Otis Redding, "Love Have Mercy"
Man, Otis was really a force of nature.
The Presidents of the United States of America, "Froggie"
This insistent fever dream of a tune is an excellent example of why the Presidents were so much fun. It keeps barreling forward...
Flop, "Anne"
If you're a longtime reader/listener of Five Songs, first, I deeply apologize. But second, you're probably tired of me moaning about how Flop was unfairly ignored when they were active. Well, guess what? They were! I'll keep saying it, because dammit, the...
Anti-Flag, "A New Kind of Army"
Love that anthemic punk rock sound. This is a classic winning formula here, and it feels wrong to be listening to it on an earbud instead of through loud speakers.
matt pond PA, "Bring On The Ending"
Been a...
Goblin Cock, "Something Haunted"
I'm sorry, nothing I'm going to say is going to change anybody's mind here. Either you were 100% in when you heard the name "Goblin Cock" or you were not.
Helmet, "Pure"
As Helmet moved further away from their Amphetamine Reptile...
Boris, "Party Boy"
This kind of sounds like a Death From Above 1979 track, a demonstration of the range that Boris have displayed over their long and incredible career.
The Shins, "Red Rabbits"
I'm not going to rehash my schtick with the Shins here (you...