Song of the day.......Tim Hecker with "Hatred of Music: II"

So, I've been listening to some "Ambient Music" recently, and have been trying to figure it out. It's so different from the straight up rock that I am most familiar with. It's interesting.......I just keep waiting for more, and when more doesn't come I try to make sense of it. Tim Hecker is one of the top names in the Ambient Music world, so it makes sense to start with some of his tunes. Check out this track "Hatred of Music: II." See what you think.

Tim Hecker with "Hatred of Music: II"

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Song of the day........Brother Cane with "Machete"

Today's song of the day is from this band Brother Cane. They were one of my favorite bands in high school. My parents car had a tape deck, and two of my most played tapes in high school were this album "Wishpool," and their other album "Seeds." I saw them open for Van Halen when they were touring off of their album "Balance." Just an amazing live band as well. Today's song is "Machete," a great track off of "Wishpool." I love the riff after the chorus in this. Just some great stuff going on with the guitars on this track. So give a listen to "Machete."

Brother Cane with "Machete"

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Song of the day..........Depeche Mode with "Sacred"

For Christmas my sister-in-law bought me a copy of Depeche Mode's live "101" album. I have to admit that I'm vastly more familiar with Depeche's stuff from the '90's than I am of their '80's material. The "101" album was a good starting place to check out some of their material from the '80s that perhaps wasn't on mainstream radio. One of those gems, in my opinion, is this track "Sacred." Just a great synth part in this. So, check out "Sacred" by Depeche Mode.

Depeche Mode with "Sacred"

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Song of the day.......Coldplay with "The Scientist"

Today's song of the day is one of my favorite songs from the band Coldplay. There really isn't a whole lot going on with this song, but I think that's the beauty of it. The song is driven by Chris Martin's piano, and it's just a beautiful piano part. The song just builds throughout and near the end the drums and distorted guitar come in. It's just a great song, and one of Coldplay's best in my opinion. So, check out Coldplay with "The Scientist."

Coldplay with "The Scientist"

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Song of the day.........Stabbing Westward with "Haunting Me"

Today's song of the day is from the band Stabbing Westward. Their early material is just great. Wither, Blister, Burn & Peel has so many great tunes on it. I definitely prefer that album over the Darkest Days album. There are some decent tracks on Darkest Days though. One of those is this track "Haunting Me." It has been featured in a few movies, so you may recognize it from one of those films. It's decent, but just doesn't have the hook that so many of those tracks from Wither. Check out "Haunting Me."

Stabbing Westward with "Haunting Me"

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Song of the day........David Garrett with "Vivaldi Vs. Vertigo"

I like it when Rock music is played by an orchestra, or when an orchestra plays along with a Rock band. Some of my favorites over the years have been Metallica playing with the San Francisco Orchestra, and more recently the Death Cab for Cutie/Orchestra pairing. When it's done well it is truly magical. This guy David Garrett released his "Rock Symphonies" album a few years back and includes some interesting combinations. Today's song of the day is one of those. Here's U2's "Vertigo" mixed with some Vivaldi. It certainly is interesting. Let me know what you think of it.

David Garrett with "Vivaldi vs. Vertigo"

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Song of the day...........Flyleaf with "All Around Me"

So, today's song of the day is a song that I've just recently discovered through internet radio. This was originally released on Flyleaf's self titled album back in 2005. It's just a great Rock track. I am really not familiar enough with their material to compare it to other songs that they have done, but I know that I need to explore their catalog some more. Lacey Sturm's vocals on this are just amazing. When I first heard this track, without knowing who it was, I thought it was a new Paramore song. It just has that same kind of feel to it, and I think vocally the two bands are similar. I love the guitar parts at the chorus of this track too. That lead guitar just has this really beautiful riff that's going over those chords. Check out this track from Flyleaf. It's worth a listen.

Flyleaf with "All Around Me"

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Song of the day.......The Cult with "Love Removal Machine (Peace)"

Today's song of the day is from The Cult. A band that I honestly am not that familiar with, but that I'm starting to really dig. I do remember the original version of this song being on Rock radio quite a bit in the '80's. I really dig this song. That guitar riff during the chorus is just wicked. So, give "Love Removal Machine" a listen, because it really is a great tune. And also check out some of the other tracks that these guys have done. There is some really good stuff there.

The Cult with "Love Removal Machine (Peace)"

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Song of the day..........The Dandy Warhols with "Bohemian Like You"

One of the best albums, in my opinion, to come out in 2000 was this amazing album by The Dandy Warhols. The album is titled "Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia," and it's a great listen from start to finish. One of the tracks, which got extensive radio play, was this track "Bohemian Like You." It's just a great Rock song. From the opening synth and drum beats, to that guitar riff at the chorus. Just a great track, and one of my faves. Check out "Bohemian Like You."

The Dandy Warhols with "Bohemian Like You"

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Song of the day.......Alice In Chains with "Over Now"

This has always been one of my favorites off of the self-titled Alice In Chains album. I think the lyrics are so poignant being on the last album with Layne Staley. Lyrically and musically it's some of AIC's best work for sure. So check out "Over Now."

Alice In Chains with "Over Now"

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Song of the day.........Trans-Siberian Orchestra with "Mozart/Figaro"

I think when you hear the band name "Trans-Siberian Orchestra" you instantly think of their great Christmas albums. They've got a couple other non-Christmas albums that are well worth a listen. My favorite of those is this album "Beethoven's Last Night." It features all of these classical compositions done with a Rock and Roll spin. It's really well done. A few years back my family and I were lucky enough to see the album played live in its entirety. Just amazing. So, check out this track from that album. This is "Mozart/Figaro."

Trans-Siberian Orchestra with "Mozart/Figaro"

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Song of the day.........Cage the Elephant with "Take It Or Leave It"

I really like these guys sound. It's got this kind of retro feel to it. I dig it. Check out another single off of the Melophobia album. Check out "Take It Or Leave It."

Cage The Elephant with "Take It Or Leave It"

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Song of the day........The Flys with "Groove Is Where You Find It"

Today's song of the day is by this California band "The Flys," who had a big hit in the '90s with "Got You Where I Want You." In every song that I've heard by these guys so far there is a pretty fair amount of reverb/effects on the vocals. It's almost like it's their signature thing......maybe I'm wrong about that. This song grows on you though. I really like the guitar parts on this though. I did see them live back in the day, but to be honest I don't remember a whole lot from the set. Check out this song for your Monday though. The Fly's with "Groove Is Where You Find It."

The Flys with "Groove Is Where You Find It"

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