New mix, lacking pop punk.
Note that a lot of stuff was considered, but since it's pretty popular stuff that I figure most of you own anyways (Mars Volta, Pink Floyd), I didn't put it on here.
1. At The Drive-In "Give It A Name"
Well, At The Drive-In would have to be my favorite non pop punk band. This song is off of their 1997 El Gran Orgo EP. It's one of my favorite ATDI songs, and therefore it lands on this compilation.
2. The Northern Pikes "Dream Away"
They're some Canadian rock band, and I have a used copy of one of their CDs. I like quite a few songs on the CD, and this would probably be my favorite. I really like the vocals in this song, as well as the lyrics. I don't listen to much of this band anymore, but once in a while I'll put this song on, or stick that CD in and listen to my favorite songs.
3. Maylene & The Sons Of Disaster "Tough As John Jacobs"
I don't know where to begin. This song is everything I love about Maylene. Sweet riffs, a catchy chorus, and Dallas Taylor's gruff vocals. This is a rockin' tune.
4. The Wallflowers "Sleepwalker"
This is the first time a Wallflowers song will appear on this compilation. This time, a more upbeat song. I think the this song represents the poppier music of The Wallflowers. It's catchy pop-rock with some nice riffs.
5. Sunny Day Real Estate - Theo B
I really need to listen to more SDRE. This is a good song of theirs, a more indie-rock song. I wasn't going to include Seven or In Circles because everyone knows those. What can be said? It's a good song.
6. Texas Is The Reason "Johnny On The Spot"
Okay, this is the only song that I REALLY like by Texas Is The Reason. Their other stuff is pretty good, but this just blows all that stuff out of the water.
7. My Favorite Band "Racer Why"
Yes, that's what the band is called. I was on iLike on Facebook one time and saw that this was a free MP3 and had jsut been uploaded. I downloaded it and loved it. It's funky, rockin', and just a great instrumental track. I thought I should download some of their other stuff today, but it's just random pop punk stuff. This is what they should be making more of.
8. Alexisonfire "Rough Hands"
This was a pretty popular song off of their latest album. It's a slow song. It starts off with Dallas' pretty singing, and then the screaming cuts in. It's got some great lines in it and I hate describing these songs.
9. Billy Talent "This Is How It Goes"
You probably know them for that Fallen Leaves song with the weird music video. This song is off of their first album and is one of their more aggressive songs. It features some pretty tight instrumental sections, and one of my favorite Billy Talent rhythms. I particularly love Ben's screaming during the chorus.
10. The Wallflowers "God Says Nothing Back"
Well, I can see why The Wallflowers were proud of this track. It's a slow, dark, folky song. Jakob Dylan's voice suits the song very well. There's a lot of great little hooks in this song. It's only number 6 on "Rebel, Sweetheart" but it's a great way to end this compilation.
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