OutKast, "Ms. Jackson"
This is, of course, an all-time jam. Also, it makes me remember this (sadly deleted) tweet, which is also nice.
Wolves in the Throne Room, "Vastness and Sorrow"
Hmm. I wonder what song that is definitely black metal is the closest thing...
Touché Amoré, "Limelight"
Now, I'm kinda sitting here wondering what it would sound like if Touché Amoré covered Rush. Or the other direction! Maybe a split single, with them covering each other. I'd listen to that.
Harvey Milk, "Brown Water"
Just had Harvey Milk the...
I need some more high concept entries here. Something where I can actually have a connection between the elements. I'm stymied, of course, by my format. And the fact that I write these as I play the songs, so I don't know what the next...
Touché Amoré, "Just Exist"
I sometimes find screamo to be a little bit tiring. Musically, it's my jam, but the vocals wear me out sometimes. This seems like a stupid thing for someone who listens to as much metal with vocals that sounds like someone...
Samiam, "Blank Expression"
Samiam, the melodic punk band from Berkley, came out of the gate more or less fully formed. While I think their mid-career albums would be stronger and more refined, their first album still was solid work. I think Samiam was a little...