Seven 9s and 10s

The Black Crowes - She Talks To Angels

5:31 for May 31st

I don’t really believe in “guilty pleasure songs,” but if I did, this might fall into that category - though I’m not really sure why. The Black Crowes get ragged on a lot for various reasons, but at the end of the day they’re just a blues-based rock band, and in the grand scheme of things that’s really not such a bad thing. Besides, I know a thing or two about playing in a blues-based rock band with a set of brothers.

It appears at though many folks are wrapping up this whole Date Songs meme, including Lisa (who started the whole thing off - and who also posted a song today by TBC) but I think I’ll be continuing. I have far to many great songs in my library that are over 6 minutes and they’re worthy of attention too. I’m a sucker for a good long song.

Pedro The Lion - To Protect The Family Name

5:30 for May 30th

One of David Bazan’s greatest talents is his ability to write catchy, memorable melodies and songs without always relying on the crutch of the traditional Verse/Chorus song structure. He uses a narrative style more often than most, especially on his more conceptual albums. This song is a perfect example.

Officer, please don’t haul me in, though I’m drunk again… I can explain.
I swear to you, for a week I have been completely dry, until tonight.
He’s been such a good example, everything he’s done for me, I couldn’t bear to let him down.

Monday night, brother sat me down very graciously and explained:
“If I’m going to help you, I must make it very clear,
brother that I love you, but certainly I hate your sin.”

So you see, you can’t arrest me. I swore I’d be careful not to further shame the family name. 

FMGreen - Bug Collector

Thanks again to any and all that tuned-in to hear our brief interview on The Buzz this evening!

Here again is our song Bug Collector, which you can also download for free from FMGreen.bandcamp.com.

Our upcoming schedule:

• Sunday, June 12 - Live on the WBER Local Show
• Friday, June 17 - Victory! CD Release Show at The Bug Jar
• Sunday, July 24 - TBA. Stay tuned!

Styx - Mr. Roboto

5:29 for May 29th

Psssh. As if there was any other choice today.

Silversun Pickups - Sort Of

5:28 for May 28th

Dig the delicious fuzz bass. SSPU is overdue for a new album and it can’t get here soon enough.