Hair. Metal. Thursday.
And it doesn't get any more hair metally than Blue Island, Illinois' Enuff Z'Nuff. OK, I'm sure it can get more hair metally, but I really don't have much to say today about this band. Mostly, I'm just filling space so it looks like I tried to put some thought into the post. I'm fairly certain it isn't working, but it's amusing me, and in the end, isn't that the most important thing?
10 May 2012
09 May 2012
9 May 2012 - Nicki Minaj - Starships
Finally, a Nicki Minaj song, and not just a song where she's a guest star.
This song is her current hit as I am writing this - currently at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 (just behind this song) - and highlights why I like Ms. Minaj so much - she's crafted a song that defies typical hip hop convention while still embracing hip hop sensibilities. It's not a typical pop song, either, and yet, it works as a pop song. It's danceable, but not a typical club hit.
It's just different, and still a lot of fun.
Despite this song being my 7-year-old's 2nd favorite song, this version is NOT safe for minors. Too much bad language.
This song is her current hit as I am writing this - currently at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 (just behind this song) - and highlights why I like Ms. Minaj so much - she's crafted a song that defies typical hip hop convention while still embracing hip hop sensibilities. It's not a typical pop song, either, and yet, it works as a pop song. It's danceable, but not a typical club hit.
It's just different, and still a lot of fun.
Despite this song being my 7-year-old's 2nd favorite song, this version is NOT safe for minors. Too much bad language.
08 May 2012
8 May 2012 - Lights - Saviour
I'm kind of surprised I beat Tony to the punch on this one.
Anyway, Lights is a Canadian electro-pop singer/musician whose music has drawn a lot of comparisons to fellow electro-pop act Owl City. Of course those comparisons are easy to make seeing that she performed on one of Owl City's records and they have toured together. Today's pop gem is from her first record The Listening. Give it a try and then check out the darker sounds of last year's Siberia record...you won't be disappointed.
Anyway, Lights is a Canadian electro-pop singer/musician whose music has drawn a lot of comparisons to fellow electro-pop act Owl City. Of course those comparisons are easy to make seeing that she performed on one of Owl City's records and they have toured together. Today's pop gem is from her first record The Listening. Give it a try and then check out the darker sounds of last year's Siberia record...you won't be disappointed.
07 May 2012
7 May 2010 - Rihanna - Shut Up And Drive
I can't f$%#ing stand Rihanna.
Except for this song. This song is a little different than her standard fare. It's almost like Rihanna briefly embraced punk. Almost.
While still a terribly guilty pleasure, it's got a hard edge that suits her well. It's subtly naughty, but not so overt like "S&M" is. It's guitar-driven, unlike her other tunes. And, because it is absolutely nothing like any other Rihanna music, I love this song.
Except for this song. This song is a little different than her standard fare. It's almost like Rihanna briefly embraced punk. Almost.
While still a terribly guilty pleasure, it's got a hard edge that suits her well. It's subtly naughty, but not so overt like "S&M" is. It's guitar-driven, unlike her other tunes. And, because it is absolutely nothing like any other Rihanna music, I love this song.
06 May 2012
6 May 2012 - The Darling Buds - It Makes No Difference
A lot of people have asked me how I can like The Darling Buds. They were really girly. They were poppy and chipper.
This. This is why. A quiet song that's still bad-ass, this opened their Crawdaddy album, and it is one of the best songs I have ever heard. I can still listen to it, more than twenty years after its release, and it still gives me chills.
This video was filmed in 1991, but only recently unearthed. So, sit down and enjoy it.
This. This is why. A quiet song that's still bad-ass, this opened their Crawdaddy album, and it is one of the best songs I have ever heard. I can still listen to it, more than twenty years after its release, and it still gives me chills.
This video was filmed in 1991, but only recently unearthed. So, sit down and enjoy it.
05 May 2012
5 May 2012 - Pat Benatar - Invincible
Everyone remembers that "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles was the 1st video played on MTV. Few people remember the 2nd.
It was "You Better Run" by today's artist, Pat Benatar. While The Buggles really didn't have hits after their initial blast (which was already two years old at the time), Pat Benatar took advantage of the video revolution and built an excellent career for herself.
This song, from the movie The Legend of Billie Jean (also released under the title Fair Is Fair) was one of her last, and biggest hits.
It was "You Better Run" by today's artist, Pat Benatar. While The Buggles really didn't have hits after their initial blast (which was already two years old at the time), Pat Benatar took advantage of the video revolution and built an excellent career for herself.
This song, from the movie The Legend of Billie Jean (also released under the title Fair Is Fair) was one of her last, and biggest hits.
4 May 2012 (special Guilt-Free edition) - Beastie Boys - She's On It
Cancer stole a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer today in MCA, otherwise known as Adam Yauch. Before they were a jokey hip hop band, they were a punky four-piece with a female drummer - Kate Schellenbach, who went on to drum for Luscious Jackson (who were signed to the Beastie's Grand Royal Records). The story is that, when the band partnered with Rick Rubin to help infuse hip hop into their sound, creative differences ensued with Kate, and she was not to be a Beastie any more.
Their first post-Kate single was also featured on the soundtrack to the movie Krush Groove. This was that single. Although not a big hit at the time - and you can clearly hear a lot more punk than in their later work - it was clearly a harbinger to a brilliant career to come.
I never really became a huge Beastie Boys fan - I liked their more hip-hop infused stuff, but not a lot of their later experimental sound - but I do love this song, to this day. I hope you enjoy it, a special Guilt-Free Sunday on a Friday.
Their first post-Kate single was also featured on the soundtrack to the movie Krush Groove. This was that single. Although not a big hit at the time - and you can clearly hear a lot more punk than in their later work - it was clearly a harbinger to a brilliant career to come.
I never really became a huge Beastie Boys fan - I liked their more hip-hop infused stuff, but not a lot of their later experimental sound - but I do love this song, to this day. I hope you enjoy it, a special Guilt-Free Sunday on a Friday.
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