Hello enormous listening world,
In our last time together I finished the episode with a track from Garbage. DJ Dr then wrote to me with a not so subtle hint that I really should try out some of their other material. Well, he was kind enough to write and I don't think he's recommended a dud tune or band to me yet so off I went. It's now about a week later and I have devoured Garbage's back catalogue and watched quite a few live concerts. I think they are awesome. Why didn't I think this before? Who knows and it doesn't really matter. Garbage's mix of rock, pop, techno style beats, samples and a whole lot more has held my attention all week. The songs are catchy without being throwaway pop and they rock without being cliched. The only shame is that the wonderful Rockpalast gig from 2005 isn't available on DVD.
Garbage - When I Grow Up (live) - https://youtu.be/Z1H78Ttg3aw
Did anyone else spot the Malcolm Young signature Gretsch guitar in the above clip? You can bet I did. I played one of those in the mid-90s in a guitar shop and if I'd had $3000 to spend I would've brought it home in a heartbeat. There was another signature model released in 2017 as well. And on that note, here's Malcolm with his band....
AC/DC - Who Made Who - https://youtu.be/PiZHNw1MtzI
In 2002 a young woman called Avril Lavigne hit the charts with her album Let Go. Whilst many of you might only remember her for the singles Sk8er Boi or Complicated, the rest of the album (and the follow up) are great rock records. I'm not sure what Avril has been up to since but I'll have a look and find out. Let Go is a great album for in the car...I'll have to load it up so that I can listen to the whole thing tomorrow!
Avril Lavigne - Complicated - https://youtu.be/5NPBIwQyPWE
Weird Al loved Avril too...
Weird Al Yankovic - Constipated - https://youtu.be/yedbCfDL0yY
Paul Weller has a new single and album out now. The single is pretty laid back and Paul's voice has developed a little rasp which really suits the song. I'm also a sucker for the warbly tremolo guitar sound which is used a little bit; it's where the guitar sounds a bit wobbly. If that doesn't make sense come and visit and I'll plug one of my axes in and show you what I mean.
Paul Weller - On Sunset - https://youtu.be/HqtZcFrZDpU
If you like your rock music heavy and a bit weird then Monster Magnet might be worth a look. They're sometimes cheesy, a bit left field but always rocking hard. If Hawkwind and AC/DC got together with HG Wells then this might be the outcome.
Monster Magnet - Powertrip - https://youtu.be/jE7Zv6d-HUA
As a child I had a cassette which had Cliff Richard's greatest hits on it. That's one reason that my first electric guitar was a red Stratocaster - that's what Hank Marvin played. The other day someone was trying to remember this song and I was able to sing far too much of it to them. Crazy clip too; who remembers going to the roller rink?
Cliff Richard - Wired For Sound - https://youtu.be/V57eqtN2K7E
I revisited one of my favourite albums this week. Foxy Shazam's 2001 long player, The Church Of Rock And Roll, always makes me smile. The Queen, Elton John and The Darkness influences are pretty clear but Foxy Shazam have a sound all of their own. They combine loud guitars, fuzzy and fat bass, horns and soaring melodies with a quirky sense of humour and a lot of fun. It's one of those albums I can go to if I'm not feeling so good. It's also one that I play air guitar to....how embarrassing!
Foxy Shazam - Holy Touch - https://youtu.be/kgBKS4JCsec?t=59
Foxy Shazam - Welcome to the Church of Rock and Roll - https://youtu.be/9DiNXH9Ov2k
This morning, riding in freezing conditions to meet DJ HighPants the next song got stuck in my head. It's from 1985 and so I very much associate it with AM radio. I did things a bit backwards, listening to The Commodores as a result of having a couple of Lionel Richie LPs. That's ok though, good music is timeless.
The Commodores - Nightshift - https://youtu.be/FrkEDe6Ljqs
I must say that taking a break from Facebook has been rather refreshing. I only pop in to publish this blog and it's been good for me. I got sick of everyone having to be right about everything and the hate and vitriol being spewed forth. Life's too short to waste all of it arguing with people. No matter how many memes someone posts it doesn't make them right (or wrong). The upside is my mood is much better, I'm reading more and my EP of songs is nearing completion.
Manic Street Preachers - All Is Vanity - https://youtu.be/q-MEzpScIX0
I've been thinking about a future episode consisting of songs from films I like. I may have done this in the past but with this being episode 517 I'll admit I'm having trouble remembering! I'll play this one and hopefully someone will know the movie. It's a great song regardless. I love the hand claps and the Beatle-esque tune.
Boo Radleys - There She Goes - https://youtu.be/53Vh72O5CGA
That's it. Another episode done. It was a bit heavy on the rock music I guess. Next time will be different, maybe. A huge thank you to anyone who actually read this and virtual, socially distanced hugs if you listened to any of the tunes.
Rock on,
Rob
"S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT!"
Saturday Night, Bay City Rollers, 1973
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