A few weeks ago, I posted my Top 5 90s Alternative songs. Check it out HERE.
Today we continue on with more songs for a most impossible list to accurately portray. I could probably start over and come up with a different list each time. Oh well- this is about as accurate as NFL Power Rankings or AP College Football Polls, so what the hell? Let's give it a whirl.
6) "Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town" by Pearl Jam
One of my favorite softer songs ever. Pearl Jam brings the emotion in this mostly acoustic song. "Hearts and thoughts they fade... fade away..." I'll never get tired of that repetitious chorus.
7) "Fell On Black Days" by Soundgarden
Soundgarden is great. I admit I don't like them as much as Nirvana or Pearl Jam or Alice In Chains. However, they are still a pretty damn good band. This has to be my favorite song by them. The bended guitar notes in the main riff are perfectly creepy and capture the true tone of the song.
8) "Heavy" by Collective Soul
Another band that has a plethora of respectable hits, but you'll never find them on my favorite band list. Maybe it is the religious undertones or something that keeps them from being at the top of my list, but even still I definitely do enjoy a majority of their catalog. This dirty rock song is one of the best. Those phased out guitar effects are tits.
9) "Don't Look Back In Anger" by Oasis
I love me some Oasis. I also happen to believe that Noel Gallagher is a better singer than his brother Liam. I'm very much looking forward to hearing Noel's solo work that is coming out soon. This song is fantastic and still doesn't get old for me.
10) "Motorcycle Drive By" by Third Eye Blind
This is more of a fan favorite song than a single, but it is still pretty well known. The pushing and pulling of soft versus heavy is flawlessly executed. This song is deserving of a spot in the Top 10.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
90s Rock: Soundgarden
While Stone Temple Pilots' "Purple" was the first CD I owned, Soundgarden's "Superunknown" was CD numero dos. That being said, for whatever reason I don't have the deep knowledge of all their songs as I do with other 90s Alternative bands. I'm sure I can come up with a respectable list, but make sure you add in anything I may have missed.
"Rusty Cage" - Let's start with a sick number that even Johnny Cash covered before he passed away. The guitar is frantic and Chris Cornell shows off the kind of vocals the rest of the world was in store for when listening to Soundgarden. Check the tape:
"Outshined" - Another single off of "Badmotorfinger," this song has slivers of pop influence in between the rock. You can hear that the band wants to kick ass, but still has a very adept songwriting ability.
"Let Me Drown" - Now we're fucking talking! This could be my favorite Soundgarden song of all time. It is a perfect opener for the record (and probably for shows as well.) It wasn't a single, but this song kicks motherfucking ass. It seriously makes me want to mosh right now.
"Limo Wreck" - Another lesser known song off of "Superunknown." "Limo Wreck" plods along until you Chris Cornell belts out his signature high notes that send shivers down many a 30-40 year old.
"Fell On Black Days" - This was actually a single- a dark single, but a single nonetheless. Everything about this song is fantastic. The instrumentation is great, the singing is great, it is quite a flawless song.
"The Day I Tried To Live" - Hey, I know everyone likes "Black Hole Sun" or "Spoonman" and while those are great songs, I prefer to listen to these every time if given an either/or choice. By the time Chris Cornell goes call and response with himself in the chorus, my ears thank my brain for decided to put this song on. So sick.
"Burden In My Hand" - This is probably my favorite song from "Down On The Upside." Check out this acoustic version done by Chris Cornell at a solo show. Mind blowing.
"Preaching The End Of The World" - I know, I know. This isn't even Soundgarden. The song is fucking awesome and pretty appropriate considering all the Rapture and Mayan prediction talk. Who knew there was an official video for this song? Not me, that's for sure.
I hope you enjoyed a look back at another great band from the 90s.
"Rusty Cage" - Let's start with a sick number that even Johnny Cash covered before he passed away. The guitar is frantic and Chris Cornell shows off the kind of vocals the rest of the world was in store for when listening to Soundgarden. Check the tape:
"Outshined" - Another single off of "Badmotorfinger," this song has slivers of pop influence in between the rock. You can hear that the band wants to kick ass, but still has a very adept songwriting ability.
"Let Me Drown" - Now we're fucking talking! This could be my favorite Soundgarden song of all time. It is a perfect opener for the record (and probably for shows as well.) It wasn't a single, but this song kicks motherfucking ass. It seriously makes me want to mosh right now.
"Limo Wreck" - Another lesser known song off of "Superunknown." "Limo Wreck" plods along until you Chris Cornell belts out his signature high notes that send shivers down many a 30-40 year old.
"Fell On Black Days" - This was actually a single- a dark single, but a single nonetheless. Everything about this song is fantastic. The instrumentation is great, the singing is great, it is quite a flawless song.
"The Day I Tried To Live" - Hey, I know everyone likes "Black Hole Sun" or "Spoonman" and while those are great songs, I prefer to listen to these every time if given an either/or choice. By the time Chris Cornell goes call and response with himself in the chorus, my ears thank my brain for decided to put this song on. So sick.
"Burden In My Hand" - This is probably my favorite song from "Down On The Upside." Check out this acoustic version done by Chris Cornell at a solo show. Mind blowing.
"Preaching The End Of The World" - I know, I know. This isn't even Soundgarden. The song is fucking awesome and pretty appropriate considering all the Rapture and Mayan prediction talk. Who knew there was an official video for this song? Not me, that's for sure.
I hope you enjoyed a look back at another great band from the 90s.
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