A couple of classic favorites trapped in the middle of this shuffle ...
Bon Jovi, “Wild in the
Streets.” From the album Slippery When Wet (1986). OK, I knew we had to get
into some marginally embarrassing music at some point, and here we go. I
actually do enjoy some Bon Jovi. This track, though, is about as cheesy as
1980s rock comes with lots of glitz, heavy keyboards and that radio rock sound
that is most definitely of its era. Not the best song from this record.
Queen, “Killer Queen.” From
the album Sheer Heart Attack (1974). Sheer Heart Attack is an album that
beautifully illustrates what I like most about Queen. On one end of the
spectrum, you have the proto-thrash tune “Stone Cold Crazy.” On the other, you
have this crazy little lounge act tune, and both are equally enjoyable. This
song has the huge harmonies, and Freddie Mercury, who probably could have sang
the phone book and made it work. And I’ve always loved the little “laser beam”
effect on the chorus.
Aerosmith, “Seasons of
Wither” (unplugged). From MTV’s “Unplugged” (1990). I’ve always wondered why
this show was never released as an official album and video. It was easily one
of the best hard rock performances of the series, and is just a great, great
show. I cherish my bootleg copy, and this is a great rendition of the classic
ballad.
King’s X, “Move.” From the
album XV (2008). After a lot of up and down records, I thought XV served as
something of a comeback for King’s X, and this is one of my favorite tracks
from the album. It’s all about Dug Pinnick and the fantastic groove he lays
down on the bass.
Shooter Jennings, “Busted in
Baylor County.” From the album Put the O Back in Country (2005). This rocking
tale about a road trip gone wrong was one of the many highlights of Shooter
Jennings’ debut country record. And a little tip of the hat to Black Sabbath
doesn’t hurt, either.
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