Song of the Day: Evil Woman

Today’s song is Evil Woman by Electronic Light Orchestra. Art Rock/Progressive Pop. This song is a level elevated beyond the common sound from the 70’s. They took something clear-cut and made it beautiful. Ha, ha, woman, what you… Read More

Song of the Day: In The Hall Of The Mountain King

Today’s song is In The Hall Of The Mountain King by Edvard Grieg. Classical music. It’s Norwegian, so you know it’s good. Equal parts exciting an ominous. Ba ba ba ba ba ba bum. Ba ba bum. Ba… Read More

Song of the Day: Somebody’s Watching Me

Today’s song is Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell. R&B with some electronic/synth elements. This paranoia-inducing track plays in my mind when I’m walking late at night. Most know that Michael Jackson sings the chorus. Rockwell, unfortunately, was mostly… Read More

Song of the Day: Nightmare

Today’s song is Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold. Heavy Metal/Hard Rock. Might not be the best track if you’re prone to delusional thinking. Could cause some anxiety (even though those licks and the drumming is righteous). Contemporary tracks can… Read More

Song of the Day: Welcome To The Black Parade

Today’s song is Welcome To The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance. Emo/Pop-Punk/Alt-Rock. I will die on the hill claiming that this song stands above the general tropes of the genre. Fight me. This track has enough going… Read More

Song of the Day: Wake Me Up When September Ends

Today’s song is Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day. Alt-Rock (with some nostalgia thrown in for good measure). Had to do it. Only have one chance a year to make this stupid joke. It results… Read More

Song of the Day: Thanks For The Memories

Today’s song is Thanks For The Memories by Fall Out Boy. Pop-Punk/Emo. As dated and goofy as this track has become, I find that it still holds up. There is enough here to appreciate (when looking into it… Read More

Song of the Day: Castle of Glass

Today’s song is Castle of Glass by Linkin Park. Electronic Folk rock/Alt Rock. We all had an ‘edgy’ period in our youth. This song was part of it. Memes of the band aside, this is a legitimately well-done… Read More

Song of the Day: Looking Glass

Today’s song is Looking Glass by Steep Canyon Rangers. Bluegrass. I know this type of sound isn’t for everyone, but this song is pleasant. The emotional resonance of this track is beautiful. It’s equally energetic and passionate. —… Read More

Song of the Day: Vienna

Today’s song is Vienna by Billy Joel. Soft Rock. “Don’t you ever besmirch Billy Joel.” One of my favorite B-sides. It’s such a soothing melody, with lyrics that still fit over 40 years later. Slow down you crazy… Read More