Song of the Day 4.10.12

It's always interesting to listen to a song and listen to the lyrics. When I was younger I would listen to songs mainly for the beat of the song. However, over time I have enjoyed the beat but have also listened closely to lyrics too. Some bands can insight thought provoking lyrics, and others can be more straight forward. This song is a little unsettling at times. The music is great, but the lyrics tell a story that isn't for the faint of heart. La Dispute has taken a scenario (in this case a shooting) and retells the whole story. The lyrics have no rhyme or meter, but they are very poetic. Think beat poetry set to music. Off their newest album Wildlife here is La Dispute with King Park

Song of the Day 4.9.12

Last night I went to a show that had La Dispute as the headliner with Balance and Composure, All Get Out, and Sainthood Reps. All bands were great live, and I did not leave empty handed. I bought a record for all bands, and All Get Out's CD because they didn't have the vinyl. However, I did meet the whole band and got them to sign it. I have showcased All Get Out on here quite a bit. Today I am going to go with Sainthood Reps. This was a band that I wasn't that into when I first heard them. However, after last night my perspective completely changed. They closed with the song Widow, which was and amazing finish. So here they are today off their album Monoculture here is Sainthood Reps with Widow

Song of the Day 4.8.12

Tonight I am going to a show that should be pretty good. La Dispute headlines with opening acts All Get Out, Balance and Composure, and Sainthood Reps. I have been listening to all bands quite a bit to get familiar with their stuff. And I keep listening to All Get Out a lot. I have posted them before, but today I will pick a new song. Off their album The Season, here is All Get Out with Me and My Lovers

Song of the Day 4.7.12

Here's a pretty cool song from a band called Sharks. Off their debut album No Gods here is Sharks with Til The Wonders Rise

Song of the Day 4.6.12

I will eventually be moving this blog to posting in the morning that way I don't forget about it when it comes to the night time. Like tonight I did it again. Another quick write up yet again, but I hope that you enjoy this song from Jason Aldean off his My Kind of Party album. Here is Jason Aldean with Dirt Road Anthem

Song of the Day 4.5.12

Today was opening day for most of baseball including my beloved Padres. I went to the game and spent the entire day downtown around the ballpark. The atmosphere is great and I always love going to a game. Unfortunately they lost, but that's why we play 162 games. To honor opening day today and all of baseball here is John Fogerty with Centerfield

Song of the Day 4.4.12

One of my favorite artists recently has been Tom Waits. The raspy voice and jazzy sound to his music is amazing. Along the same lines is Mark Lanegan Band. I'm pretty tired, so if I have posted about them recently I apologize. If not then I hope you are enjoying some new music. Off their newest album Blues Funeral here is Mark Lanegan Band with The Gravedigger's Song

Song of the Day 4.3.12

I heard a new band today that I really like. It happens all the time, but this time was in a record store and it was on. The last time I did that, it was Tom Waits who was playing and I fell in love. This time it is a band called The Men. Their new album Open Your Heart is superb. Jam rock with a hint of punk vocals in there as well. I highly recommend this album to anyone that enjoys great music. Here is The Men with Please Don't Go Away

Song of the Day 4.2.12

I have been distracted from this blog lately. And I have not been putting my attention into it. Tonight I am going to give you a song that makes me think of my new beautiful girlfriend Michelle. Here is Stevie Wonder with Isn't She Lovely

Song of the Day 4.1.12

I think I should go with a fitting song today as it is "April Fools" day. I'm tired and don't feel like writing a lot though. So here is Manchester Orchestra with April Fool

Song of the Day 3.31.12

It's the final day of March, as we are about to turn the calendar over to April. This year is going pretty fast so far in my opinion. I have been crazy busy the past few days doing one thing or the other. But I love the fact that life is going so great. Tomorrow will be an amazing day for sure. So now that I have delved into my life a little bit let's get to the music. Last night I was able to go to my neighbors house and look through his vinyl collection. And he was nice enough to let me take a few home to add to my collection. He had some gems and I would have loved to take more, but what I did grab is amazing as well. Some essential listening is Led Zeppelin's album IV aka Zoso. The album is amazing from the opening song Black Dog all the way to the closer When The Levee Breaks. It also holds their (arguably) most famous song, Stairway To Heaven. All are great songs, but I am going to pick another one that sits on the A-Side of the album. Here is Led Zeppelin with The Battle of Evermore

Song of the Day 3.30.12

Good times were to be had by all tonight. Went out to the local casino to continue my sister's celebration. Drove up there with my sister and her two friends, and we were singing in the car and having a great time. One of the songs that came on is one that has been in my head quite a bit lately. I actually powered through it a few times on my drive through the desert. It also makes me think of a certain special someone :) So without further ado here is Luke Bryan with I Don't Want This Night To End

Song of the Day 3.29.12

This song holds special meaning to me right now. It's my sister's birthday today. I gave her an engraved bracelet since it is her 18th. I tried to find something nice to put on there and I came up with a line from tonight's song. The love between siblings is a strong one. No matter what happens in life you have each others back. The song tonight doesn't explicitly say that, but a lot of people have interpreted it as a sibling song to some degree. And I for one see that. So tonight here are The Beatles with In My Life

Song of the Day 3.28.12

I have had a long day and damn near forgot to post a song. I will talk more tomorrow about recent music purchases. But for tonight let's go with an instant classic in Jimmy Eat World's The Middle

Song of the Day 3.27.12

I had the chance today to listen to all the new music that I bought yesterday. I posted Civil Twilight yesterday, which of the 4 albums I think is the best one. The new one by The Used called Vulnerable is pretty good too. It grew on me as I listened to it. I think their first album and their last album are really good. But this one kind of falls in the middle as far as how good it is. It still has some good songs on it, just a little less memorable than past efforts. Tonight I will give you one of their songs off the album. Here is The Used with Hands and Faces

Song of the Day 3.26.12

A bunch of new music came out today. I love it when bands release stuff on the same day because it gets me super excited to hit the music store. Today I had releases from Meshuggah (which I haven't bought yet), The Mars Volta, The Used, Shinedown and Civil Twilight. So far I have only listened to the last two, but it is a pretty good start. The Civil Twilight album is awesome! Entitled Holy Weather it is filled with a bunch of great songs. After every one I was saying wow this is great. Tonight I will share a bit of that experience with you. Off the new album, which I highly recommend you get (it was $8.99 at Best Buy) here is Civil Twilight with It's Over

Song of the Day 3.25.12

Hey look at that, I actually got a post out on time today. Of course the only schedule I'm working on is my own, but I like to keep it steady. I had my ipod on shuffle this morning as I was driving to the sports complex. Now when you have an ipod that has 25,000 songs on it you never know what you're going to get. I went through some country, rock, a Busta Rhymes song and then landed on the band Vayden. I think it was perfect to be listening to them today because they are originally from Phoenix. When I first heard them I thought, hey these guys have a good radio rock sound. At the same time they are unique enough to stand out from the radio rock crowd too. So off their album Children of Our Mistakes here is Vayden with Anthem Of The Used

Song of the Day 3.24.12

I had a lot of fun with my uncle today, just drinking and being guys. His favorite singer is Johnny Cash. So in honor of that here is Johnny Cash with One Piece At A Time

Song of the Day 3.23.12

I forgot to post a song last night, so really it's the morning of the 24th right now. I was so busy yesterday that I completely forgot. So yesterday I was driving all day and I had a great road song to listen to. I'll keep this short and sweet, but here is Tom Petty with Runnin' Down A Dream

Song of the Day 3.22.12

So lately I have been listening to a lot of Maynard James Keenan projects. Whether it be Tool, A Perfect Circle, or Puscifer. But I have also been listening to side projects that have stemmed from those as well. Most notably is the guitar tech of Tool became the guitar player for A Perfect Circle. Then he became the guitarist and singer for Ashes Divide. His name is the one and only Billy Howerdel. The Ashes Divide album is awesome, it came out a few years ago, but it still holds up today. Every song has power and is a great listen. So tonight I give you Ashes Divide with Denial Waits