Continuing on from last week- here are more of my favorite 90s songs. I could probably do this list 100 times and get 100 different lists, but it's still fun to listen to the songs as I attempt the making of the list.
11) "Rosealia" by Better Than Ezra
I still feel like BTE is a highly underrated band. I know they occasionally stray into a country-ish twang, but how can you go wrong with "Deluxe" or "Friction, Baby?" Answer: you can't. "Rosealia" just makes me feel good (wah-o, wah-o, wah... good! [Ok, I know that was lame.]) Seriously though, I am consistently glad when this song comes on and I never change the station if it happens to grace to airwaves on my radio.
12) "This Is A Call" by Foo Fighters
I think nostalgia has a ton to do with this song making the list. I remember when I first heard "Dave Grohl's new band" on the radio. This was the first single and I was blown away. I was still sad about the loss of Kurt Cobain's suicide and Dave Grohl came in to fill the musical void that the absence of Nirvana had created. This song rocks hard and is worth a careful re-listen to realize just how fantastic it really is.
13) "Plowed" by Sponge
Sponge had a few hits, but none of them are quite as good as this song. It starts with a sick lead guitar line and never lets up until it concludes. Say a prayer for me and anyone else from the 90s that happened to be in a mosh pit during this song.
14) "My Name Is Jonas" by Weezer
How great is this song?! So simple, yet with so much depth. Much like "Rosealia," this song just makes me feel better in any context. Weezer bring catchy hooks- it's what they do best.
"Perfect" by Smashing Pumpkins
They have so many great songs, but this one stands out to me. It is a melancholy love song with a very weird video that I can't say is all that great. The song, however, is my favorite in the entire catalog of Smashing Pumpkins (which of course, contains many other great songs.) Enjoy this awful music video.
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I've got five more for next week. I really do love talking about 90s music, even if it is impossible to make a truly accurate list, I stand behind all of these songs as awesome.
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
90s Rock: Weezer
At first, I really wasn't into the geek rock that Weezer brought to the table in the 90s. However, it grew on me and now I can say I'm a fan. Rivers Cuomo is an underrated guitar player and a fantastic songwriter. Here are some of my favorite songs of theirs from the 90s.
"Undone (The Sweater Song)" - This got it started for Weezer. Their first true single/hit off of their self-titled "blue" album. The dissonant 7th chords used give this song a trippy feel- in a good way.
"My Name Is Jonas" - The opening track to the "blue" album that is so much fun to listen to. This has to be one of my favorite Weezer songs due to all the different phases this song has- phases that are perfectly strung together.
"Only In Dreams" - A soft song that builds up in a way that demands attention. The subtle harmonies go largely unnoticed but add so much to the song. Definitely a great Weezer track.
"Pink Triangle" - A song about a lesbian that isn't responsive to a hetero guy's advances?! Sign me up! This song shows off Weezer's sense of humor. Then again, I think Rivers might be serious in this song and speaking from experience. Either way, though.
"Across The Sea" - From lesbians to Japanese girls- Rivers has quite the issues with girls- which is fine because it leads to songs like this.
"The Good Life" - I think this was a single that didn't necessarily catch on. Very catchy tune though. Really great tune from "Pinkerton." That record was late to be appreciated to the level it should have been.
Weezer is a solid band from the 90s. I'm well aware I left off "Say It Ain't So" and "Buddy Holly" but you didn't need me to give those songs props. They're both solid (though possibly still overplayed- I heard "Buddy Holly" on the radio yesterday.) Rock on your nerdy assholes!
Quick add- "Susanne" from the "Mallrats" soundtrack- great tune!
"Undone (The Sweater Song)" - This got it started for Weezer. Their first true single/hit off of their self-titled "blue" album. The dissonant 7th chords used give this song a trippy feel- in a good way.
"My Name Is Jonas" - The opening track to the "blue" album that is so much fun to listen to. This has to be one of my favorite Weezer songs due to all the different phases this song has- phases that are perfectly strung together.
"Only In Dreams" - A soft song that builds up in a way that demands attention. The subtle harmonies go largely unnoticed but add so much to the song. Definitely a great Weezer track.
"Pink Triangle" - A song about a lesbian that isn't responsive to a hetero guy's advances?! Sign me up! This song shows off Weezer's sense of humor. Then again, I think Rivers might be serious in this song and speaking from experience. Either way, though.
"Across The Sea" - From lesbians to Japanese girls- Rivers has quite the issues with girls- which is fine because it leads to songs like this.
"The Good Life" - I think this was a single that didn't necessarily catch on. Very catchy tune though. Really great tune from "Pinkerton." That record was late to be appreciated to the level it should have been.
Weezer is a solid band from the 90s. I'm well aware I left off "Say It Ain't So" and "Buddy Holly" but you didn't need me to give those songs props. They're both solid (though possibly still overplayed- I heard "Buddy Holly" on the radio yesterday.) Rock on your nerdy assholes!
Quick add- "Susanne" from the "Mallrats" soundtrack- great tune!
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