Ben Kweller “Sawdust Man” A jaunty folk/country number about one pining for his special one to come home. His voice wails and pleads in the chorus while keeping the song somewhat happy. Folk
Black Joe Lewis “Bitch, I Love You” What if James Brown spoke about his women in a modern tone befitting what he was truly thinking about his lady. I think Joe has nailed it. R&B
The Entrance Band “Grim Reaper Blues” Making their debut at SXSW this year, this creepy almost psychedelic blues rockers (what other genres can I add in here) definitely have their own sound and style. You’ll either love or hate it. Rock
Guy Forsyth “Long Long Time” One of my favorite members of the Asylum Street Spankers struts out on his own talking out where the world went wrong, all the distractions that keep us from living a real life, and how the world now views us, “A spoiled drunk 15 year old waving a gun in your face.” Folk
Jamey Johnson “High Cost Of Living” Wow, country music the way it was meant to be done! A song of pressure, drugs, cops, god, women, loss, sung in a low drawl, and without a happy ending. Honest like Johnny Cash or Willie Nelson, this is a throwback to rebel country. Country
Seether “Careless Whisper” The boys in this band aren’t inventive by any means, yet they always have that garage rock sound and decent enough lyrics that appeal to me just enough to keep them a head above the shit we normally find on popular radio. This 80’s cover is hilarious as well as it is beautifully done in a new format by a band that would never be caught on a dance floor, let alone rehashing the night that could have lived forever. Either way it’s a different choice for a cover song from my childhood that works all over again. Rock
Jason Isbell “Dress Blues” Perhaps my favorite song of all of these recommendations, Jason Isbell wafts in gently and hooks you into this song of loss (I seem to like the blues too much) but hinting that things aren’t all bad or completely a loss. Folk
John Wesley “Top Of The Bottom” A pretty damn funny and entertaining pop song about how quickly you can rise and fall in the record industry. “A bad mug shot, its good publicity.” Pop
The Raconteurs “Old Enough” The Raconteurs, or The White Stripes as a country band, are about to surpass the two man/woman band not with popularity, but excellent writing and musical expanse. The country number has good double vocals, but it’s the jam session and instrumentals that steal the show. Don’t get the radio release with Ricky Skaggs, the one with just the regular band is the best version. Country
The Mighty Stef “Poisonous Love” A pirate shanty about paying dues to the one who failed you via Davey Jones locker. Arrrgh, fare thee well my love…… Recommended by Flogging Molly is all you should need to hear. Rock
Black Strobe “I’m A Man” Sounds kinda like a deeper voiced Trey Parker singing about his manhood. Seriously, it works though. RockNRolla Soundtrack. Rock
The Subways “Rock N Roll Queen” Straight forward Brit punk song about his lovely lady. Also from the RockNRolla Soundtrack. Punk
Emmy The Great “Burn Baby Burn” Emmy teams up with ???? for a cover duet originally done by Ash. A fun little number. Pop
King Hobo “Leaving Letter Blues” This blues band is actually from Sweden (you’d think they would be playing death metal) but brings a southern America feel to this kick ass number with great harmonica and just a solid band backing the decision to move on with your life. They are also touring buddies with the amazing Clutch. Rock
Doug Paisley “Broken In Two” Time to stop playing the victim and get your broken hearted act together in this tender song. Pop
22-20’s “Such A Fool” It’s a shame our final band representing the RockNRolla Soundtrack has broken up, because they really put together an addictive gritty blues rock number about mistakes made by both parties in a relationship. “Told the girl you loved the best, she’ll never get inside of you.” Rock
P.O.S. “Goodbye” The best Rap song I have heard since Atmosphere’s “God Loves Ugly.” Speaking on trying to stay positive and live the right way no matter what staying true to yourself with an addictive hook. You can bump this one over and over. Rap
Black Joe Lewis “Bitch, I Love You” What if James Brown spoke about his women in a modern tone befitting what he was truly thinking about his lady. I think Joe has nailed it. R&B
The Entrance Band “Grim Reaper Blues” Making their debut at SXSW this year, this creepy almost psychedelic blues rockers (what other genres can I add in here) definitely have their own sound and style. You’ll either love or hate it. Rock
Guy Forsyth “Long Long Time” One of my favorite members of the Asylum Street Spankers struts out on his own talking out where the world went wrong, all the distractions that keep us from living a real life, and how the world now views us, “A spoiled drunk 15 year old waving a gun in your face.” Folk
Jamey Johnson “High Cost Of Living” Wow, country music the way it was meant to be done! A song of pressure, drugs, cops, god, women, loss, sung in a low drawl, and without a happy ending. Honest like Johnny Cash or Willie Nelson, this is a throwback to rebel country. Country
Seether “Careless Whisper” The boys in this band aren’t inventive by any means, yet they always have that garage rock sound and decent enough lyrics that appeal to me just enough to keep them a head above the shit we normally find on popular radio. This 80’s cover is hilarious as well as it is beautifully done in a new format by a band that would never be caught on a dance floor, let alone rehashing the night that could have lived forever. Either way it’s a different choice for a cover song from my childhood that works all over again. Rock
Jason Isbell “Dress Blues” Perhaps my favorite song of all of these recommendations, Jason Isbell wafts in gently and hooks you into this song of loss (I seem to like the blues too much) but hinting that things aren’t all bad or completely a loss. Folk
John Wesley “Top Of The Bottom” A pretty damn funny and entertaining pop song about how quickly you can rise and fall in the record industry. “A bad mug shot, its good publicity.” Pop
The Raconteurs “Old Enough” The Raconteurs, or The White Stripes as a country band, are about to surpass the two man/woman band not with popularity, but excellent writing and musical expanse. The country number has good double vocals, but it’s the jam session and instrumentals that steal the show. Don’t get the radio release with Ricky Skaggs, the one with just the regular band is the best version. Country
The Mighty Stef “Poisonous Love” A pirate shanty about paying dues to the one who failed you via Davey Jones locker. Arrrgh, fare thee well my love…… Recommended by Flogging Molly is all you should need to hear. Rock
Black Strobe “I’m A Man” Sounds kinda like a deeper voiced Trey Parker singing about his manhood. Seriously, it works though. RockNRolla Soundtrack. Rock
The Subways “Rock N Roll Queen” Straight forward Brit punk song about his lovely lady. Also from the RockNRolla Soundtrack. Punk
Emmy The Great “Burn Baby Burn” Emmy teams up with ???? for a cover duet originally done by Ash. A fun little number. Pop
King Hobo “Leaving Letter Blues” This blues band is actually from Sweden (you’d think they would be playing death metal) but brings a southern America feel to this kick ass number with great harmonica and just a solid band backing the decision to move on with your life. They are also touring buddies with the amazing Clutch. Rock
Doug Paisley “Broken In Two” Time to stop playing the victim and get your broken hearted act together in this tender song. Pop
22-20’s “Such A Fool” It’s a shame our final band representing the RockNRolla Soundtrack has broken up, because they really put together an addictive gritty blues rock number about mistakes made by both parties in a relationship. “Told the girl you loved the best, she’ll never get inside of you.” Rock
P.O.S. “Goodbye” The best Rap song I have heard since Atmosphere’s “God Loves Ugly.” Speaking on trying to stay positive and live the right way no matter what staying true to yourself with an addictive hook. You can bump this one over and over. Rap
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