Next batch, #330 through 321…
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- #330: “I See a Darkness” – Bonnie Prince Billy: So, this has two versions because Will Oldham decided to rerecord the classic ballad into a a much more upbeat number. I don’t know which I like better.
- #329: “Never Enough” – The Cure: So, this song is one of those entry points to alternative music for me. I remember seeing the video on a Saturday morning show on NBC(?) that played music videos (we didn’t have cable). I was transfixed by this Robert Smith fellow and the song was so much more captivating that anything else.
- #328: “Our Days in Kansas” – Tullycraft: One sign of a great pop song is change during 3 minutes. It takes you to different musical places. You’ll experience this here.
- #327: “Last Nite” – The Strokes: For many people, it is hard to remember what a breath of fresh air when “Is This It?” came out in 2001.
- #326: “Forkboy” – Lard: Boy, Lard is a fascinating band. They were fronted by Jello Biafra and supported by multiple members of Ministry (including Al Jorgensen). “Forkboy” weaves a strange tale of drugs and conspiracy, all narrated by Jello.
- #325: “Country Feedback” – R.E.M.: I am a fan of bleak R.E.M.
- #324: “Supernova” – Liz Phair: Likely her biggest pop hit and also her catchiest song. Power pop perfection.
- #323: “Don’t Believe the Hype” – Public Enemy: The way that Public Enemy changed music is undersold.
- #322: “Dyslexic Heart” – Paul Westerberg: It is still a little odd that Paul Westerberg, a Minneapolis native, was featured so prominently in a movie solely about Seattle.
- #321: “Let Me In” – R.E.M.: Likely the best bleak R.E.M. song, absolutely stunning.
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