Weekly Mix #81

On this mix I got a little retro blues stretch going which can either be really enjoyable or really dull depending where you are and what you are doing.  There are new songs and old song, there's music from Scotland, Australia, Spain, New Zealand, the U.S. and Canada so you can enjoy some "world" music.

Mix # 81 from Solidpants on 8tracks.

1. Party Poison by My Chemical Romance
If anything it seemed like the right song to start the mix off with
2. I Want You Back by Hoodoo Gurus

What good song that has been lost in time because they were Australian. This isn't even my favorite song by them as Miss Freelove '69 is a little more fun.

3.There Is a Light That Never Goes out by Dum Dum Girls

The gall to cover the smiths! Dum Dum Girls do a great job o joke, they maintain that nice melody and never seem to get worked up about it. Which way us better to be hit by a double decker bus or a ten ton truck?

4. Sometimes by My Bloody Valentine

There are people believe modern rock started and ended with their album Loveless, I'm not one of them. I get it, I do, the fuzzy guitars and layers and all that is great.

5. When I'm With You by Best Coast
This song grew on me slowly but when I heard this iTunes studio version I was smitten by it! Granted it is an indie rock piece of ear candy but when I hear it I always hear a Phil Spector girl group. I shoved this song down my friend's throats for two weeks trying to make them submit and love the song the way I do. Who cares if they're hipsters?

6. The Roller by Beady Eye

What is it that lacks from this music, is it Noel Gallagher?

7. Around My Head by Cage the Elephant
I heard this song and suddenly it was clear that bands were still being influenced by the Pixies. Think Dig For Fire.
8. Ana by The Pixies

This is one of my favorite Pixies songs even if it is about an alien. Without the Pixies there would be no Nirvana as we know it.

9. Tambourine Girl by Ringo Deathstarr

Is their name awesome of awful? The song isn't bad between guitar surges, there's actually a catchy tune here. It has a certain 80s underground vibe a band that I can't quite recall.

10.April Skies by The Jesus & Mary Chain

There are people who are so crazy for this band it's funny. I like them and do understand that their influence reaches beyond the bands who don't know they're copying them. Scottish rock doesn't get much better, or does it?

11.Young Blood by Naked and Famous

This is what the US gets from New Zealand in the way of music. I like them but I couldn't tell you why.

12.Stick w/Me Kid by The Dears

Do I really wish this band was as big as they deserve to be? They sound like they shold have hits but it just never happened, did it? Oh, Canada!

13. Girl, You Have No Faith In Medicine by The White Stripes

Let's get electric bluesy and such

14.Wail by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

A band that I assume influenced Jack and Meg. They always seemed to never quite live up to what I expected from them but this song is alright.

15.Stray Cat Strut by The Stray Cats
"Gettin' my dinner from a garbage can" Brian Stetzer has come years since this 1982 song even though you wouldn't always know it. In comparison to all the New Wave that was going on this song was a blast of sort of sweatiness that seemed far more genuine despite the reality of it. After all The Stray Cats were a retro rock band.
16.Boogie de la Muerte by Guadalupe Plata

Spanish retro rock in the rockabilly style sounds just as good as when the Americans were doing it in the fifties and again in the eighties. I'll say this for them, they seem to be having more fun than anybody else.

17.She's Long Gone by The Black Keyes
It all fits together if you hear these songs back to back. These guys get real into a groovy sound here but man do the rip off the White Stripes  Ball and Biscuit.
18. Runaway by Del Shannon

Is this the real deal? He was a man of a good voice RIP Del.

19.We Are Everlasting by Standing Shadows

Alright, we're back with some 2011music that frankly is not that great.

20.Baby's Arms by Kurt Vile
A dreamy little sweet song for the lovers.
21.House of Pain by Van Halen
I was so down with this song for like a three week period that I drove myself crazy. This bad boy is from the bands last album, 1984. Hagar does not count! By the way this starts another linear part of the mix, are you smart enough to get it?
22.Superhuman by Velvet Revolver

Abrasive at first and then it gets going into the mind of Scott Weiland. So are they still a band or what?

23.Cocaine Chest Pain by Kopek
I heard this song and thought the band would be awesome but they were not, this was the best they had to offer on this album. They're named after a breed of dog, so that's cool.

Weekly Mix Tape Pt 40

This weeks mix was a 2005 creation. We start with Gn'R welcoming us to the jungle and finish with Jane's tucking us in at night. In between there is a lot of classic songs and dance music.

Enjoy 

1. Welcome To The Jungle by Guns N' Roses
This is where it all began for most Americans, this where the face of rock n' roll changed for a few years until Kirk Cobain showed up. 
2. Peace Frog by The Doors
"Bloody red sun of fantastic L.A." This line confuses everybody from L.A.
3. Entertain by Sleater-Kinney
This song is loud and crazy, maybe one of my top ten songs by an all woman or woman fronted rock band.
4. Over The Hills And Far Away by Led Zeppelin
Sometimes this is the perfect Led Zeppelin song: light, playful acoustic guitar that eventually becomes loud and crunching electric
5. Ask by The Smiths
 Another wonderful song by the Smiths that could only been written in the 80s, remember, "Shyness is nice and shyness can stop you from doing all the things in life you'd like to"
6. My Doorbell by The White Stripes
 One good ditty deserves another. Some people think this is the best song from the Get Behind Me Satan album
7. Five Feet High And Rising by Johnny Cash
Songs about floods aren't common in rock or pop but here's a good one. So good De La Soul sampled it.
8. It's A Wonderful Life by Sparklehorse
It's a wonderful song, rest in peace Mark Linkous.
9. Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz
Are your ready to dance? The Gorillaz second album was psycho trippy dance jam that was much better than it should have been
10.I Am Superman by R.E.M.
 Off the Life's Rich Pageant this was the last album R.E.M. put out before they blew up with The One I Love.
11.The God Ones by The Kills
Average and okay song but it works here
12.Technologic by Daft Punk
Because you love to boogie and you love robot voices telling you what to do.
13.Girl U Want by Devo
Were they really ahead of their time?
14.Gangsters and Thugs by Transplants
This has a good groove. Tim Armstrong's follow up band to Rancid never got huge but they had some good songs
15.Monkey Wrench by Foo Fighters
There's a lot of emotion on all these songs off The Colour and The Shape.
16.Time To Waste by Alkaline Trio
 Not much to say about this one
17. Velouria by Pixies
Remember when the Pixies were the future of rock? No?
18.Processed Beats by Kasabian
Danceable rock from the U.K.
19.Under Pressure by Queen w/David Bowie
One of the great songs of all time and THIS was one of the best performances of that song but with Annie Lennox
20.Lose Control by Missy Elliot & Fat Man Scoop
There's a lot of frenetic energy in this jam
21.Classic Girl by Jane's Addiction
When you start with an L.A. band sometimes you have to finish with an L.A. band

Weekly Mix Tape Pt 35

Here is the this weeks Mix! I enjoy this one quite a bit and you should too. MP3s really were working for me in this time, very early 2005.

1. The Hand That Feeds by Nine Inch Nails
Welcome back to world of Music Trent; it had been many years since it he put something out.
2. Sex Type Thing by Stone Temple Pilots
This song rocks so well it's a miracle it wasn't used 30 mixes ago!
3. Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani
 I don't know why this song is here
4. Girl by Beck
Summertime good vibes
5. Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival
One of my favorite apocalypse songs
6. Bringin' on the Heartbreak by Def Leppard
Power Ballad!
7. You Know You're Right by Nirvana
The final Nirvana song released; I think it's about Courtney Love being a horrible bitch
8. Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones
Martin Scorsesse love's song. It's been in at least three of his movies.
9. Beverly Hills by Weezer
Rivers sings from the heart
10.Not Too Soon by Throwing Muses
Before Tanya Donelly was  singer for Belly
11.Brave New World by Michael Penn
Yes, this is Sean's brother
12.All I Wanna' Do by Sheryl Crow
This song wore me down and now I don't hate it
13.Funk No.49 by James Gang
 Such a cool jam
14.Sweet Dream (Are Made Of This) by Marilyn Manson
Sometimes I listen to this and I think Manson missed the point
15.Who's That Girl by Eurythmics
This is the Cabaret sounding song
16.Faith by Limp Bizkit
This is a joke but it's worth it.
17.My Michelle by Guns N' Roses
This was one of the best songs the band ever did and a true story
18.Prisoner of Society by The Living End
Feaux punk fromAustralia
19.No New Tale To Tell by Love & Rockets
Back in the 80s this song was so cool and underground
20.Gigantic by Pixies
Kim Deal before she headed up the Breeders sang about big, black penis
21.Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
RIP Israel

Weekly Mix Tape Pt 20

This mix has some progressions and regressions involving Boston connection. This mix gets a little sloppy, probably due to impatience or something. All Songs available on iTunes.
Listen and Enjoy.

1. Lust For Life by Iggy Pop
Song about drugs used to advertise Family vacations . . . YES!
2. Rise by The Cult
This wasn't a big hit but man did it rock compared to everything else in 2001
3. Hash Pipe by Weezer
The return of Weezer! In 2001 everyone thought they were long gone. Produced by Ric Ocasek of the Cars
4. Subbacultcha by Pixies
Black Frances wanted to sound like the cars
5. Just What I needed by Cars
Ric Ocasek's Band
6. Lovefool by Cardigans
Only sugar is sweeter
7. Dream On by Depeche Mode
Doing there thing
8. Santa Monica by Everclear
So catchy it hurts
9. Seether by Veruca Salt
good 90s band
10.Scar by American Hi-Fi
The singer drummed for Veruca Salt
11.The Dope Show by Marilyn Manson
We're all stars, great video
12.Common People by Pulp
William Shatner covered this song, that's how seminal it is
13.Atomic by Sleeper
Doing a great version of a Blondie song
14.White Wedding by Billy Idol
Billy Doesn't get any better than this song about his sister
15.Tie Your Mother Down
Queen Rocks
16.Trippin' On A Hole With A Paper Heart by Stone Temple Pilots
Scott Weiland was great when he was on drugs (yes that's a reference to their newest song, "Between The Lines"
17.You Shook Me All Night Long AC/DC
The older I get the less I like this song
18.Jungle Boogie by Kool & The Gang
If you don't get down to this song the you can't get down
19.Go by Pearl Jam
You would think this is how I would start the mix but you would be wrong and be penalized

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Weekly Mix Tape Pt 13

I don't know what the hell was going on with this mix unless I was just mixing to mix, who knows? There is some shitty music on here but that's usually the case. I blame the thoroughly un-American bands, enjoy!

1. Whole Lotta Rosie by AC/DC
Angus!
2. Head On by Pixies
A great cover of the Jesus and Mary Chain's song.3. A Song For The Lovers by Richard Ashcroft
Singer for the Verve goes out and gets strings; this songs is so sweeping and dramatic, love it!
4. Glycerine by Bush
The Kids loved this song, and Gavin is one of the sexiest men in rock they say

5. Do The Evolution by Pearl Jam
One of my three favorite Pearl jam songs, so angry and rockin'!
6. The National Anthem by Radiohead
Which nation? The Critics Loved this song
7. My Funny Valentine by Chet Baker
Chet was sweetest just before he nodded off from shooting up

8. Sick of Myself by Matthew Sweet
I concur
9. Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down
Everything 3 Doors Down did after this was shit.
10. Hail Hail Spit N' Drool by The Hives
It sounds like punk but I don't know if it really is, they dress too well.
11.Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit
More angry Shit
12.Testify by Rage Against The Machine
Grrrrr!
13.Waterfall by The Stone Roses
This song lets us kick back and enjoy the day a bit more
14.Summer Rain by U2
Total Shit! This song is such a lame one
15. Age of Consent by New Order
Everybody's favorite age next to the Bronze Age
16.Love Is A Stranger by Eurythmics
This song is some good synth stuff. It's sexy and creepy and makes me want to hang out with machines more.

17.Poison Arrow by ABC
Martin Frey, last of the true romantics
18.Girl From Mars by Ash
One of those Brit Pop, coat tail riding bands that wasn't British
19.Leave It Alone by Mary's Danish
Late 80s early 90s Alternative Band from Los Angeles
20.Beat Surrender by The Jam
This song almost soaks up all the suckiness on the this mix to bring us to an even level
21. BBC by Austin Powers
Michael Meyers as a shagadelic 1960's spy

Weekly Mix Tape Pt 9

There is a lot of energy on this bad boy including some very danceable Destiny's Child and Ian Brown the singer of the Stone Roses going solo. Please welcome Mötley Crüe to the world of mixes. This mix will get your blood going fast and can make teenagers angry. Enjoy!

1. Bad Reputation by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
I adore this song, it is so full of young attitude and cool. Joan Jett had bigger hits but this one remains my favorite. I always want to give people the finger when I hear it. Another thing, I don't think she's aged a day.

2. Too Fast For Love by Mötley Crüe
Before they were fat, rich and undead the Crüe were a tough bunch of assholes who could barely make it on stage. Too Fast For Love I believe was their first single and though it was never a hit it was damn good! Reminds me of the girls i would chase when I was sixteen.
3. Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys
Theremin! This song is great and if you don't feel the power you can have your Little Deuce Coup and leave! 
4. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
One of the greatest, most epic rock songs ever! Over the the top in every way, Queen set the bar with this classic. When the guitars kick in it is irresistible, you must bob your head!
5. Going To California by Led Zeppelin
I kind of want to cry every time I hear this song song as it reminds me of the optimism I felt when I moved to California but also has a heartbreak in it that reminds me my own lost dreams.
6. Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Sexiest song ever? I don't know for sure but it is great soulful stuff. Rest In Peace Marvin

7. Jumpin' Jumpin' by Destiny's Child
This was a hot jam when I made this mix way back in the day. Before Beoncé was the mega star she is now she was part of the girl group.
8. The Real Slim Shady by Eminem
 This is when Marshal Mathers blew up! He was that obnoxious, bleach blond, white rapper until this song dropped. Then he was enormous.
9. Heart of Glass by Blondie
From one blonde to another. From punk to disco the New York band were the coolest of the cool and one of the most accessible acts of the era. The hot lead singer didn't hurt either.

 
10.Girls & Boys by Blur
From one band that started as pop that went disco to another. Girls & and Boys is a funny, groovy dance song about Brits on hedonistic holiday.
11.You Really Got Me by Van Halen
The original Kins version was a rocker, the Van Halen version was insane! Anybody who's loved guitars has loved this song.
12.Remedy by The Black Crows
This is the song that made feel that the Black Crows weren't total wankers. It's sexy, rough and soulful Southern rock from the early 1990s
13. Whatever by Godsmack
This song gets worse with age. It's sort of a funky Nu Metal but it really isn't.
14. Natural Blues by Moby
Moby made all his money from the album, Play.  He made a lot of cash selling the rights to his songs to big companies to use in their commercials which he claims he used the pay check to give to organizations that fought against those big companies.
15. Love Like A Fountain (U.S. Version) by Ian Brown
The singer of the Stone Roses got some phat beats and grooves for this album. I find this song was the best effort from, Golden Greats.
16. Big Time Sensuality by Björk
Big time! Bjork needed us to know that she liked to dance and had some inkling to be a disco diva at the time. Now she barely makes what can be called music. I miss the old Björk.

17.London Calling by The Clash
Anger and fury on how shitty 1970s England was. Militaristic in sound this song was like a call to arms to get aware of the shite around us.
18.Here Comes Your Man by Pixies
Kind of a classic, kind of a simple little pop song but for whatever reason this was the beginning of a sea change in the perception of what was cool in music.
19.Gotta Stop by The Lemonheads
Short and sweet punk. Good way to end the mix.

Weekly Mix Tape Pt 4

This weeks mix has a some moments that are directly stolen form a mix tape I made in the late 80s, see if you can figure out which part. I really like those 3 songs together.

1. Stacked Actors by Foo Fighters
A good hate song is great, especially when it's about Courtney Love
2. Ocean Size by Jane's Addiction
This was really my first introduction to Jane's Addiction and I loved them, I thought they were amazing and they scared me. Weird, sexy and kick ass!

3. Paranoid Android by Radiohead
Some people say this was the last good album Radiohead ever did and some people say this was the end to their beginning. I don't know, they have got boring.
4. Where is My Mind by Pixies
Some bands were bigger than they were, The Pixies is one of them. They influenced everybody but never got much bigger than the Alternative music scene at the time would let them. This song is great, trippy and and real cool.
5. Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses
Yes, this is one of the greatest rock songs of all time and if you can't accept that than you are just fool. It's tough sounding but sweet, the lyrics are nice but Axl's voice was so perfect in the late 80s there was nothing anybody could do about it.
6. The One I love by R.E.M.
I kinda' liked R.E.M. up until this point but when I heard this song I went nuts for them
7. Desire by U2
They took a riff from Bo Diddly and got very American
8. Then by The Charletons UK
I wasn't a big fan of these Manchester guys but suddenly they got into my veins and I really started to dig the whole scene. rock organ with a dance beat and undeniably English vocals. Yes they sound a lot like The Stone Roses but I'm okay with that.

9. Jean Genie by David Bowie
"New York's a go-go and everything tastes nice" Such groovy song.
10.Fast As You Can by Fiona Apple
Fiona isn't as creepy on this song as she was on Criminal but she's just as insane. This is a little bit of a hyper song for her and I like it.
11.Cecelia by Simon and Garfunkle
Feel good song, sort of.
12.Posthuman by Marilyn Manson
Wicked sounding rock for the future which Marilyn brought to us here.

13.March Of The Pigs by Nine Inch Nails
Crazy anger from Trent and his band. This was the first single from his huge Downward Spiral album and recorded where Sharon Tate was murdered Charles Manson's minions
14.Still The Same by Bob Seger
 Man, this song is a good song to relax and think about, especially after you rock out to Hollywood Nights.
15.Orgasm Addict by The Buzzcocks
Great band that deserved more credit than they ever got. You can here where all power pop punk bands got there influence. 

16.My Favorite Game by Cardigans
This one sounded so different from  their previous stuff and had a video not played on Mtv because it was too destructive. Nia Pierson and the boys did good with this one.

17.Sexx Laws by Beck
I thought that this would be it for beck but he did make some good tunes after this one as he entered the 21st century.
18.Private Idaho by The B-52's
Classically weird rock from Athens Georgia
19.This is Your Life by The Dust Brothers
You are not your Fucking khakis!