Cornelius – Count Five or Six
I won't say this is my favorite song on the albums. There is some funky music in the background, but you definitely have to want to listen for it because the repetition in the counting does start to get it a little old by halfway through. That's sort of the risk of making a track like this. It can turn some listeners off with the repetition causing them to miss the rest.
Scars on Broadway – 3005; Universe
On the other side of coin, 3005 provides a hook and groove that's make it hard not to sing with. Universe is similar, but it does have a little bit of a System of a Down sound to it. Overall, I like both these tunes.
David Bowie – Life on Mars?; Kooks
There are points of Life on Mars where I have no idea what the hell he is talking about. That being said, it's hard not to like the song. It's out there, but the tune and his voice keep it interesting and fun. Kooks is a fine song, not as strong overall as Life on Mars, but it is silly little song that is uplifting. It sort starts that theme on the second CD of this collection.
The Rolling Stones – Sister Morphine; Shine a Light
It's always cool to hear album cuts from the Stones. While the Beatles sometimes would get silly with some of their album songs, the Stones would embrace their blues and soul side. You hear that in Sister Morphine. The one thing I'll say about this tune, is that I do wish at times for less Jagger. The instrumentation is better than him here. Shine a Light is a bit peppier, and has that sound of redemption which is the theme of the second CD. Perfect way to end it.
Deer Tick - Easy
I almost skipped over this because we had mentioned it earlier. I like this song, and I know that I have a few more Deer Tick tunes on my Spotify list. They seem like a rock band that understands what it does well and makes sure that they don't stray to far from that formula. There's nothing wrong with that. Too many bands lose their sound by trying to become more commercial and/or more experimental. Hopefully. this group allow fans to come to them and their sound.
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Cornelius is a little different and progressive. This recording doesn't sound as good as the one I first heard live on a show. They played a little louder and faster. I really like Scars on Broadway. They have the tongue in cheek humor of System of a Down without the screechiness of Serj which is a welcomed subtraction at times. Life on Mars still perplexes me. I listen to it over and over trying ot figure the total message when likely there isnt one because who knows was Bowie was on. I still want to make you an albums cut playlist of the Stones. That is where their best stuff is at. I always thought Easy sounds a little Van Morrisonish.
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