Song of the day........ Weezer with "The World Has Turned And Left Me Here"

The "Blue Album" has by Weezer has to be one of the best albums of the '90's, but if you've only heard the songs that made it to radio you are really missing out. Some of this albums bests tracks in my opinion are the ones that you've probably never heard. One of those is this great track "The World Has Turned And Left Me Here." It pretty much rocks right out of the gate. The vocal harmonies on this track are really good, and compliments the song the whole way through. In particular that pre-chorus guitar riff and the vocals that go along with it are just magical. Just a great all around track from Weezer.

Weezer with "The World Has Turned And Left Me Here"

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Song of the day...... Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds with "Gravedigger"

I really dig these acoustic tracks with Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds. The two really compliment each other quite well, and have created some really amazing musical moments. Many of these are evidenced in the Live at Radio City album. One of my faves off of that album is this song "Gravedigger." Just some amazing guitar work going on here... So, check out "Gravedigger."

Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds with "Gravedigger"

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Song of the day.........Rancid with "Time Bomb"

The '90's was an amazing period for music. I was so fixated on the Seattle scene that I missed out on some really great tracks that were being put out by bands on the outskirts of the Seattle scene. Case and point with this band Rancid. I was familiar with some of the radio tracks, but not some of the deeper cuts. I am discovering that "...And Out Come The Wolves" is just a really great work of music. There are some really great tracks on this album. Today's song of the day though is one of the tracks that was pretty well played on the radio in the '90's. It's this track "Time Bomb." I like Punk music, and at times I like Ska music. Rancid's sound is described by many as Ska Punk. You can hear a pretty good mix of both genres in this track. It's one of my faves from Rancid. Enjoy "Time Bomb."

Rancid with "Time Bomb"

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Song of the day...........Satchel with "Isn't That Right"

I always dig discovering side projects from bands that I really like listening to. Today's song of the day is from this band Satchel, which is related to a side project of Pearl Jam. I started listening to Brad, a side project of Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard, shortly after they released their first album. At the center of Brad is this amazing vocalist/keyboardis Shawn Smith. He is also in Satchel, along with the tremendous Regan Hagar on drums. The Seattle Music Scene is really this web of connected artists. It's really interesting. I once saw a flow chart in a magazine that showed how all of these Seattle musicians were in related musical projects. Anyways, today's song of the day is off of the Satchel album "The Family." Just a great album with some really good Rock tracks. I love the piano part in this, and the bass line that is played during the guitar solo. Really good stuff. So, check out "Isn't That Right" by Satchel.

Satchel with "Isn't That Right"

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Song of the day........Serena Ryder with "Little Bit Of Red"

A couple of years ago I had tickets to a Red Rocks show, and showed up as I usually do before the opening act played. Sometimes the opening acts are a hit, and more times than not they are a miss, or are interesting, but you forget about them after the show has ended. Hands down the best opening act I have ever seen live is this singer/songwriter Serena Ryder and her band. They were absolutely mesmerizing. Hook after hook. Each song was just so well written, and these great melodies. Great guitar parts, amazing keys, just really exceptional music. Serena's vocals are just so powerful, and emotional as well. I purchased her most recent CD, Harmony, and it quickly became one of my favorite albums of all time.

It's obvious I need to add to the collection. I love this song, but still do not own the "Is It O.K.?" album. Just this great acoustic riff opens up the track, and then at the chorus there are these layers of riffs on electric guitar, and keys, and you'll be singing those lyrics hours after the song has ended. Just a great track... Check out her other stuff as well. It's just so, so well written.

Serena Ryder with "Little Bit Of Red"

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Song of the day..... The Amps with "Tipp City"

Pretty much everything that Kim Deal touches is good. From The Pixies, to The Breeders, to The Amps. I've really been digging this 1995 album "Pacer." Just some really good Rock tracks on this album. "Tipp City" has always been one of the highlights off of this album.

So, check out "Tipp City" by The Amps

The Amps with "Tipp City"

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Song of the day....Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with "Awake"

Today's song of the day is from the band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, who I saw twice when they were touring off of their debut self titled album. Just a great album by the way. If you don't own it you need to pick it up. Every track is just perfect Rock. It's a very raw Rock album, and it doesn't disappoint. I really dig the crushing guitars that come in at the chorus of today's track, "Awake." Just a great rock track. So, check out "Awake" from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club with "Awake"

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