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It's been quite a long time since my Iron Maiden phase, but I do indeed remember the old days when I was the headbanging heavy metal man and not the silent indie rocker I am today. Out of all the songs that Iron Maiden made, this one is without a doubt their greatest and most ambitious. Rime of the Ancient Mariner, based off of the poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, is an epic masterpiece. It's Iron Maiden at their true best, with Adrian Smith and Dave Murray's twin-guitar attack more powerful than ever. Steve Harris' bass is astounding and Bruce Dickinson's voice is still apocalyptically singing his wonderfully written lyrics. This song foreshadowed the path that Iron Maiden would undertake in the late 80s when they began to experiment in more progressive elements in their music. "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is a testament to Iron Maiden's wide variety of influences and no doubt that it and other works became the foundation of what would later become progressive metal.
The third single from the Beastie Boys' debut album helped the album become the first rap album to top the American pop chart. While somewhat different from "Sabotage," it's still got a BB kick to it. audio.
I've never been a big Beastie Boys fan, but through the song's appearance in Guitar Hero III and Rock Band, I'm starting to get into their music. audio
Anyone who disliked Sammy's work with Van Halen is likely a fan of this monster of a tune. Sammy's vocals, guitar playing, and the drum beat are simply fantastic...in that kick-your-teeth-in sort of way. After all, there's only one way to rock... audio
This is one of my favorite songs from the progressive rock genre. I've never been a big Moody Blues fan before, but I'm really starting to get into their music. This is a great song. audio
Heard this one when Stephanie Rooker played a local club and I haven't stopped listening to it since. Great reggae tune.
Straight from the Black Album, the title track immediately throws the listener into the combined musical talent of Metallica. A true staple of heavy metal!
This cover of the Cream hit is probably my favorite cover of a Cream song. Alex Lifeson's guitar playing could probably match Clapton's, and Geddy Lee's voice makes the song their own. audio
This song from the album Underdogs helped to launch Matthew Good Band's career into mainstream Canadian music. The themes of the music video and the lyrics show an understanding of human nature not often found in budding artists and offer the listener a true connection with the artist on a much deeper level. video
This song from TZU's newest album, Computer Love, tells the story of first love and I've got reason to believe it's based on actual events. This is a great all round song with a beautiful chorus and a heart warming message.
This track of the less acclaimed but most ingenious album of The Strokes', First Impressions Of Earth, has a constantly change of style, chords, and Julian Casablancas' tone making it a miscellaneous and considerable garage rock song
The opening track of Paranoid is, I think, one of Sabbath's most powerful songs. Expressing the views of hypocrisy about those who wage war with no regard for the consequences, the whole song packs a powerful punch. audio
Recognizable by its guitar riff, this is one of Judas Priest's best known songs. It was ranked #40 by VH1 on the list of the 40 greatest heavy metal songs. I think there's no question it belongs on that list. audio
I really like The Smiths music and Morrisey lyrics (whose are charge of elegant poetry and usually about unrequited love... just brilliant! also that power that he has in his "Smiths" era of telling what he felt and no caring what other could think) this particular song (for me) I think is about a failed relationship with a girl and with himself (he confirmed this on an interview in 1990), watching him metaphorically as a "back scrubber" for what his audience had made him to feel like, he will always be that immature boy inside. at the end no matter what is about, if you really like music, you are going to end buying The Smiths CD's
This is my favorite Fall Out Boy song (and my favorite song, for that matter). The chorus, (with the cool chords and piano parts) I think, is the best chorus ever.
This is probably my favorite Outlaws song after "Green Grass & High Tides." While it only peaked at #34 on the chart, it was still one of the Outlaws' most popular hits, and helped propel Outlaws to the Top 20 on the album chart. audio
Blue Öyster Cult's biggest hit (peaking at #12 on the chart) is also one of the most identifiable classic rock tunes. Opening with Buck Dharma's guitar riff and the memorable lyrics, I think this definitely deserves to be a song of the day. audio
One of my favorite Guess Who songs, it hit #1 on the pop charts in 1970. With its identifiable guitar riff, it's hard not to get into the groove. audio
One of Seger's most popular songs, this hit will forever be remembered for its appearance in the underwear dancing scene by Tom Cruise in Risky Business. This is probably one of my favorite classic rock tunes. audio
Name checking some of the most prominent Southern rock bands (such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers Band, Elvin Bishop, ZZ Top, and Daniels' own band), this hit by The Charlie Daniels Band is one of my favorites. Daniels is a master fiddle player, and the rest of the song is terrific, too. audio
This is a true classic covered by the likes of Miles Davis and Eva Cassidy. It was written by Cyndi Lauper and Rob Hyman of The Hooters while working on her debut album She's So Unusual. Actually, the album was almost finished when its producer suggested it needed one more song. So Cyndi and Rob - who also played the keyboard and sang backing vocals on the final track - sat down at the piano and wrote this song. The result is a beautiful ballad with a haunting soft reggae rhythm. video
Founders of the post-punk genre, and one of the most important musicians of the last century, Joy Division are true innovators. Their music has always held the ability to touch the soul, and it could not be better exemplified than on this song. The music is powerful and haunting, and the lyrics all the more dark and disturbing. Lead singer Ian Curtis is truly a master with words, something clearly evident in this piece of music as it is on every other Joy Division song. Allow this dark synthesized masterpiece to take you on a journey to the darkest depths of the human soul.
I've never been a big Kiss fan, but I'm really starting to get into their music, through its appearances in the Guitar Hero and Rock Band franchises. The studio version may be a bit slow relative to their live shows, but the live version blows the song out of the water. audio
While the single wasn't popular as a single (ironically, the b-side, "Beth," eventually became the A-side), it was and remains a concert staple in Kiss' catalogue. I like the driving guitar/bass riff, and Ace Frehley's guitar solo ties the whole thing together. audio
One of the greatest Duran Duran songs that is perhaps underrated and not heard by many. The rhythm of the song along with the lyrics come together very well and the video complements the two!
I've heard this song only once, and I don't like Nas that much (or Barack, but that's a separate issue), but this song definitely deserves a mention. After yesterday's historic events, this song seemed the best to be Song of the Day. Check it out at YouTube.
'Maps comes straight from the heart of lead singer Karen O, blaring her abstract feelings for her ex, lead singer of Liars. The lyrics aren't exactly plentiful, but what is there conveys the message of pain, yet somehow managing to sound gentle and uplifting. A major hit for Yeah Yeah Yeahs, this song appeared in Rock Band and is to this day still the fan-favourite track by the band. The music video is here: [1]
The quintessential rock and roll anthem, this was Kiss' biggest hit. While the studio version wasn't a big success, it was the 1975 live version that shot the single to the Top 20. Let's rock and roll all night and party every day! audio
While you probably think of their single Fall For You when you think of Secondhand Serenade, Your Call is quite a gem as well. Their lyrics stay so true to so many situations that romantics may recognize, creating a haunting and beautiful song that has become one of my very favorites. "I was born to tell you I love you"...'
Although nobody really knows who wrote the classic "House of the Rising Sun", The Animals are famous for recording the definitive version, with one of the most recognizable guitar introductions in all rock and roll, an excellent organ part that completed the fullness of the song, and Eric Burdon's powerful, penetrating voice. audio
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