I honestly believe that 2010 was a great year for music. I'm not talking about Justin Bieber or Ke$sha, who make style without substance (and maybe guilty pleasure music), but holistic albums of themes that stretch the boundaries of storytelling. Without further ado, here are the Top Albums of 2010. Feel free to comment and let us know what you think and what your favorite albums of 2010 were. Here goes:
#10 ) "This is Happening" - LCD Soundsystem
This is the third and last album from James Murphy. The album does an excellent job of combining electronic punk and dance music with haunting and sardonic lyrics with songs ranging from the the nearly 9 minute feast "Dance Yrself Clean" to the very funny "Drunk Girls."
#9) "Odd Blood" - Yeasayer
This is the second self-produced album by these guys and it's a fun ride. Drawing from a variety of genres, including being heavily influenced by pop music, the lyrics pay homage to figures ranging from John Lennon to the boxer Joe Louis. Their song "Ambling Alp" may be the most famous, but the whole album is equally good.
#8) "Sigh No More" - Mumford & Sons
Technically, this band's album was released in the UK in 2009, but it came to the U.S. in February of 2010 so it counts in my book. This English folk group has put together one of the most complete albums of 2010 and feature great songs from the down and out "I Gave You All" to the driving "Little Lion Man." These guys are a great band to see live.
#7) "High Violet" - The National
The National has been making the music scene since 1999, from their humble origins of Ohio. The baritone singing voice of Matt Berninger is iconic and combined with Sufjan Stevens on the song "Afraid of Everyone" is impeccably moving.
#6) "Lisbon" - The Walkmen
This indie group is based out of New York City and this album is a tribute to the city Lisbon in Portugal. Featuring great songs like "Angela Surf City" and "Blue As your Blood," this album warrants listening to it several times because the songs get even better.
#5) Broken Bells
Broken Bells is the music project of producer Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) and James Mercer (of The Shins) and it is a phenomenal album. Their single from the album "The High Road" is a good sampler to start out with. If you enjoyed The Shins, you will probably love this band.
#4) "God Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise"Â Â Â - Ray LaMontagne
Ray LaMontagne has such a soothing voice and he has been very prolific over the years. His new album is incredible and the song "Beg Steal or Borrow" was nominated in the Grammy's for Song of the Year and deservedly so.
#3) "Brothers" - The Black Keys
This is the 6th album by the duo Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, produced by Danger Mouse. Just listen to the album and tell me it's not incredible with heavenly songs like "Tighten Up" and "Ten Cent Pistol." The band does a good job of molding blues and rock with catchy rhythms that are intoxicating. I couldn't put this album down.
#2) "The Suburbs" - Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire has put out one of their best albums to date, in my opinion. It is a pack leader for Album of The Year. This album is epic and has a wide variety of music. I love the combination of lead singer Win Butler and Regine Chassagne on the song "Sprawl (Mountains Beyond Mountains)" which is my favorite piece on the album, paying homage to Haiti.
#1) "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Kanye West
There's very little dispute when listening to this album that it is the best album of 2010. Kanye West tells life like it is and he isn't afraid to open his mouth. With deeply existential songs like "Power" and "Monster" we are given a keen insight into an egomaniac who is at the top of his form. Every song seems to incorporate samples of other work and the power of Kanye is taking that to a new level. You may not have the highest opinion of this guy, but he has put together one of the greatest albums of the 21st century and definitely the top of 2010.
Honorable Mentions:
Jamey Johnson, Vampire Weekend, Eminem, Robert Plant, The Dead Weather, Beach House, Neil Young, Big Boi, Spoon, Superchunk, Gorillaz, Cee Lo Green, M.I.A., Janelle Monae, Deerhunter, Flying Lotus, Sufjan Stevens, Best Coast, Two Door Cinema Club, Robyn, Lost in the Trees, Sleigh Bells, Eels, Spoon, Surfer Blood, Los Campesinos!, Against Me!, Band of Horses, Titus Andronicus, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, and Jonsi.
What are your top albums of 2010?
Here are the songs that you remember from bands that never ever had another hit. Here goes, the Top One-Hit Wonders
#10 ) "In A Gadda Da Vida" - Iron Butterfly
This was the song that clocked in at 17 minutes and 5 seconds on the 1968 album version, with some people speculating that the original lyrics were "In the Garden of Eden" but that lead singer Doug Ingle was too intoxicated and just slurred the words. This song has taken on a mystical and cultural following, including being parodied on The Simpsons.
#9) "It's Raining Men" - The Weather Girls
The Weather Girls were an American girl group that formed in 1982 and released this song that year that become one of the best known club and pops hit of the era. Too bad it was raining duds later on.
#8) "Macarena" - Los Del Rio
Los Del Rio is a Spanish music duo from Seville who wrote the song "Macarena" about a woman of the same name in 1995. The song has been widely credited as one of the greatest one hit wonders and "The Bayside Boys Mix" has become the most popular reincarnation of the song featuring lyrics in English.
#7) "I'm Too Sexy" - Right Said Fred
This English Trio released this song in 1992 and is sung from the point of view of a narcissistic model. It has featured many remixes and has been popular around the world.
#6) "Bittersweet Symphony" - The Verve
English alternative group The Verve recorded one of the most beautiful violin riffs of all time in this piece. The song has been credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards for their song "The Last Time"after a long legal battle.
#5) "No Rain" - Blind Melon
Blind Melon is an American group formed in California in 1989 and broke up in 1999, then got back together in 2006. Their most popular song was "No Rain" off their 1992 self-titled debut album. Too bad it was all downhill from there.
#4) "MMMBop" - Hanson
You remember when Hanson was popular? Well they released their album Middle of Nowhere with this song in 1997 and it became one of the biggest debut singles of all time. The group is still around today and have sold 12 million records worldwide.
#3) "Who Let The Dogs Out" -Â Baha Men
This is actually a cover song by Anslem Douglas that producer Steve Greenberg liked and gave to this group. The Baha Men are around today, but have not let any more dogs out.
#2) "Ice Ice Baby" - Vanilla Ice
This is probably the definition of a one-hit wonder because Robert Van Winkle (Vanilla Ice) reached the acme of success with this song. Featuring a sample bassline of "Under Pressure" by David Bowie and Queen, the song was an instant hit and the first hip hop song to top the Billboard Charts. Vanilla Ice is now in a Home Makeover Reality Show on DIY that aired in October.
#1) "Mickey" - Toni Basil
1982 never saw it coming as "Mickey" was released by Philadelphia singer Toni Basil. The song was on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for 1 week. The song is a cover of "Kitty" by the UK Band Racey. Unfortunately, Toni Basil never returned to the Billboard.
Honorable Mentions:
What are some bands/artists who you think had a one-hit wonder?
So this list is not all-inclusive, but it's just a compilation of some of the weirdest bands I've come across. I'm not saying that these bands are bad, because a lot of them put out some pretty decent music, with a few exceptions. But here goes, the Top 10 weirdest bands I could think of:
#10 ) Bad Religion
This band isn't so much weird, as that they defy the conventions of punk music. Lead singer has received his Ph.D. at Cornell University and teaches courses in paleontology and life sciences at UCLA. He does this punk band on the side and the lyrics stretch the horizons for the power of politics through song.
#9) The Clever Hamsters Jazz Band
I think the name alone is interesting, but the band members may be even more so being entirely composed of Hamsters. This band has been has been traveling through the wheels of the world, exciting audiences everywhere.
#8) Buckethead
This guy is a virtuoso guitarist who released 29 studio albums and is one of the best guitarists in the world. He usually is in concert with a white bucket on his head and an expressionless white mask.
#7) The Muppets
Could you imagine if someone from outer space came to our planet and saw The Muppets? Granted, they are some of the greatest vocalists of the 20th and 21st century, but they are by all means...very strange.
#6) Mr. Bungle
Mr. Bungle was an experimental band from the sunny state of California that was active from the Mid 80's to 2004. They were well known for their crazy song structure and would often run through several genres in one single song. The band would often dress up in costumes and masks on stage and they had a heavy cult following.
#5) GWAR
This is a rock band founded in the 1980's that would dress up in elaborate sci-fi/horror movie costumes and were well-known for their really obscene lyrics combined with raunchy stage performances that would re-enact morally taboo subjects. Their current lead singer goes under the name "Oderus Urungus."
#4) All Girls Topless Band
This was an all-girls band that came from New Jersey in the 1960's. The main reason their shows were so popular was because they were...you guessed it...topless. Rumor has it they were hounded by the Bra police and moved their band to Las Vegas, where the law was more relaxed.
#3) Marilyn Manson
Brian Hugh Warner put together his stage name by combining the names of Marilyn Monroe and Charles Manson. He has been attacked from all fronts by children activists for the violent lyrics of his music and is one of the most fascinating musical artists out there. He was born in Ohio and is rumored to wear his leather boots 24/7.
#2) Amon Amarth
This is a Swedish metal band that is heavily influenced by J.R.R Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. They base most of their songs on Norse mythology and love everything Viking. I guess that's good if you like death metal and Viking songs...but I don't.
#1) The Zimmers
The Zimmers have been active since 2007 and are the oldest band in the world. Their oldest member Buster Martin claims to be 103 years old. They released their first album Lust for Life in 2008.
You remember the old Seinfeld episode âThe Libraryâ that had George Costanza recollecting about his old high school days and how his gym teacher Mr. Heyman would intentionally mispronounce his name to âCanât-stand-ya!â Well, what that gym teacher saw in George is what I see in the following bands. Here it is: 10 bands I just canât stand.
#10 ) Genesis
Genesis has earned a nod because they round out the bottom of the barrel. It's not that I hate Phil Collins, it's just that some of their songs are so awful that I cringe to think about listening to them.
#9) Korn
Some people like to listen to Korn because of this "totally awesome beat." But, they're just not a very good band. They recently did a cover of "Another Brick in the Wall" by Pink Floyd and murdered it. They took the song out into a cornfield, made it dig a hole, and then shot it several times.
#8) Michael Bolton
I think the movie "Office Space" sums up Bolton the best as a "no-talent ass clown."
#7) New Weezer
Weezer has just been destroying everything I have loved about them. Granted, they've put out a few good songs recently, but their last albums have had some real stinkers.
#6) Dave Matthews Band
The only thing worse than this band are its fans. They're awful. "Dude, you have to check them out because they're like the greatest band ever." No, they're not. Seeing them is like going out to dinner for what you think is a real fancy meal, only to get moldy bread and stale water and being forced to pay $50 for it.
#5) Train
Hey Soul Sister, get off the radio!
#4) Jimmy Buffett
Oh man, this one might give me some flak, but I don't care. I hated Jimmy Buffet the minute I heard anything he wrote. The cheeky clang of his guitar combined with his awful voice that sings solely about beaches and margaritas is just so awful.
I think media scholar Cartman from South Park sums it up eloquently, "Nobody likes Jimmy Buffet except for frat boys and alcoholic chicks from the south! F$@% you Jimmy Buffet, you f$*@ing suck!
#3) Def Leppard
Why don't you go pour some sugar in your mouth and be quiet? I mean the 80's were a terrible decade for music. They had some good stuff, but Def Leppard is not on that list.
#2) Insane Clown Posse
How can I even begin to describe my loathing for this band? I think I can sum it up in one of their hilarious lyrics off the song "Miracles:"
"I've seen miracles all around me, stop and look around it's all astounding, water, fire air and dirt, f@cking magnets, how do they work? I don't want to talk to a scientist, ya'll MF lying and getting me pissed."
Talk about poetry! Wow. Coming out of the deep intellectual void of Detroit (I apologize if you're from Michigan), the two members of the group are called "Violent J" and "Shaggy 2 Dope." Don't listen to them.
#1) Nickelback
Listening to them makes me angry. Not in a sense of I want to be violent, but just mad that they exist. But they have to, right? I mean, our definition of what's good has to be in relative proportion to what's bad, right? And these guys are really really really bad, so it makes me appreciate a lot more music.
All their songs sound the same and are so generic and bland. And I bought one of their albums when I was young and naive. I'm not a perfect human being, and paying for Nickelback has given me a lot of buyer remorse.
Following up
What are some of your least favorite bands/singers? I'm sure that we can come up with a growing list of people we just can't stand!
One album I can NOT stop listening to is Fitz and the Tantrums â Pickinâ Up the Piecesâ, a soul-influenced group from LA. Apparently Iâm not the only one, because in just one year, this multi-ethnic high energy band went from playing living rooms to the main stage.
The instrumentation is perfection and the songs bring us back to the memories of the golden age of soul music.
However, Fitz and the Tantrums are not a âthrowbackâ to the 60âs. They lovingly take the genre to a contemporary place, looking very dapper while doing so. So until they come to Madison, we will have to make do with some video.
April Smith and The Great Picture Show
This is a great Halloween hangover pick...a creepy song from a singer-songwriter named April Smith, who hails from Toms River New Jersey. She says she was influenced by everyone from Tom Waits to Kinky Friedman, and grew up giving impromptu shows to anyone who would pay attention. Her band is called April Smith And The Great Picture Show, and her album thatâs been out since the spring is called Songs for a Sinking Ship. April says the albumâs sound was influenced by âthe â30s and â40s, juke joints and cabaret, the Andrews Sisters and, of course, Tom Waits.â
I canât get enough of this song âTerrible Things.â Caution...the video might be too morbid for the meek.
Ping Pong Orchestra
A song used during a poignant scene during a movie or television show can make or break the scene. I'll always remember how The Dire Straits song "Brothers In Arms" was used during the final scene of season two of The West Wing. It was perfect.
Lately, I've been watching the HBO show Eastbound and Down. This show is no The West Wing. In fact, it's pretty much the complete opposite. It's filled with vulgarities and sophomoric humor, but it can still have some reflective moments. In the final scene of the first season, the main character ends up leaving is girlfriend, literally. They have plans to move to Florida, but he ditches her at a gas station.
The song playing during that final scene is by Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra.  Lee has made lots of music for movies and television shows. This one is called "Kiss the Sky". Enjoy.
Spaghetti Western music? Heck yes.
I love movie soundtracks. And I love western movie soundtracks. For those of you who are unfamiliar, Spaghetti Westerns are a genre of films that came out of Italy (hence 'spaghetti') that were about the wild west. Particularly, the most famous director of that movement is Sergio Leone and his Dollars trilogy including "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly." Great great film.
Anyways, I've also been watching a lot of NFL lately and they took a track by Ennio Morricone that was called "Ecstasy of Gold" and they remixed it and have been playing it in some previews/commercials for games. I love it. Here it is below:
Duffy, "Well, Well, Well"
I fell I love with Duffy back in 2008 when she released her debut album Rockferry. She has one of the most unique, interesting and instantly recognizable voices Iâve ever heard. Not only that, but the girl can give it some power. The rest of the world seemed to take notice to, earning her three Grammy Nominations and a win for best pop vocal album.
Duffy is soon to be releasing her sophomore album, Endlessly, and has pre-released the first single. The song âWell, Well, Wellâ is just what Duffy does best. It has a little soul, a little jazz, and the Welsh songstress belting out the lyrics in a commanding way.   Itâs upbeat, and contagious with a big band production, a sultry rhythm and a catchy chorus. Is that another Grammy nod in Duffyâs future?  I would bet yes.
Duffy has already released a video with her new single. check it out below!
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#1 ) "Up From Below" -- Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes
Edward Sharpe climbed to the top of this list to the top of list by having excellent tracks and an amazing 10 person band that play everything from trumpets to accordions to the ukulele. The album was released in July of 2009. Here's their hit "Home" below.
#2) "Sigh No More" --Mumford and Sons
This album is a force. Released in October of 2009, it has steadily climbed onto the radio and has the band virtually sold out on its tour. Here's the song "Little Lion Man" below.
#3) Broken Bells
Broken Bells features the awesome power of James Mercer, the lead guitarist/vocalist of The Shins and Brian Burton (aka Danger Mouse).  The album was released in March of 2010. Here's the song "Trap Doors" below.
#4) "Astro Coast" -- Surfer Blood
The name makes you think of metal, but don't be fooled because Surfer Blood is more akin to early Weezer and has put out a fabulous album in January of 2010. Here's their song "Swim" below:
#5) "Tourist History" -- Two Door Cinema Club
This band takes a little bit to get used to and it has been criticized for its lack of depth, but it really is a great album overall. It was released in February of 2010. It has quick sharp notes and very catchy beats. Check out the song "Tourist History" below:
#6) One eskimO
One eskimO is a band that caught my attention last year when they debuted their self-titled album in September of 2009. Here's a link for a free download of their awesome some "Kandi." http://wmmm.radiotown.com/kandi.zip Here's the song "Astronauts" below:
#7)Â The Drums
This is an indie band from Brooklyn. They put out their self-titled debut in June of 2010 and what a killer one it was. Here is their song "Let's Go Surfing."
#8) Fever Ray
I really can't get enough of the Swedish music front. Karin Dreijer Andersson is a wild performer, incorporating masks and costumes into her performances. Her album is magical and haunting and was released in March of 2009. Here's her song "When I grow up" below:
#9) "Treats" -- Sleigh Bells
If you're not a fan of the noise pop genre, then stay far away because it's about to get crazy. It was released in May of 2010. It's a visceral smack in the face album that take's no prisoners. It was released in May of 2010. Here's the song "Rill Rill" below:
#10) "Lungs" --Florence and the Machine
This album is product of British pop singer Florence Welch and her work with a variety of different artists. Rolling Stone writer Jon Dolan wrote about the album that "the best bits feel like being chased through a moonless night by a sexy moor witch." How about that? The album was released in July of 2009. Here's the song "Kiss with a Fist" below:
Honorable Mentions
Here are some bands that are good that didn't make the list. Let us know if you can think of others to check out!
Fools Gold, Bombay Bicycle Club, White Lies, Band of Skulls, The Soft Pack, Everything Everything, The Very Best, Music Go Music, Exit Calm, xx, Japandroids, Tired Pony...
Let us know what your favorite debut albums of 2009-2010 were!
This week I received a CD that excited me for 2 reasons. One, itâs the first album in 9 years released by Huey Lewis and the News, one of rocks great party bands, and second, itâs a tribute to Memphis Soul!
Recorded at historic Ardent Studioâs in Memphis, â Soulsvilleâ has 14 songs from the vaults of Stax Records including âRespect Yourselfâ and âGot to get You Off My Mindâ.
I canât stop listening to it, and you can too when itâs released November 2.
You Are Not Alone by Mavis Staples
When I heard that soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples was teaming up with Jeff Tweedy, I wasn't sure what to expect. It seemed an odd pairing..the guy from Wilco producing an album by the same woman who belted out "I'll Take You There" with the Staple Singers.
What we ended up getting with âYou Are Not Aloneâ is a soulful album, filled with great song choices. Staples says the songs Tweedy chose showed that he really knew what she was all about, and you can tell sheâs really into what sheâs singing.
Check out this acoustic version of the title song, featuring Mavis and Tweedy.
Ezra Furman and the Harpoons + Free Download
A few weeks ago The Nod came in to play for us during the morning show. These guys are great, but today's post isn't about them. It's about a band they've turned me on to called Ezra Furman and the Harpoons.
Brett from The Nod says the lead singer really does a lot for his fans including writing personalized songs for fans that send him their interests/feelings. The group seems to have a good sense of humor too.
Here's the bio on the bass players: "Bassist Job Mukkada is a singer-songwriter in his own right, but staunchly avoids the limelight because of his citrus allergy."
Check out the video for their single: "Take Off Your Sunglasses".
Plus you can download "Take Off Your Sunglasses" for free!
String Quartets and such
I've been hooked on instrumental covers of music for a long time. And highest on the list of musicians in that field is the Vitamin String Quartet who have carved a successful career out of hard rock and all kinds of different music, ranging from Lady Gaga to Coldplay to Rise Against.
You can catch a lot of their music on Youtube and I believe it's available on iTunes as well. Check out this song below where they have covered "Snow (Hey Oh)" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Awesome stuff.
Florence & the Machine Covers Bruce Springsteen
I am a HUGE fan of Florence & the Machine and I also love Bruce Springsteen and Kid Harpoon. So there is really one way to describe a Springsteen cover by Florence and Kid Harpoon: Magic.
The pair did a cover of the song I'm Going Down. If you're worried these artists have ruined Bruce, don't be. They respect the original while still putting themselves into it. Both of these artists have amazing voices and the power of their harmonies mixed with the simple acoustic guitar is perfection.
Check out a fan made video below or click here for the .mp3!
Silversun Pickups "Lazy Eye"
It seems I am developing somewhat of a theme each week - I keep discovering bands that are already "old news" to some - but like television re-runs, if you haven't seen it, it's "new to you!" I've been hearing a lot of buzz about Silversun Pickups for the last year or two, and upon finally hearing the music myself I can see what the buzz is about.
Silversun Pickups is a four piece, Grammy Award-nominated indie alternative rock band from LA. It's got a minimalist sound, with repeated chords. It's dense and layered, making heavy use of guitars for rhythms. It's all very trance-like without being electronica. It has emotive highs and lows, but it's not angry. There's distortion, but it's not dissonant. The whole song sounds like it's rolling, if that makes sense.
The band released their debut EP, Pikul, in July 2005, and their debut full-length album, Carnavas, on July 26, 2006. Their second full length album, Swoon, was released on April 14, 2009.
Check out this acoustic performance of "Lazy Eye" at KNDD in Seattle
I just canât get my mind off Lukas Nelson and the Promise of Real, a band that I saw at Farm Aid 25 a couple of weeks ago in Milwaukee.
Lukas is Willie Nelsonâs son..but he seems more like the descendant of Jimi Hendrix or Stevie Ray Vaughan. Even if you have seen someone play with their teeth before, I think youâll be impressed! Heâs also got an old blues guy kind of voice which is strange coming out of someone so young.
He hasnât released an album yet, but you can find a bunch of live performances on youtube.
Radiohead "Creep" cover
I've always been pretty interested in movie soundtracks. The new movie, The Social Network (which is about the invention of Facebook) features music from Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) Atticus Ross. They did a great job with the music.
However, the song I'm hooked on is not used in the movie, but it was used in the trailer of the movie. It's a cover of Radiohead's Creep. It's performed by the Scala & Kolacny Brothers which is actually a Belgian girls choir. They've taken a lot of rock and roll songs and put their own spin on it.
Creep is already a creepy song, but it's brought to a new level with this version. (Careful, they do use the 'F' word a couple of times in the song).
Jonathan stole my thunder!
Ok, I saw "The Social Network" last week and I have to say it's one of the better movies I've seen in a while. One of the incredible parts of the movie is the soundtrack done by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (who has been known for his combination on Hughes Brothers films).
The cool part of the soundtrack is this minimalist driving Philip Glass-like electronic rhythm mixed with the soft playing of a piano. You also have the frenetic voracity of Nine Inch Nails and some of the songs are very intense. I mean, covering "In the Hall of Mountain King" by Edward Grieg? Director David Fincher is a modern day Kubrick. Genius. Here's one of the best tracks "Intriguing Possibilities."
Generationals "Trust"
The Generationals released their debut album, Con Law, back in July of 2009 on Park the Van Records. However the song that caught my attention is off their upcoming EP Trust.
I heard the title track this past weekend and ever since it has been on repeat in my head and on my i-pod. It's a great indie pop track with heavy drums and a simple guitar melody. Its a light and catchy jangly tune and one that will have your head nodding.
You can stream the full track along with others by visiting Generational's Myspace!
Check out a video of Generationals performing These Habits and Trust
The Fruit Bats "When U Love Somebody"
My pick this week is what could be considered "an oldie but a goodie." The Fruit Bats' last release was in 2009 but I am just getting around to listening to the band now. The Fruit Bats have toured with the likes of Modest Mouse and The Shins but have never gained as much notoriety as many of their folk-rock counterparts.
The music is pretty easy listening, not too in-your-face and keeps the emotion positive. The song that I am listening to on repeat these days is the light + refreshing love song of sorts entitled "When U Love Somebody" from their 2003 release Mouthfuls. The band managed to take 4 simple lines and turn it into an incredible song.
I came across this fan music video - it's really well done!
From Best Debut Artist to Best Live From Studio M performance, we wanted your help building our very own "Best Of the Decade" list. Here are the results!
Have you heard the song "Rumble and Sway" yet on Triple M?
The singer sounds like a raspy blues dude who's definitely been around the block a few times....but surprisingly, Jamie N. Commons is only 23 years old!
He was born in England, but...
Last week, I decided I would try one new, healthy food a week, and asked my facebook friends to make some suggestions.
The first thing I tried was mango. I'm sure I've had other mango flavored things, and mango as part of something else, but...
There's only one thing that might be worse than the Neil Diamond/Barbra Streisand duet "You Don't Bring Me Flowers." And that's Jonathan Suttin doing his best crooning...doing both parts. Most unpleasant.
A lot of people liked this song...
Artist: Alchemilla
Hail From: Boston
Song: 'The Wheel'
Album: Diamonds From The Penny Arcade
Sounds Like: Hole, Pearl Jam
In Their Words: "Alchemilla had been trying to write a ballad for a little while but it wasn't happening. There...
Last weeks challenge we thought went excellent! Of course we are a little biased.
The drinking song couldn't have been any better, or any less fun. We had a blast through out the whole process, and our performance rocked.
This week is an easy...
So the story goes Michael Jackson completed this song while watching cartoons with Paul McCartney. We'll just let that sink in for a moment.
Not sure what cartoons they were watching, but it must have worked because this song made it to number 2...
The Dalai Lama is back in town, sharing his message of peace and kindness with likeminded individuals, and the Wisconsin legislature. He also held a private meeting with Gov. Walker, who said he mostly listened to what His Holiness had to say (wise...
This duet by Ol' Blue Eyes and his daughter went all the way to number 1 back in 1967. It seems a little creepy that Frank and Nancy Sinatra are singing a love song. However, a lot of Triple M listeners were in the mood for it.
Here's...
Have you heard the song "Rumble and Sway" yet on Triple M?
The singer sounds like a raspy blues dude who's definitely been around the block a few times....but surprisingly, Jamie N. Commons is only 23 years old!
He was born in England, but...
Last week, I decided I would try one new, healthy food a week, and asked my facebook friends to make some suggestions.
The first thing I tried was mango. I'm sure I've had other mango flavored things, and mango as part of something else, but...
There's only one thing that might be worse than the Neil Diamond/Barbra Streisand duet "You Don't Bring Me Flowers." And that's Jonathan Suttin doing his best crooning...doing both parts. Most unpleasant.
A lot of people liked this song...
Artist: Alchemilla
Hail From: Boston
Song: 'The Wheel'
Album: Diamonds From The Penny Arcade
Sounds Like: Hole, Pearl Jam
In Their Words: "Alchemilla had been trying to write a ballad for a little while but it wasn't happening. There...
Last weeks challenge we thought went excellent! Of course we are a little biased.
The drinking song couldn't have been any better, or any less fun. We had a blast through out the whole process, and our performance rocked.
This week is an easy...
So the story goes Michael Jackson completed this song while watching cartoons with Paul McCartney. We'll just let that sink in for a moment.
Not sure what cartoons they were watching, but it must have worked because this song made it to number 2...
The Dalai Lama is back in town, sharing his message of peace and kindness with likeminded individuals, and the Wisconsin legislature. He also held a private meeting with Gov. Walker, who said he mostly listened to what His Holiness had to say (wise...
This duet by Ol' Blue Eyes and his daughter went all the way to number 1 back in 1967. It seems a little creepy that Frank and Nancy Sinatra are singing a love song. However, a lot of Triple M listeners were in the mood for it.
Here's...
