Friday, September 23, 2011

Hollywood Nights - Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band

Even at it's prime, this song never reached the prime it should have. The drumming especially is fantastic, but the song really come together as a whole. Seger lays down a story that is memorable as well as relate able. This song just really gets moving, with the simple guitar and pounding piano, and is a really underrated song in my opinion; one of Segers' best. It was out shined on the album by Still the Same, but as a opener it is far better in my opinion. Definitely worth a listen and still a song that should be heard more often.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Having An Average Weekend - Shadowy Men on A Shadowy Planet

I'm pretty obsessed with watching KITH again, and whenever I do this instrumental gets stuck in my head. Another Canadian band, this Juno award winning grouping is best known fo this song as it was used as the theme song for KITH. It's hard to find instrumental bands now a days ( although there was an amazing one in Guelph called Topple These Towers) and it is a difficult thing to accomplish. The guitar and bass work really well in the song together though and the drums adds just enough to keep it moving. Just another cool little early 90's Canadian tune.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Enough - The Autumn Film

My hearts been ripped wide open with all the things I didn't need
And your hearts been ripped wide open cause I keep chasing other things

Just wow. At first look, I didn't expect much from this band, but what they lack in initial draw they make up for in sheer talent. This song has such a punch to it that is almost completley unexpected after a slow start and tells such an amazing story that it's impossible not to feel it. Hailing from Colorado, this band still isn't too widely known but should be. Just the kind of beautifully sad song that let's you know you aren't alone.