Song of the day........The Xx with "Intro"

I really don't know too much about this group The Xx, but this came on my Pandora station and I really like it. It's got a great sound. From the guitar, to the synth, to the bass line, to the drums.......it just sounds great to me. Sure the song clocks in at just over two minutes, but it's a very cool two minutes. It just has this kind of surreal feel to it....So, check out The Xx with "Intro."

The Xx with "Intro"

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Song of the day.......Steve Earle with "Guitar Town"

I don't know why, but this song makes me want to drive an 18 wheeler through Nebraska.

Steve Earle with "Guitar Town"

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Song of the day........Bush with "Glycerine"

Today's song of the day comes to us from one of the best bands to emerge from the post-grunge music scene. The band Bush are a British rock band that was formed in the early '90's. In 1992 they released their debut album Sixteen Stone, and there really was nothing else like it out there at the time. Every song on the album was good, and it is still one of those albums that you can listen to from front to back without needing to skip over some so-so songs. I think it was one of the most impressive debut albums from a Rock band in the '90's. So, many great tracks. One of the bigger singles off of the album is this song "Glycerine." There really isn't much to it. It's just vocals, and a couple of guitars, and violin throughout. It's this masterpiece of a song using only a handful of chords, but it works. Definitely one of the best songs of the '90's. Check out "Glycerine."

Bush with "Glycerine"

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Song of the day........Incubus with "I Miss You"

My appreciation for Incubus' music is a bit late to be honest. I really liked the singles that they were releasing, but never found myself really focusing in on their music. Recently I heard "I Miss You" for the first time, and I have started to listen to their material and it is really great stuff. I really like the guitar effects on this track, and the vocals. Song has just a great melody, and I really dig it. Check out this track from Incubus, "I Miss You."

Incubus with "I Miss You"

Video by YouTube user incubusTV

Song of the day.........Foreigner with "I Want To Know What Love Is"

There was some great music that came out of the late '70's and early '80's. Most of the stuff that I'm really fond of was from underground artists of that time like New Zealand's Split Enz, but some of that mainstream Rock radio stuff was pretty decent as well. There were some big hits churned out by the Rock band Foreigner. One of their biggest hits was this track "I Want To Know What Love Is." Once you've heard a few bars you instantly remember how it goes. It's one of those memorable '80's songs that was featured on every one of those Classic Rock compilations. The highlight of the track for me is the vocals throughout that come to this big crescendo at the end where it sounds like they may have added a choir on the studio track. The synthesizer in this track really drives it though. Just a great synth part. So, check out "I Want To Know What Love Is" by Foreigner.

Foreigner "I Want To Know What Love Is"

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Song of the day........Blink 182 with "First Date"

Today's song of the day is from the band Blink 182. To be really honest I'm not a big fan of their material, and their live shows are like improv comedy shows with a little bit of music thrown in. I saw them way back in the day after their Sophmore album came out, and actually left half way through the show. That's the only concert that I have ever left early at with the exception of a couple of shows with inclement weather. Some of their tunes are quite catchy, and I admit that. I'm just not a big fan of them as a whole. Just not my cup of tea. Check out one of their big hits from the early 2000's, "First Date."

Blink 182 with "First Date"

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Song of the day......Muse with "Knights of Cydonia"

If someone were to ask me to give a modern example of a song which really showcases the talent of a guitar player I would find it hard to believe that I would not mention this song. There is just so much going on with the guitar part in this song, as there are in all of Muse's songs. The involved instrumentation in all of Muse's songs is really why I fell in love with their music. When I listen to a Muse song I am drawn first into the catchy melody, and the guitar tracks. Then I think of the detail of these guitar parts. There are always so many things at play in a Muse song. Whether it's the intricacy of the music itself or the bands use of effects which just elevate their music in my opinion to a very high level. When asked to give an example of intricate songwriting, and talented musicians, I would find it difficult to leave out a track by Muse, and I think "Knights of Cydonia" is the perfect introduction to this band. I woudl find it hard to believe an equation where a musician listens to "Knights of Cydonia," and is not impressed. So, check out "Knights of Cydonia." Even if you are not a fan of Muse's music it is undeniable that this band is incredibly talented.

Muse with "Knights of Cydonia"

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Song of the day............V.A.S.T. with "Temptation"

Today's song of the day comes to us from songwriter Jon Crosby's project VAST. The debut album from VAST, "Visual Audio Sensory Theater," is one of my favorite albums of the '90's. It just has so much going on. The studio production, and songwriting on the album is all done so well. Several songs use samples from monk chants, and add this surreal element to these hard rock tracks. A good example of the use of these samples, and a great example of the complexity of this album can be heard in this track "Temptation," which is one of my favorites off of the album. Just great stuff. Check out VAST with the track "Temptation." It's today's song of the day.

V.A.S.T. with "Temptation"

Video posted by YouTube user "vast"