Best of the Week: March 2-6

I'm going to start a weekly 8tracks play-list of 10 tracks from the week's lists (which means 2 tracks from each list). This week's can be found here:



http://8tracks.com/BubbleWolf/thedailyplaylist-week-in-review-march-26-httpthedailyplaylistblogspotcom

Have a great weekend,
Erik

Day 30: Less Than Jake

Usually for these artist spotlights I just go through my favorite artists (artists with whom I have a committed relationship) and put together my favorite songs. It's the same case this time around, but I'm starting to run that well a little dry. There aren't a whole lot of artists where I can just say, OK, and rattle off 20 of my favorite songs. The coming weeks will just mean a little more research through the catalogs of some of my favorite artists, who I love and probably should know better regardless.

That said, this week's artist spotlight is Less Than Jake. Not everyone is into ska-punk or pop punk, but I am. I've been a really big fan of LTJ for a long time. It's cool that Bruce Springsteen was last week, because there is a definite through line between his lyrics and Vinnie's (the drummer/lyricist). A lot their lyrics deal with getting out of your current situation looking for something better. And can't most of us relate to that?

YouTube:
All Songs by Less Than Jake
01. Portrait of a Cigarette Smoker at 19
02. Never Going Back to New Jersey
03. The State of Florida
04. Faction
05. We, The Uninspired (N/A)
06. This is Going Nowhere (N/A)
07. Anchor
08. I Think I Love You
09. Nervous in the Alley
10. The Science of Selling Yourself Short
11. 24 Hours in Paramus
12. Big
13. Automatic
14. Five State Drive
15. Short on Ideas/One Last Cigarette
16. The Space They Can't Touch
17. Lockdown
18. Scott Farcas Takes it on the Chin
19. Mostly Memories (N/A)
20. National Anthem (maybe the worst video ever made)
21. Last Hour of the Last Day of Work

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Day 30: Less Than Jake

No White Flags,
Erik

Bonus Vid (song):


and (lol)


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Day 29: Crispus Attucks

I feels like only yesterday, but on this day in 1770, the tragedy of the Boston Massacre took place. The most notable casualty of this horrific event was Crispus Attucks. In honor of this brave martyr to our revolution, I have compiled a list of African-American artists who have been shot over the years. To elongate the list a little bit, I've included artists who have survived their shooting (as well as those who have unfortunately passed). Also, I am greatly indebted to PopCrunch for additional fodder for this compilation.

YouTube:
01. Tupac - Brenda's Got A Baby
02. Biggie - Suicidal Thoughts
03. Jam Master Jay, Run DMC - My Adidas
04. Jackie Wilson - Light My Fire
05. Sam Cooke - Blowin' In The Wind
06. Marvin Gaye - Distant Lover
07. Cam'ron - I Hate My Job
08. Proof, D12 - Purple Pills
09. ODB, Wu-Tang Clan - Dog Shit (I apologize that Dog Shit isn't on imeem.)
10. Akon - Don't Matter
11. The Game feat. 50 Cent (2 birds w/one stone) - Hate It Or Love It
12. Obie Trice - Don't Come Down
13. Fabolous - Baby Don't Go
14. Lloyd Banks - One Night Stand
15. Bob Marley - I Shot the Sheriff

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Day 29: Crispus Attucks

Try Hard to Not Get Shot,
Erik

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Day 28: Wildcard (6)

New week. New Wildcard. There's been a Tom Waits song already this week. Don't care. Can't stop, won't stop. Haha, idk why but "In The Neighborhood" has been listened to pretty frequently this week. Inexplicable. But what can you do? You can listen! That's what you can do.

YouTube:
01. Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz - Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)
02. Ice Cube - It Was A Good Day
03. Aimee Mann - How Am I Different?
04. The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema
05. Rolling Stones - Sway
06. Television - Venus
07. The Clientele - Here Comes the Phantom
08. Nico - Somewhere There's a Feather (cover only, bleh)
09. Tom Waits - In The Neighborhood
10. The dBs - Black and White (N/A)
11. Marnie Stern - Ruler
12. Alcatrazz - Island in the Sun
13. Elvis Costello - Man Out Of Time
14. De La Soul - The Grind Date
15. Wale - The Manipulation
16. Dirt Nasty - Lady Killer
17. Amy Winehouse - Know You Now
18. Rjd2 (with Ric Ocasek?) - Through the Walls
19. Rick Springfield - Love is Alright Tonight
20. Kraftwerk - Europe Endless

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Day 28: Wildcard (6)

Nanu Nanu,
Erik

Bonus Video (more just for the song)!


(Image by Ben McLeod, Licensed Under Creative Commons)

Day 27: Time

On this day in 1923, Time Magazine printed its premier issue. Since then it has been one of the most respected publications in the country, opening windows to worlds everyday Americans might never be able see. In honor of Time, I've put together a list of songs about... time. Initially the list was just going to be songs called "Time" which would have been shorter and a little easier (though admittedly there are a few songs called "Time" on this list). Either way, I've compiled what I think are some great songs about the nature of time.

YouTube:
01. Chicago - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
02. Pink Floyd - Time
03. Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A-Changin'
04. Dave Matthews Band - Stay (Wasting Time)
05. Nick Drake - Time of No Reply
06. The Morning Benders - Wasted Time
07. Talk Talk - Time It's Time
08. The Jacksons - Time Waits For No One
09. Boston - Foreplay/Long Time
10. Jim Croce - Time in a Bottle
11. Fountains of Wayne - All Kinds of Time
12. Ben Folds - Time
13. Hootie and the Blowfish - Time
14. Tom Waits - Time
15. Common - Time Travelin' (A Tribute to Fela)

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Day 27: Time

-Erik

Bonus Vid!


and!


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Day 26: Classic Rock Radio (Round 2)

This week's genre tour is a continuation of the last Classic Rock Radio tour. This list has a little more favorites that you won't always hear on C. Rock radio, but when you do it's that much sweeter. Once again, this list is not a compilation of my favorite classic rock songs. Just a sampling of some radio favorites. Dig.

YouTube:
01. Doobie Brothers - Listen to the Music
02. Rush - The Spirit of Radio
03. CCR - Lookin' Out My Back Door
04. The Band - The Weight
05. Chicago - Dialogue
06. The Police - Roxanne
07. The Allman Brothers Band - Jessica
08. Cream - Crossroads
09. Jethro Tull - Locomotive Breath
10. ZZ Top - Cheap Sunglasses
11. Genesis - No Reply At All
12. Blood Sweat & Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy
13. Yes - Roundabout
14. Styx - Renegade
15. Supertramp - Goodbye Stranger

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Day 26: Classic Rock Radio (Round 2)

Classic,
Erik

Bonus Vids (A couple left out due to space):


and


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