Because Of You - Kelly Clarkson (2004)
This is why we continue to give American Idol a chance, even after Simon has given up. This is why we continue to ignore the lesser talents that cascade into the winner's circle every year. This is why we bite our tongues when people that should have taken the reigns get passed over. We do this because of Kelly. If reality television has done one good thing, it is giving us her. She is a national treasure....... and Carrie Underwood isn't fit to cover her b-sides. Who's controversial?...this guy!
Reba McEntire is the Ed Wood of music videos. Look at Kelly being a good sport!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
JDIZZY's 365 # 230: Dream Police
Dream Police - Cheap Trick (1979)
Here, in reverse sequential order, are the top three reasons I love seventies rock:
A Brit, some Canucks.....and the most brilliant American band to step out of the Watergate decade!!!!! Cheap Trick perfected power pop, influencing band after band in their wake. AND THEY WERE HUGE IN JAPAN!!!!! Their greatest track, in my humble opinionated opinion, is the title track from their 1979 sci-fi classic, which also happened to be their last perfect album. Is it fitting that it came out then?Since they helped define rock and roll in those ten years, I respond with a resounding yes.
Punk rockers love some Trick!
Here, in reverse sequential order, are the top three reasons I love seventies rock:
A Brit, some Canucks.....and the most brilliant American band to step out of the Watergate decade!!!!! Cheap Trick perfected power pop, influencing band after band in their wake. AND THEY WERE HUGE IN JAPAN!!!!! Their greatest track, in my humble opinionated opinion, is the title track from their 1979 sci-fi classic, which also happened to be their last perfect album. Is it fitting that it came out then?Since they helped define rock and roll in those ten years, I respond with a resounding yes.
Punk rockers love some Trick!
JDIZZY's 365 # 229: For You
For You - Tracy Chapman (1988)
For many years, Tracy Chapman was "Fast Car" and "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" in my music infested head..... and not much else. Then on a whim, I purchased her debut album long after I should have and long after her career resurgence in the mid-nineties. In this album I found a voice that was patient, a voice that knew I would come around eventually and appreciate what she had to offer. After hearing this track, I had to pull my car off the road into to a gas station parking lot for a moment's solace; so struck was I by the honest portrayal of love that she had somehow found the perfect notes, words and cadence for. This is the ultimate make out ballad for a music nerd, right up there with Dave Matthews' #41.
Yep.
You don't think so?
Start a mix off with those two songs in reverse order and watch your lover melt into a puddle of singer/songwriter created goodness!
For many years, Tracy Chapman was "Fast Car" and "Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution" in my music infested head..... and not much else. Then on a whim, I purchased her debut album long after I should have and long after her career resurgence in the mid-nineties. In this album I found a voice that was patient, a voice that knew I would come around eventually and appreciate what she had to offer. After hearing this track, I had to pull my car off the road into to a gas station parking lot for a moment's solace; so struck was I by the honest portrayal of love that she had somehow found the perfect notes, words and cadence for. This is the ultimate make out ballad for a music nerd, right up there with Dave Matthews' #41.
Yep.
You don't think so?
Start a mix off with those two songs in reverse order and watch your lover melt into a puddle of singer/songwriter created goodness!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
JDIZZY's 365 # 228: The Curse Of Milhaven
The Curse Of Millhaven - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds (1996)
Nothing says Christmas like a murder ballad about a little serial killer! Nick Cave has touched on all aspects of humanity in his songwriting, but this track from his 1996 masterpiece, aptly titled Murder Ballads, is what drew me to him and his restless, slightly off-kilter brilliance.
I think this is an outtake from an unfinished Brecht/Weill musical!
Nothing says Christmas like a murder ballad about a little serial killer! Nick Cave has touched on all aspects of humanity in his songwriting, but this track from his 1996 masterpiece, aptly titled Murder Ballads, is what drew me to him and his restless, slightly off-kilter brilliance.
I think this is an outtake from an unfinished Brecht/Weill musical!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
JDIZZY's 365 # 227: No Depression
No Depression - The Carter Family (1936)
This is why country music exists. This is why it survives. This is why I love it.
This is why we had a great alt. country magazine for a time.
This is why country music exists. This is why it survives. This is why I love it.
This is why we had a great alt. country magazine for a time.
JDIZZY's 365 # 226: Yesterday Once More
Yesterday Once More - The Carpenters (1973)
God, The Carpenters are so much better than we secretly thought they were when our mothers would iron clothes while listening to their records (or maybe that was just me)! What a voice. What a loss. What a body of work to leave behind.
A Great Cover from the greatest tribute album of the nineties!
God, The Carpenters are so much better than we secretly thought they were when our mothers would iron clothes while listening to their records (or maybe that was just me)! What a voice. What a loss. What a body of work to leave behind.
A Great Cover from the greatest tribute album of the nineties!
JDIZZY's 365 # 225: In The Land Of Grey & Pink
In The Land Of Grey & Pink - Caravan (1971)
Nobody did soft prog better than Caravan. One of the originators of the Canterbury Sound, they explored jazz, rock and psychedelics on their first two albums, but embraced folk much stronger on this title track of their third. Greatest Hits packages are usually the way to see if you will appreciate an artist's work. In The Land Of Grey & Pink is quite substantial as an introduction to Caravan's completely distinctive sound. Grab Waterloo Lily, Cunning Stunts along with the previously mentioned duo as well. You'll want more after this little masterpiece, I can feel it.
Nobody did soft prog better than Caravan. One of the originators of the Canterbury Sound, they explored jazz, rock and psychedelics on their first two albums, but embraced folk much stronger on this title track of their third. Greatest Hits packages are usually the way to see if you will appreciate an artist's work. In The Land Of Grey & Pink is quite substantial as an introduction to Caravan's completely distinctive sound. Grab Waterloo Lily, Cunning Stunts along with the previously mentioned duo as well. You'll want more after this little masterpiece, I can feel it.
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