10 Songs You Need to (Re)Discover

I was listening to the radio on the way to work this morning and I realized something that I already knew, as if I had forgotten and needed to remind myself. The radio sucks. I was close to biting off my tongue listening to Linkin Park talk about their music as if it the the golden showers of God. Saying they made this and that, this way and that way, to get a message across. I got your message loud and clear.

You fucking suck. Very loud. And very clear. You. Fucking. Suck.

So I started thinking about all this music that I like. Some that I haven't heard in a while. So I said to myself, "Self, I'm going to listen to THIS today. I'm going to go back in time a bit and really listen to something other than complete bullshit." And this, is what I had in my ears.


1) The Everlasting Gaze by Smashing Pumpkins (4:02)

Why? 'Cause it fucking rocks. I would say this is the Pumpkins at their most "rockin'est." Uncle Fester never sounded so good. And that's saying something considering the song contains one of the worst and whiniest raps I've ever heard. Sadly, this song signified the end of the Smashing Pumpkins. Speaking of, I've got a new drink coaster at home. Their latest album.



2) PDA by Interpol (4:59)

One of the best songs ever with a monotone singer. Not much range as far as notes go but with such a great hook you almost don't need it. A beautiful ending that makes you wish you could turn it on in your head whenever you just need to get away because you remember that this world DOES suck super ass and that you're just not going to deal with it right now. Unfortunately, this video completely cuts out that superior ending, leaving me with a "blueballs-ish" feeling.



3) Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie (3:15)

My favorite song by D.B. used to be "Space Oddity" but sorry, this song was a bit more rocking. And back then must have torn the shit down 'cause listening to it now makes me wanna rock the shit out of Guitar Hero. With make-up of course. And skin-tight anything. This is one of those songs that I wish would've been made now, with all the awesome technology that makes shitty bands sound good, e.g., Linkin Park, The White Stripes. All that analog recording really lost what was so great about all those songs back then. Think about "Stairway to Heaven" sounding as crisp and clear as that shit from Creed. Yeah, that'd be nice. Anywhos, here's a slideshow with the song, showing you awesome hair and just how much a fruit bowl Bowie was back then.



4) Losing a Whole Year by Third Eye Blind (3:20)

This is basically a song based on wasting your time (and fighting, and all that other shit that comes with a relationship) on someone you never should have (for, at least, a whole year, as stated in the title and all throughout the god damn song). That alone and listening to the lyrics makes it THAT much better. And watching the video only makes the point more visible: The wreck. When this album came out, I couldn't believe that these guys got a record deal. I ended up somehow with two copies of the album and ended up considering it one of the best things I heard all year. Perhaps that's because I didn't know any better.



5) Space Age Love Song by Flock of Seagulls (3:46)

I feel this song is almost as good, if not JUST as good, as "I Ran." I could be wrong, but since I'm telling you what IIIII like, then, I'm not. It makes me wanna run around my apartment complex like I've got something to prove. Like I'm either trying to lose weight, or...trying to lose weight and find love. Space age alien love. In the video below, don't mind the numbskull with the silly glasses before the song.



6) "The Impression That I Get" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones (3:14)

Almost everything about this song is good except for Dicky Barret's vocal range. But way back then, I suppose it was acceptable to make Ska music and like Ska. And sound like a thirsty, dying horse. The one thing I never really understood about this band was the dancer. WTF? Do they REALLY need a dancer to get the crowd going? Then I thought, what if other bands had dancers? Like Led Zepplin. Imagine how much more incredible THEY would've been live. Or, WOW, Radiohead even!



7) Take on Me A-Ha (3:47)

This is probably, the best song of the 80's, period. I once had Richard Blade play this for me at a club and he said it was a very good choice. Beat that, you assholes.



8) Karma Police by Radiohead (4:21)

This song just has a damn good flow. And nothing says anything better than, "this is what you get, when you mess with us." It's off the album OK Computer which I find to be a very important album. I think the sun sets differently since this album was released. I think my hair even parted differently since then. And it went from blonde to brown. Go figure.



9) Fluorescein by Abandoned Pools (4:18)

I'll be honest. This album isn't very good. It gets rather happy and seems like this guy tried to hit too many types of alternative rock at once. There are many Smashing Pumpkins rip-offs all over the album, but this song here is damn good. Just give it a listen. It deserves max volume. Too bad there isn't anything I can find except this crap that doesn't even have a picture. Not even of the pope. Maybe Kermit the Frog would've been acceptable. Anything really.



10) Hairdresser on Fire by Morrissey (3:52)

Just a good song that I can listen to over again. Also, if I were recording the vocals, I probably would've recorded a lot more moans and groans, 'cause hey, I'm Morrissey. And a lot of people don't think he's a complete jackass for doing it. If I were him I'd learn how to shit on myself. No, not shit myself, but shit ON myself. Like, bend over and shoot it straight up into the air and stand right under it. Hmm. Or maybe that's just because I want to see this pompus asshole covered in shit.