Song of the day............"What Went Wrong (In Your Head)"

Today's song of the day is from Supergrass' 2000 self titled album. I love the rock piano in this. I'm a sucker for a rock piano.......These guys have been making great music for quite a while, and have always been kind of under the radar. They are worth checking out.

Supergrass with "What Went Wrong (In Your Head)"

Song of the day.........U2 with "New Year's Day"

My timing is a little off on this one, but I still got it posted in January. This one if my favorite track off of the "War" album. A great album, but this song really stands out. I don't think you can go wrong with a piano in a rock track. The piano part is so beautiful in this track. Just a great song by the guys in U2.

U2 with "New Year's Day"

Song of the day.........Van Halen with "Jamie's Cryin'"

What says Friday better than a David Lee Roth era Van Halen song? I don't think there would be a better Friday song choice. Today's song of the day is an early Van Halen song called "Jamie's Cryin'." Now I've mentioned before that I am more of a Hagar Van Halen fan than the Roth years. If I want to back that up though I guess I should come up with some Hagar era Van Halen songs to pick as song of the day. Don't get me wrong though there are some great Roth Van Halen songs including this one. Happy Friday!!

Van Halen with "Jamie's Cryin'"

Song of the day.........Godsmack with "I Stand Alone"

Now it's being used to sell cars in commercials, but ten or so years ago it was on the radio all of the freaking time. It's kind of catchy......

Godsmack with "I Stand Alone"

Song of the day.........3 Doors Down with "Not Enough"

Today's song of the day is from 3 Doors Down off of their album "The Better Life." I love the guitar tone on the verses......and then that heavy riff at the chorus. I've always liked their music. A great song for a Friday!! Have a great weekend!!

3 Doors Down with "Not Enough"

Song of the day.......Glen Phillips with "Cleareyed"

If there is one album that you cannot go without it is "Winter Pays for Summer" by Glen Phillips. It is the most complete album that I've ever listened to. That includes albums by my favorites......Pearl Jam....Wilco.......Led Zeppelin........ All of those bands and musicians have great albums but each album has at least one or two songs that you could do without. This album is not like that. You can listen from start to finish each time, and never feel the need to skip over a track. It has every emotion, and each song has such a great hook. Glen is such an amazing songwriter. Pick up "Winter Pays for Summer." You will be glad you did. 

Glen Phillips with "Cleareyed"

Song of the day........Caspar Babypants with "Free Like A Bird"

Having an 8 year old son in the house means that we also have some children's music in our listening rotation.   I don't remember children's music being as good as it is today. Now there still are some artists and songs that are not really good, but the majority are not bad. Why not start off your Monday with some Caspar Babypants? That's right........I said Caspar Babypants. Yes, Caspar Babypants. Check out their song "Free Like A Bird."

Caspar Babypants with "Free Like A Bird"

Song of the day.......Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with "The Toll"

These guys write great melodic songs. Every album that they've put out has these absolutely rockin' tracks, and then they also put on these beautiful acoustic blues/rock numbers like "The Toll." They are a really talented band, that seem to get better with every album. I remember way back in the day when I saw them at the Lion's Lair in Denver. I was standing outside, because it was so hot and crowded inside, and here was Black Rebel Motorcycle Club standing by a U-Haul trailer with all of their gear. That was one of the most memorable concerts that I've ever gone to.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with "The Toll"

Song of the day.........Van Halen with "Dance The Night Away"

Today's song of the day is from the Roth Van Halen years. I think I've mentioned in a previous Van Halen song of the day post that I'm not a fan of the Roth years. I much rather would listen to Hagar sing vocals, and I think he does really good on the Roth era tunes. "Dance The Night Away" just has some cool things going on with it. Eddie's got some really catchy riffs, especially that main verse riff.

Van Halen with "Dance The Night Away"

Song of the day..........Screaming Females with "Bell"

The song of the day for today comes to us from the Screaming Females. A unique punk/hard rock three piece band from Jersey. This track is titled "Bell," and starts out innocent enough, but about 40-50 seconds in the singer just goes off. Enjoy!

Screaming Females with "Bell"

Song of the day.......Wilco with "Theologians"

One of my favorites off of "A Ghost Is Born" is "Theologians." Just a great song. I especially like the little guitar solo bridge at the 1:50 mark in this video. Just a very short solo, but it just adds so much to this song. I don't think the guys in Wilco can do wrong. Great song, great album. great band.

Wilco with "Theologians"

Song of the day...........Goo Goo Dolls with "Name"

I think this was kind of the big break through song for the Goo Goo Dolls. I still listen to this album occasionally. It's a fantastic album that mixes beautiful rock ballads such as this with heavy rock tracks. One of my first concerts was seeing these guys at Red Rocks. They put on a hell of a show.

Song of the day.........Goo Goo Dolls with "Name"

Song of the day........The Fray with "Absolute"

Today's song of the day is "Absolute" by the Fray. A little of the Fray goes a long way for me, but every now and then a song by them is fine.

The Fray with "Absolute"

Song of the day.......Screaming Females with "Boyfriend"

My friend Ryan got me started listening to some of the Screaming Females stuff. It's pretty good stuff. I got a chance to see them open up for Garbage in October of last year and they are great live. A good band to see if they are ever in your area.

Screaming Females with "Boyfriend"