Song of the day..........Stabbing Westward with "How Can I Hold On"

There were so many great Stabbing Westward songs........I've decided to make another one the song of the day. "Darkest Days" is just a great album. "How Can I Hold On" is one of my favorites off of this album. Really dig the synth opening......great stuff.

Stabbing Westward with "How Can I Hold On"

Song of the day........The Cult with "Wildflower"

I really like this band! All of their stuff has a strong emphasis on the power chords.......their music is almost like an Alternative Rock version of AC/DC. Lots of emphasis on the power chords with just this awesome guitar tone.......I really like what material I've heard from The Cult. Good driving music........and this track is no different. This is "Wildflower."

The Cult with "Wildflower"

Song of the day.........Audioslave with "Out of Exhile"

To be honest there isn't an Audioslave song that I dislike, so they may all end up being songs of the day at some point. Today's Audioslave song of the day is  the title track from their second album "Out of Exhile." I always wondered what was causing that sweeping effect during the intro. Now looking at this Youtube video I can see that bass player Tim Commerford is playing muted strings through some effect pedal. I love that effect, and he uses it a couple of more times during the song. Enjoy some Audioslave on your Sunday......

Audioslave with "Out Of Exhile"

Song of the day.......Audioslave with "Until We Fall"

Today's song of the day is from the now defunct band Audioslave. It's a great track off of their final album "Revelations," and the song is called "Until We Fall." Let's hope that Rage Against the Machine gets back together for good at some point.........because with Soundgarden now back in full swing the idea of an Audioslave reunion doesn't seem likely. Never say never though........

Audioslave with "Until We Fall"

Song of the day........Toad the Wet Sprocket with "Walk on the Ocean"

Today's song of the day is from Toad the Wet Sprocket, and was one of the songs that put them on the map back in the early '90's. "Walk on the Ocean" is such a beautiful song. I remember at the time that I was really into the Grunge music scene. Was really listening to a lot of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and the likes.......and one day the video came on MTV for this. It just blew me away. It was this catchy, and lyrically powerful song that still resonates with me today. That little distorted slide guitar riff about 3/4 of the way through the song still gives me the chills. Great song, from a great band of musicians.

Toad the Wet Sprocket with "Walk on the Ocean"

Song of the day.........Glenn Kotche with "Monkey Chant"

I have always had the utmost respect for drummers. The ability to have the hand eye coordination to keep a hi-hat going, a bass drum going, and hit a snare in perfect time amazes me. There is no way that I will ever be able to play the drums. I've tried and I'm just plain bad. There are people like Glenn Kotche that take it to the next step. Glenn is the drummer for the band Wilco, and a couple of years ago he released a solo percussion album that is just amazing. Listening to it doesn't do it justice though. I am very grateful to have seen him play at the Boulder Theater when the album came out, and he's just amazing. He's got so much going on, and he creates percussion out of some of the most obscure objects. Just plain amazing. Check him out......this is one of my favorites off of his album "Mobile." It just has this kind of creepy sounding little riff to it, but it's just beautiful.

Glenn Kotche with "Monkey Chant"

Song of the day........3 Doors Down with "The Road I'm On"

3 Doors Down are great at producing straight ahead rock tracks. Their sophomore album was no different than the first. Lots of rock. There aren't a whole lot of deviations from that in the formula that 3 Doors Down uses. It's just great Rock and Roll. I saw them tour off of their first album, and they put on a great show. Check out "The Road I'm On."

3 Doors Down with "The Road I'm On"

Song of the day........Landon Pigg with "Blue Skies"

Landon Pigg is quickly becoming one of my favorite song writers. Really hooky songs, and great melodies. He's got a great voice too. I may need to pick up one of his CD's. Great stuff. Just some great acoustic rock music. Give his track "Blue Skies" a listen.

Landon Pigg with "Blue Skies"