Song of the day......Linkin Park with "Numb"

I've mentioned with great frequency on this blog that I really like when Rock music is fused with Electronic music for lack of a better term. I really think Rock music is taken to a whole new level when loops, turntables, and synthesizers are added to the mix. The songs are just so much more complex, and as a listener to me its fun to listen to all the different things going on. I think that's why Pet Sounds was such a phenomenal album for the Beach Boys. There was just so much going on.......so complex. Today's song of the day is by the band Linkin Park, which has a great deal of these complexities in their songs. One of my favorite tracks from them is this track "Numb" off of the Meteora album. Check out "Numb," and listen to all of the different things going on during this song.

Linkin Park with "Numb"

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Song of the day.........Stevie Wonder with "Superstition"

Today's song of the day is one of the most recognizable tracks from the '70's. I love the way this song builds.....Drums open the track, then the synth part kicks in, and then that horn section adds another layer. Just a great track from one of the true pioneers of the use of synthesizers in music. Stevie Wonder changed so much of the musical landscape in the '70's, and is one of the most influential musicians, and singer/songwriters of all time. Check out "Superstition."

Stevie Wonder with "Superstition"

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Song of the day......Filter with "The Wake"

Today's song of the day comes to us from the band Filter. Most will remember the band from their 1995 release "Short Bus," which featured the hit single "Hey Man Nice Shot." Thirteen years later the band released their third album, "Anthems for the Damned," which featured today's song of the day. Track number three on the album is "The Wake." I really dig the chord changes at the chorus on this track. Just sounds great along with the vocal crescendo.......So, check out "The Wake."

Filter with "The Wake"

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Song of the day.......Peter Bjorn and John with "It Beats Me Every Time"

Today's song of the day is from this group Peter Bjorn and John, who I really am starting to dig a lot. Everything I've heard is so catchy, and is written so well. Check out this track from their 2004 album "Falling Out." This track is "It Beats Me Every Time," and is today's song of the day.

Peter Bjorn and John with "It Beats Me Every Time"

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Song of the day.......AC/DC with "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"

Today's song of the day comes to us from AC/DC. That's pretty much all you really need to know. Power chords, and straight ahead hard rock. This song features one of my favorite Angus Young guitar solos..... Check out AC/DC with "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap."

AC/DC with "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"

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Song of the day........Bobby Brown with "Every Little Step"

Remember when Bobby Brown was at the height of his game.....back in the late '80's and early '90's? Back in those days I really thought he was releasing some catchy, good Pop songs. When he was on his game, he was probably the best singer/songwriter in the Pop world. Let us remember some of the songs that were released during those days. This track is "Every Little Step," and is just so catchy. Back during those days I was listening to a lot of Pop music, and Bobby Brown was definitely one of my favorites. So, check out "Every Little Step."

Bobby Brown with "Every Little Step"

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Song of the day........Trans-Siberian Orchestra with "The Dark"

Today's song of the day comes to us from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Their Christmas catalog is very familiar to everybody, but they've put out a couple of albums that are not holiday themed albums. My favorite of those albums is their 2000 release "Beethoven's Last Night." It just has some great rock renditions of some of Beethoven's compositions. Check out this version of "The Dark" featuring the incredible vocals of Georgia Napolitano, and the amazing guitar of Mr. Al Pitrelli. Check it out......

Trans-Siberian Orchestra with "The Dark"

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Song of the day........Violent Femmes with "Gone Daddy Gone"

One of my first memories of listening to local alternative rock radio was listening to the Violent Femmes. Back in the early '90's a local alternative station gave them a lot of airplay, and also had them on their radio stations music festival over the summer. It was the first concert that I've ever been to. The Femmes were very impressive. Unlike the other bands they came out with guitars with very little distortion, which was different compared to the grunge scene that was big at the time. They played this set of songs, and even without the distortion on the guitars, they had this angst to their music that I really liked. One of my favorites from them is this song "Gone Daddy Gone." I don't recall another song on Rock radio at the time that had a Xylophone solo. Check out "Gone Daddy Gone."

Violent Femmes with "Gone Daddy Gone"

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