitate to it and he pushed to have it released as the next single, making it the second released in the US and third internationally.

While Cissy did not approve of the song's theme, Whitney confessed that it resonated with her, as she had been involved in the type of affair described in the song, with Jermaine Jackson. The earnestness she poured into the song was ultimately rewarded, as it slowly but steadily climbed the charts and reached #1 nearly two months after its release. The song earned Whitney her first Grammy, for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, as well as an American Music Award for Favorite R&B/Soul Video.

On a personal note, this is the song that made me first take notice of her and is my Exhibit A for pointing out the purity/clarity of the tone her voice had.

 

[zamboni]

The Bee Gees

zamboni

I Started a Joke I Started A Joke Bee Gees · Idea (Deluxe Edition) · Song · 1968 open.spotify.com

From their 1968 album Idea, "I Started a Joke" is one of their early well-known ballads, with a haunting melody, Robin's trademark quivering voice, and ambiguous lyrics. Barry has said that the lyrics came to him while on a European flight, based on feelings of melancholy and sadness and a cry for help. The song was their most successful in the US at the time, reaching #6 on the Billboard singles charts, while hitting the top 10 in several other countries. A few notable covers were made over the years, including by Faith No More and the Wallflowers (featured in the movie Zoolander).

 

[Dr. Octopus]

27.

Song: Falling Apart (Right Now)
Artist: Wilco
Album: Cruel Country
Year: 2022

I know our hearts aren't a la carte
But, baby, being blue
When it comes to me and you
It's always on the menu, so sit down

Cruel Country, the bands twelfth studio album, was released as a double album in 2022 and was a return to the band’s alt-country roots after many years of more experimental music mixed in. The album was recorded mostly live, with little overdubbing, at the band’s the Loft studio.

Jeff Tweedy on the album:

"I think there's been an assumption over the years that Wilco is some sort of country band. There's a lot of evidence to support that way of thinking about our band because there have been elements of country music in everything we've ever done. But to be honest, we've never been particularly comfortable with accepting that definition of the music we make. With this album though, I'll tell you what, Wilco is digging in and calling it country."

 

[Yambag]

27's PLAYLIST

Ryan Star

Yambag

Last Train Home Last Train Home Ryan Star · 11:59 (Deluxe) · Song · 2010 open.spotify.com

Ryan on Last Train Home: "Last Train Home" is the most autobiographical song on the record, but I try not to say that too much because I don't want people to think I'm a bad guy (laughs). But I fell in love with a girl a bit younger than me, and now as I get older the age difference isn't so hard. But when you're kids, a few years can be the trick. And literally, I use that for inspiration. But we were sneaking around and having young love and nothing could stop us, and it was pure and it was real, and I was a gentleman."

 

[Mt. Man]

—
Candlebox #27
Song: This Time Tomorrow 14
Album:Only released as a single (2022)

(Official Video) Candlebox "This Time Tomorrow 14" (Music Video)
(live version) Candlebox - This Time Tomorrow - Live - This Time Tomorrow Foundation - Milwaukee, WI - 11/22/22

If I believe in what I'm feeling
If I'm in need, would you be willing?
I run through fields of stone and sorrow
Will I be here this time tomorrow?

–
Okay, let’s tackle why there’s a “14” at the end of this. For that, I have to go back to 2001. We turn to Cory Zimmermann, who at the time worked at an advertising agency. He found out his best friend Richard Ticconi (who goes by a first name that would be censored here) had Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin Lymphona Cancer. Not knowing how else to help, Cory turned to his hobby of songwriting, he wrote a song. He made a video. He toured, telling the story.

Ticconi’s cancer, despite the odds, went into remission after 93 days. But of course he wasn’t the only one out there fighting. Eventually This Time Tomorrow became a nonprofit organization in 2011. It’s beyond the scope of this countdown (or my research) to speak about the charity, beyond noting that since then, there’s been a different version of the song. Technically 17 songs, including a 20 year anniversary edition of the original, each numbered (roughly) in order

Covers of this have included performances from artists such as Jason Scheff from Chicago, Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket, and Eric Hutchinson. Plus, of course, Candlebox. Each version has its own spin on it naturally, so it’s a bit misleading to say that this version stood out to me. Still, I couldn’t resist putting it on the countdown, even beyond having an easy story to share.
–
Bonus Cover performance (to lighten the mood and/or cleanse the palate):
Candlebox "Turn Me Loose" (Loverboy Cover)

Next on the countdown, a song that I believe is on the soundtrack right after the classic “Water Sucks, it really really sucks”.

 

[tuffnutt]

27.
Pop Song 89-R.E.M.
from Green (1988)

The opening track and 3rd single from Green, its probably best remembered from it Video on MTV where Stipe and 3 female backup dancers dance shirtless with black bars across their chests. its lyrics absolutely nail the dull aggravation and quiet anxiety that even the most well-adjusted people can feel when to having to make small talk with people they barely know. its kind of a tribute to The Doors "Hello I love you". I also read that it was the 89th song REM released.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

. I also read that it was the 89th song REM released.

I assumed the name was for the year.

 

[tuffnutt]

. I also read that it was the 89th song REM released.

I assumed the name was for the year.

I always did too, I also read the 89 had a double meaning for released song and year, but... I'm starting to think that not everything you read on the internet is true LOL

 

[MAC_32]

27's PLAYLIST

Ryan Star

Yambag

Last Train Home Last Train Home Ryan Star · 11:59 (Deluxe) · Song · 2010 open.spotify.com

Ryan on Last Train Home: "Last Train Home" is the most autobiographical song on the record, but I try not to say that too much because I don't want people to think I'm a bad guy (laughs). But I fell in love with a girl a bit younger than me, and now as I get older the age difference isn't so hard. But when you're kids, a few years can be the trick. And literally, I use that for inspiration. But we were sneaking around and having young love and nothing could stop us, and it was pure and it was real, and I was a gentleman."

This was my favorite song so far...

Wow this Pretty Reckless song is amazing.

...til that. Whoa.

 

[Raging weasel]

27's PLAYLIST

Ryan Star

Yambag

Last Train Home Last Train Home Ryan Star · 11:59 (Deluxe) · Song · 2010 open.spotify.com

Ryan on Last Train Home: "Last Train Home" is the most autobiographical song on the record, but I try not to say that too much because I don't want people to think I'm a bad guy (laughs). But I fell in love with a girl a bit younger than me, and now as I get older the age difference isn't so hard. But when you're kids, a few years can be the trick. And literally, I use that for inspiration. But we were sneaking around and having young love and nothing could stop us, and it was pure and it was real, and I was a gentleman."

This was my favorite song so far...

Wow this Pretty Reckless song is amazing.

...til that. Whoa.

I love the bluesy music on this one and originally had it around 10 spots higher. Ended up falling to here because it's basically a 4 minute song with a 3 minute outro. Still really good but probably 2 minutes too long .

 

[Uruk-Hai]

#27. Bootsy Collins - "Jam Fan"

Another Bootsy record that could about 9 different things. As usual with many of his songs, there are then-current pop culture references (Steve Martin, among others) and quadruple entendres galore. Collins used to say he was writing songs for micro-boppers (kids), but I think he was just saying that to get his records on the radio because the filth is miles deep. Anyway, it's one of his patented funk jams. There's so much silly stuff going on in his songs (sound effects, his voice) that the bedrock of them - the funk itself - sometimes gets overlooked. He and the band are cooking here.

Up next, Funkadelic's most overt nod to their gospel influences.

 

[kupcho1]

The Clash

kupcho1

Police & Thieves Police & Thieves - Remastered The Clash · The Clash (Remastered) · Song · 1977 open.spotify.com

Police & Thieves, the 2nd song from The Clash album, is notable for two things:
1. @KarmaPolice gets a little closer to ticking off his reggae box (phrasing?) because
2. this is a cover of what was originally a reggae song! I had no idea when putting the list together, but that's what researching for these posts is all about, isn't it?

From wiki:

"Police and Thieves" (a.k.a. "Police and Thief") is a reggae song first recorded by the falsetto singer Junior Murvin in 1976. It was covered by the punk band The Clash and included on their self-titled debut album released in 1977.

Here's the Junior Murvin original. You might note it is slightly more reggae than the boys from the UK could pull off. I like this one too btw.
So I'll have at least 2 covers in my 31.

Here come, here come, here come
The station is bombed
Get out get out get out you people
If you don't want to get blown up

 

[Scoresman]

Sorry I’m behind on writeups. I’ve been in Mexico City all week and my time is split between tacos and sitting in traffic.

 

[-OZ-]

27.
Pop Song 89-R.E.M.
from Green (1988)

The opening track and 3rd single from Green, its probably best remembered from it Video on MTV where Stipe and 3 female backup dancers dance shirtless with black bars across their chests. its lyrics absolutely nail the dull aggravation and quiet anxiety that even the most well-adjusted people can feel when to having to make small talk with people they barely know. its kind of a tribute to The Doors "Hello I love you". I also read that it was the 89th song REM released.

Easily a top 3 REM song for me. I guess I just like my Stipe light.

 

[Yo Mama]

27's PLAYLIST

Ryan Star

Yambag

Last Train Home Last Train Home Ryan Star · 11:59 (Deluxe) · Song · 2010 open.spotify.com

Ryan on Last Train Home: "Last Train Home" is the most autobiographical song on the record, but I try not to say that too much because I don't want people to think I'm a bad guy (laughs). But I fell in love with a girl a bit younger than me, and now as I get older the age difference isn't so hard. But when you're kids, a few years can be the trick. And literally, I use that for inspiration. But we were sneaking around and having young love and nothing could stop us, and it was pure and it was real, and I was a gentleman."

This was my favorite song so far...

Wow this Pretty Reckless song is amazing.

...til that. Whoa.

I love the bluesy music on this one and originally had it around 10 spots higher. Ended up falling to here because it's basically a 4 minute song with a 3 minute outro. Still really good but probably 2 minutes too long .

My Genesis and Yes playlists would be an hour shorter without all the intros and outros. No shame in some extra instrumentals (as long as they’re good).

 

[MAC_32]

Sorry I’m behind on writeups. I’ve been in Mexico City all week and my time is split between tacos and sitting in traffic.

As expected, I'm behind on them too. I've been happy to read OLP's sprinkled in several 'new to me' shoutouts, but I'll keep being more miss than hit on writing about them. Busy time of year. But anyway, Happiness & The Fish and The End Is Where We Begin completed the intro to the band. I chose the former on the back end of Denied and Automatic Flowers to demo the early evolution of the band. The signature sound is clear in all 3 cuts but to say the edges were rough in Denied would be an under statement, that's the sound of a band with their first foray in the studio. Automatic Flowers represented their growth between albums one and two then Happiness & The Fish was the apex of their maturation. Those lyrics

I confess
Everyone is overweight
And I'm obsessed
Talking is just masturbating
Without the mess
Addiction leaves you sad today
And unimpressed
I can't remember all the names
Everyone you meet today
Is just so ****ing vain
Bored again by happiness
And all those friends I've lost...

Most of what I share will be from the OLP catalog dated 1995-2001. I have a theory on what happened to the band thereafter, which I'll probably get into later, but for now consider post 2001 their post-falsetto era. When they hit, it's solid, but there are a lot more misses than hits. The End Is Where We Begin is not one of them. The vocal overlay on top of that driving guitar is peak alternative rock

 

[MAC_32]

Ooooooh, I forgot about this Eddie Vedder cut- Guaranteed **heart smash**

 

[Don Quixote]

Tim Maia

Don Quixote

Ela Partiu - 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 Ela Partiu Tim Maia · World Psychedelic Classics 4: Nobody Can Live Forever: The Existential Soul of Tim Maia · Song · 2012 open.spotify.com

“Ela Partiu” translates to “she left.” Song is about the sadness and heartbreak of a break-up. Searching YouTube for a link, I found that it was a popular song for reaction videos (here’s one). It’s got a retro Motown soul vibe with some funky guitar thrown in. Some of the lyrics below.

Ela partiu, partiu E nunca mais voltou Ela sumiu, sumiu E nunca mais voltou Ela partiu, partiu E nunca mais voltou (não voltou, não) Ela sumiu, sumiu E nunca mais voltou (não voltou, não) Se souberem onde ela está Digam-me e eu vou lá buscá-la Pelo menos telefone em seu nome Me dê uma dica, uma pista, insista

She left, left And never came back She disappeared, disappeared And never came back She left, left And never came back (not coming back, no) She disappeared, disappeared And never came back (not coming back, no) If you know where she is Tell me and I'll go get her At least phone in her name Give me a hint, a clue, insist

 

[titusbramble]

Behind on write ups, will try and catch up when the 26s hit

 

[Tau837]

Eddie Vedder

Tau837

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"Guaranteed" is a song by Eddie Vedder, featured on the soundtrack of the 2007 film "Into the Wild," a 2007 American biographical adventure drama film. Eddie won a 2007 Golden Globe Award for the song. "Guaranteed" was nominated for a few other awards, including:

• The 2008 Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
• Tthe 2008 Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song,
• A 2008 World Soundtrack Award in the category of Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film

Written during the period when Eddie was involved in the film's soundtrack, "Guaranteed" reflects the story of Christopher McCandless, a young man who ventured into the Alaskan wilderness in search of adventure and truth. In April 1992, McCandless hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness with little food and equipment, hoping to live a period of solitude. Nearly five months later, he died of starvation. The song's contemplative nature aligns closely with McCandless's journey, emphasizing the balance between yearning for freedom and the inherent risks of isolation.

The song explores the journey of finding oneself, often reflecting the risks involved in seeking truth and meaning. Eddie channels the spirit of McCandless, highlighting the allure of solitude and the challenges it brings. The lyrics delve into the complexities of love and trust, acknowledging that those closest to us can also be sources of disappointment. Throughout the song, there is a strong emphasis on the importance of being there for others. The song’s reflections on the past and future encourage listeners to consider how their histories shape their present selves, emphasizing a holistic view of life’s journey.

Eddie has said that the lyrics "Don't come closer or I'll have to go/Owning me like gravity are places that pull/If ever there was someone to keep me at home/It would be you" are for McCandless' sister, Carine.

Musically, "Guaranteed" features a gentle, acoustic-driven arrangement that complements the introspective nature of the lyrics. Eddie's emotive vocal delivery adds to the song's depth, creating an intimate atmosphere that resonates with listeners. The simple yet haunting instrumentation underscores the poignant themes, allowing the lyrics to take center stage.

"Guaranteed" was well-received, praised for its emotional depth and lyrical sincerity. It has become a beloved track among fans, often cited as a highlight of Eddie's solo work. The song's connection to "Into the Wild" enhances its impact, as it encapsulates the film's themes of adventure, loss, and the quest for meaning.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

27's PLAYLIST

Ryan Star

Yambag

Last Train Home Last Train Home Ryan Star · 11:59 (Deluxe) · Song · 2010 open.spotify.com

Ryan on Last Train Home: "Last Train Home" is the most autobiographical song on the record, but I try not to say that too much because I don't want people to think I'm a bad guy (laughs). But I fell in love with a girl a bit younger than me, and now as I get older the age difference isn't so hard. But when you're kids, a few years can be the trick. And literally, I use that for inspiration. But we were sneaking around and having young love and nothing could stop us, and it was pure and it was real, and I was a gentleman."

This was my favorite song so far...

Wow this Pretty Reckless song is amazing.

...til that. Whoa.

I love the bluesy music on this one and originally had it around 10 spots higher. Ended up falling to here because it's basically a 4 minute song with a 3 minute outro. Still really good but probably 2 minutes too long .

Love the outro.

I have no idea what's on your list, but I know there's even better to come. Mr R is a major Pretty Reckless fan.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

@Zegras11 , any word on fixing my list?

Pretty please? Pretty please with fluffy puppies?

 

[Eephus]

Wow this Pretty Reckless song is amazing.

Guitar part is very Gilmouresque

 

[Eephus]

Song: Falling Apart (Right Now)
Artist: Wilco
Album: Cruel Country
Year: 2022

Was surprised to learn this was a relatively new one because as you say, their sound looks backwards.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Wow. This Lindsey Stirling piece is fantastic.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Song: Falling Apart (Right Now)
Artist: Wilco
Album: Cruel Country
Year: 2022

Was surprised to learn this was a relatively new one because as you say, their sound looks backwards.

The full album is even more so in that realm.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

@Zegras11 , any word on fixing my list?

Pretty please? Pretty please with fluffy puppies?

@KarmaPolice can change it on the Spotify playlist.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

and yeah the song that took its place is pretty bad and I've been into the Lennox stuff so far.

 

[Eephus]

#27. Bootsy Collins - "Jam Fan"

Another Bootsy record that could about 9 different things. As usual with many of his songs, there are then-current pop culture references (Steve Martin, among others) and quadruple entendres galore. Collins used to say he was writing songs for micro-boppers (kids), but I think he was just saying that to get his records on the radio because the filth is miles deep. Anyway, it's one of his patented funk jams. There's so much silly stuff going on in his songs (sound effects, his voice) that the bedrock of them - the funk itself - sometimes gets overlooked. He and the band are cooking here.

Up next, Funkadelic's most overt nod to their gospel influences.

I had this album in college and used to play it all the time. This did not endear me to my roommates who couldn't stand it and ended up hiding the record in other album jackets.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

and yeah the song that took its place is pretty bad and I've been into the Lennox stuff so far.

Tell me about it. I think I didn't actually do this at all. Back in one of the first two rounds, I kept getting "Creep" instead of the listed song. It happened again with these songs when I was posting this morning. I think I got confused and thought the song had a differemt title. My notes have a big question mark at that point.

I really didn't like those covers. @KarmaPolice should sympathize.

 

[Eephus]

There's a George Clinton biopic currently in development. I'm sure Eddie Murphy's name being attached to it helped with backing but he's kind of old to play prime-era Clinton.

Eddie Murphy to Play George Clinton in Biopic From ‘Dreamgirls’ Director Bill Condon

Eddie Murphy is will play Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton in an untitled biopic from director Bill Condon for Amazon MGM Studios.

variety.com