Word Association is a playlist series based off a particular word or phrase. Each week will feature an assortment of songs related to that week's word.
Word Association #4 (6/30/10): Gold
1. Grateful Dead - The Golden Road
2. Blitzen Trapper - Gold for Bread
3. TV on the Radio - Golden Age
4. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Gold Lion
5. Manchester Orchestra - Golden Ticket
6. Neil Young - After the Gold Rush
7. Fleetwood Mac - Gold Dust Woman
8. Pavement - Gold Soundz
Without further ado, check out my favorite albums of the first half of 2010:
# 10
Artist: Free Energy Album: Stuck on Nothing Record Label: Astralwerks
Summertime calls for Summer anthems, and Free Energy has plenty to share throughout their debut record.
#9
Artist: The Black Keys Album: Brothers Record Label: Nonesuch
From the convicted stomp of "Everlasting Light" to the sweet soul of "Never Give You Up," Brothers stands as the Black Keys most compelling album since Rubber Factory.
#8
Artist: Besnard Lakes Album: The Besnard Lakes Are The Roaring Night Record Label: Jagjaguwar
Atmospheric and Epic. The Besnard Lakes' third album is as simple as those two words, offering one of the finest prog-leaning efforts of the year so far.
#7
Artist: The Tallest Man on Earth Album:The Wild Hunt Record Label: Dead Oceans
While Swedish folk-singer/guitarist Kristian Matsson demonstrates his songwriting acumen time and time again over this album, it's his voice that has the ability to move.
#6
Artist: Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt Album: I Love You I Love You I Love You And I'm In Love With You. Have An Awesome Day! Have The Best Day Of Your Life! Record Label: Luaka Bop
You'll either love this album for its rampant life-embracing reaches, feel-good eccentricities or overflowing exuberance; or hate it going over the stop with all these reasons. If you're relent to these pleasures, then welcome to one of the best surprises of 2010.
#5
Artist: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Album: I Learned The Hard Way Record Label: Daptone
Until they show otherwise, I can't imagine these soul-stirrers ever putting out an album different than the old-school flavor they have honed so perfectly. But that's perfectly fine with me.
#4
Artist: The National Album: High Violet Record Label: 4AD
While it's no Boxer, The National's fifth studio album doesn't stray far. It's beauty is in the rich details and hidden crevices of each song.
#3
Artist: Beach House Album: Teen Dream Record Label: Sub Pop
The lo-fi lull that initially attracted me to Beach House's sound gave way to a fuller, richer arrangement that prevailed as a win-win for veterans fans and newcomers alike.
#2
Artist: Titus Andronicus Album: The Monitor Record Label: XL Recording
I couldn't have imagined this album being here as the year started off, but without it this list would have a gaping hole. Epic, sprawling, dissonant, freewheeling--you name it, it's thrown into the beautiful mess that is The Monitor.
#1
Artist: LCD Soundsystem Album: This Is Happening Record Label: DFA/Virgin
This Is...the best album of the year. And if it happens to be LCD Soundsystem's final album (as rumored), I could not imagine a better swan song for James Murphy and Co.
Earlier this month, I posted details about the release of Best Coast's debut album Crazy For You, which is scheduled to be released on July 27th (via Mexican Summer). Now you can hear the lead track "Boyfriend" below.
Welcome to the War on Pop's Mix Mondays--a weekly 8 song playlist for your own enjoyment! Enjoy the mix below or at http://8tracks.com/waronpop/mix-mondays-41-june-28-2010.
Volume 41: 6/28/2010
1. Devotchka - You Love Me
2. Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
3. Beirut - A Sunday Smile
4. Bonnie "Prince" Billy - Cursed Sleep
5. Lost in the Trees - Fireplace
6. Blind Pilot - Oviedo
7. The Decemberists - The Crane Wife 3
8. Arcade Fire - In The Backseat
Of all the major festivals that I have been to, I can safely say that I have enjoyed Pitchfork Music Festival the best. Whether due to its lack of overwhelming size, formidable lineups and/or inexpensive tickets, the festival is among the best around today. With the 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival roughly 3 weeks away (and a holiday weekend in between), I decided to compile a list of the bands that I'm looking forward to seeing the most this year.
The Tallest Man on Earth (Friday 4:00pm)
When you think of one-man acoustic folk acts, powerful is not typically the first word that comes to mind. But that is exactly what emanates from The Tallest Man on Earth. The solo project of Sweden folk singer Kristian Matsson, The Tallest Man on Earth's allure emerges through his evocative conviction, lyrical prowess and vocal strength. The result simply is not your run of the mill singer-songwriter, but rather a phenomenal talent that stands as the perfect way to start off the 2010 Pitchfork experience.
The Tallest Man on Earth - "King of Spain"
El-P (Friday 4:35pm)
This year has found hip-hop mogul El-P in a major sea change. The longtime producer and head of indie-hip hop record label Definitive Jux (former home to Aesop Rock, Del the Funky Homosapien, RJD2, Dizzee Rascal and more) saw its doors close. So while one aspect of El-P's acclaimed career has been put on hold for the time being, he nevertheless will make an appearance to perform at the festival. As a rapper, he stands as of the most underrated hip-hop artists over the past decade. Between his raw cynicism and dark perspective, he manages to perfectly capture the pessimistic side of the human experience.
El-P - "League of Extraordinary Nobodies"
Modest Mouse (Friday 8:30pm)
One of the elder acts of modern indie-rock, Modest Mouse has managed to carve out a formidable career based on their consistent excellence and progression—feats which comprise much of the reason that they are leading off as Pitchfork festival’s opening headliner. With seventeen years of continued recording and touring, frontman Isaac Brock and his Washington-based group has very much defined indie-rock for others and influenced them on a similarly trajectory, both on a musical and career level.
Modest Mouse - "3rd Planet"
Titus Andronicus (Saturday 3:20pm)
Falling somewhere in the midst of high energy rockers such as Bruce Springsteen, Dinosaur Jr., Flogging Molly and The Hold Steady, Titus Andronicus is coming off the recent release of their sophomore album TheMonitor—an album that is sprawling in nature and triumphant via its dissonant and anthemic noise. The New Jersey outfit is every bit as smart as they are gritty, in turn creating a brilliant sound that is sure to come alive during their afternoon set. Between the stunningly epic “A More Perfect Union” and the bar-rocker “Theme from ‘Cheers,’” Titus Andronicus remains one of the bands who excite me the most at Pitchfork this year.
Titus Andronicus - "A More Perfect Union"
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (Saturday 5:15pm)
While bands such as The White Stripes and The Black Keys led the predominant garage blues revival that occurred over the past decade, they were by no means the harbingers of that sound. It was in the early 90’s, however, that this now-prevalent style emerged, with Jon Spencer Blues Explosion among punk-blues’ early cultivators. Like many musical forerunners, it has taken a long while to for the group to receive credit for their artistic progressions of the sub-genre, with their performance standing as an overdue sign of their accomplishments.
Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - "Wail"
LCD Soundsystem (Saturday 8:30pm)
This one is really a no brainer. LCD Soundsystem’s This Is Happening is the best record of 2010 up to this point. This Is Happening has also been rumored to be the group’s last album together. LCD Soundsystem is headlining the festival’s second night. What these statements mean is that there should be no reason to miss this band perform under any circumstances. With a reputable and energetic live act, frontman James Murphy will put on a show of the highest caliber as the Chicago crowd dances themselves clean into the summer evening.
LCD Soundsystem - "I Can Change"
Best Coast (Sunday 1:55pm)
I don’t think there can be a better setting than on summer afternoon amongst a large crowd to see Best Coast. Ex-Pocahaunted member Bethany Cosentino started Best Coast last year, and has made waves with her stripped-down brand of lo-fi surf-rock ever since. Her debut album Crazy For You is expected to be released near the end of July, and her stop at Pitchfork is the perfect place to catch these carefree tunes. If we’re lucky maybe she’ll bring her renowned cat too.
Best Coast - "Sun Was High (So Was I)"
Girls (Sunday 2:30pm)
The tale of Girls frontman Christopher Owens has been all but worn out by this point—that is until you see his earnest sorrow in person. The former member of the cult Children of God has experienced nothing short of a pain-stricken upbringing, and has since aimed to find some sense of normalcy in his life. His simple and authentic showmanship becomes further accentuated by the merger of an upbeat instrumentation with his downtrodden despair, his yearning for simplicity with his evident complex feelings down beneath. In an all-too-often music scene surrounded by pretenses (c’mon, it is Pitchfork), Girls is one act where no such display exists.
Girls - "Darling"
Beach House (Sunday 3:20pm)
For Beach House, it’s all about the ethereal mood. After seeing this duo-turned-trio a couple months ago, the Baltimore dream pop act possesses an immense ability to overcome listeners with their awestriking wave of surreal ambience. Despite Beach House’s classification as bedroom pop, their concerts are anything but that, possessing enough atmospheric presence to stun first-time listeners. Between lead singer Victoria Legrand’s understated voice and Alex Scally’s rich guitar textures, and Beach House is a band who has awoken into a full-fledged thing of beauty.
Beach House - "Heart of Chambers"
Pavement (Sunday 8:30pm)
For all the talented performers present throughout the 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival this year, the undoubtedly most anticipated group is saved for last. Pavement will be returning to Chicago for the first time in over ten years as a part of their one-off reunion tour, providing a new generation with a firsthand chance to see the heralded 90’s rock band. Much of Pavement’s consecration as an influential band has followed from Pitchfork’s coverage over the past ten years, so a nation of festival attendees and homegrown Pavements will be thrilled to finally see their beloved band.
Word Association is a playlist series based off a particular word or phrase. Each week will feature an assortment of songs related to that week's word.
Word Association #3 (6/23/10): Believe
1. Wolf Parade - I'll Believe In Anything
2. Simian Mobile Disco - I Believe
3. YACHT - I Believe In You
4. Mumford & Sons - Hold On To What You Believe
5. Bob Dylan - I Don't Believe You (She Acts Like We Never Have Met)
6. The Beach Boys - You Still Believe In Me
7. Magnetic Fields - I Don't Believe In The Sun
8. Stevie Wonder - I Believe (When I Fall In Love With You It Will Be Forever)
Longtime couple Jenny Lewis (of Rilo Kiley) and Johnathan Rice have combined forces to form the new aptly-named duo Jenny & Johnny, announcing plans to release their debut album I'm Having Fun Now on August 31st, as well as a tour across the United States (see dates here).
In addition, the two have released their first ever single "Scissor Runner," which can be acquired either through the widget below or heard here.
Black Mountain have been relatively quiet since the release of their gloomy and atmospheric 2008 album In The Future, spending much of their time immersed in various side projects (including the impressive debut of Lightning Dust). The Vancouver rockers, however, recently broke that quiet streak by announcing the release of their third record Wilderness Heart, expected out on September 14th (via Jagjaguwar).
Not only did Black Mountain offer some album details along with the record's cover art, but they also released their first single from Wilderness Heart. "Old Fangs" is straightforward, gritty rock, leaning less in the prog-minded direction found on much of In The Future. While there is only a semblance of the epic tracks "Stormy High" or "Tyrants" throughout "Old Fangs," Black Mountain manages to uphold their dark, crawling sound on this track. Check out the video below.
Wilderness Heart out September 14th via Jagjaguwar
With The Roots' upcoming album How I Got Over coming out tomorrow (via Def Jam), the legendary hip-hop crew showcased one of their brand new tracks, the Monsters-of-Folk-sampled "Dear God 2.0," on the Jimmy Fallon Show last night. While regularly performing on the show as Fallon's in-house band, they pulled out all the stops this time around, bringing in MOF/MMJ's own Jim James to help Black Thought with the song's vocals. In addition, the collaboration was backed by a string ensemble, harpsichord and a mini-choir. You can see the end result in the video below.
"Dear God 2.0" is only one of a number of collaborations off of How I Got Over, including others by the Dirty Projectors, Joanna Newsom, John Legend and more. You can hear their new album streaming in its entirety throughout today and tomorrow via The Roots' MySpace.
Welcome to the War on Pop's Mix Mondays--a weekly 8 song playlist for your own enjoyment! Enjoy the mix below or at http://8tracks.com/waronpop/mix-mondays-40-june-21-2010.
Volume 40: 6/21/2010
1. Gentleman Jesse and His Men - Highland Crawler
2. The Black Lips - Bad Kids
3. The Fresh and Onlys - Peacock and Wing
4. Let's Wrestle - I Won't Lie To You
5. King Khan and the Shrines - 69 Faces of Loves
6. The Strange Boys - Be Brave
7. Harlem - Gay Human Bones
8. Smith Westerns - Be My Girl
Word Association is a playlist series based off a particular word or phrase. Each week will feature an assortment of songs related to that week's word.
Word Association #2(6/16/10): Two
1. The Beatles - Two of Us
2. Grizzly Bear - Two Weeks
3. The Dodos - Two Medicines
4. Radiohead - 2+2=5
5. Spoon - Two Sides of Monsieur Valentine
6. Blur - Song 2
7. Neutral Milk Hotel - Two Headed Boy
8. The Antlers - Two
One year ago today, I decided to write a short two sentence post on Booker T. and the DBT’s cover of Outkast’s “Hey Ya.” In terms of commentary, it did not shed much light or opinion on the song itself. And at the time, blogging seemed like more of a novelty than anything else—a way to briefly share music I found interesting with others. But what has emerged since then has been far from what I could have ever expected that day, and nothing short of humbling.
I have always been drawn to music, whether through my time as a musician, an avid listener, concertgoer or researcher. For whatever reason, however, I never previously considered writing about music. But after what this experience has brought me, I don’t think I could imagine life without it now. Not just because of the writing itself or the seemingly endless number of conversations surrounding music, both things which I hold dearly as a part of my life over the past year. More importantly, however, I am taken aback by the overwhelming amount of support that I have received in starting this website. To the amazing individuals who have been there since this time last year spreading the word, to those I have never met whom continue to read and listen intently. To anyone who has taken the time to look at my blog, whether daily or just once, I just wanted to share my gratefulness with you. For all the writing that I do, I still don’t think that I can fully put into words what your support has meant to me—but it’s more than you’ll ever know.
A few weeks ago, Arcade Fire fans were treated to their first peak at two new singles from their upcoming album The Suburbs. If that was not enough for you, check out two more singles "We Used To Wait" and "Ready to Start".
As the band continues to release new songs and as tour in support of The Suburbs, be sure to check back soon for more music and update on the band.
Welcome to the War on Pop's Mix Mondays--a weekly 8 song playlist for your own enjoyment! Enjoy the mix below or at http://8tracks.com/waronpop/mix-mondays-39-june-14-2010. Each week's playlist will also be available on the top right column.
Volume 39: 6/14/2010
1. Fleet Foxes - Sun It Rises
2. Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - 40 Day Dream
3. Monsters of Folk - Say Please
4. Devandra Banhart - Can't Help But Smiling
5. Alela Diane - White As Diamonds
6. Local Natives - Airplanes
7. Blitzen Trapper - Sadie
8. Yeasayer - Red Cave
Blitzen Trapper was one of the first bands I ever covered as a music writer, so they hold a special place personally. Whether through their jam-band timbre or mythical nature, the Portland sextet falls somewhere between the catchiness of Tom Petty, the Americana of The Band and the Grateful Dead’s aesthetic. While many artists can arguably claim their lineage and influence through one of these greats, it is extremely rare to see a fusion of all three as seamless as these six have done. And this blend is never more apparent than when Blitzen Trapper performs in concert, as was the case with them during their show at Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse.
Led by frontman Eric Earley, Blitzen Trapper eased their way into their set with the crawling ballad “Black River Killer.” From there, the sextet meandered through a mixture of several mid-tempo, country-laced numbers, before wowing the crowd with their dynamic prog-rock endeavor “Destroyer of the Void.” Unlike their signature blend of jam-rock and country, this track placed their sound somewhere between the harmonic likes of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and Dr. Dog—performing a more impressive and distinct multi-part suite than is heard on record.
While the band remains best received for their innate, laidback groove, Eric Earley demonstrated his songwriting chops, taking the forefront on the stunning “Not Your Lover” and the ethereal “Lady on the Water.” Continuing to balance the concert with a nice combination of new and old songs, the Portland sextet interweaved numbers their entire catalog, including the mellow, Alela Diane-less “The Tree,” the hipster sing-along “Furr” and the carefree “Silver Moon.”
Blitzen Trapper, however, saved their best for last. Entering with an acapella intro to “Sleepytime in the Western World,” the group proceeded to entertain with a series of songs including the brand new “Sadie,” the near-perfect jam “Wild Mountain Nation,” the sweet twang of “Country Caravan” and the ambitious encore “Big Black Bird.” Their last sequence of cuts was to put it simply, encapsulated the allure of Blitzen Trapper. At their best, they’re one of the most compelling young bands today—a pattern that they have continuously shone time and time again through their relatively short lived tenure as a band.
Set List
“Black River Killer”
“Laughing Lover”
“Fire + Fast Bullets”
“God and Suicide”
“Love and Hate”
“Destroyer of the Void”
“Evening Star”
“Not Your Lover”
“Below the Hurricane”
“Lady on the Water”
“Silver Moon”
“The Tree”
“The Man Who Would Speak True”
“Furr”
“Sleepytime in the Western World”
“Dragon’s Song”
“Sadie”
“Wild Mountain Nation”
Encore
“Heaven and Earth”
“Country Caravan”
“Big Black Bird”
Word Association is a playlist series based off a particular word or phrase. Each week will feature an assortment of songs related to that week's word.
Word Association #1(6/9/10): Start
1. Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - First To Finish, Last To Start
2. Teenage Fanclub - Start Again
3. The Strokes - When It Started
4. The Jam - Start!
5. They Might Be Giants - Don't Let's Start
6. Dinosaur Jr. - Start Choppin'
7. Black Lips - Starting Over
8. Vivian Girls - Before I Start To Cry
Artist: Blitzen Trapper Album: Destroyer of the Void Record Label: Sub Pop Release Date: 6/8/2010 Rating: 7.0/10
Portland natives Blitzen Trapper have always been entrenched in a widespread range of American influences. Ranging from Folk to Americana to Rock, their outward attraction does not merely lie in the range of their roots, but in their seamless blend of their derived sound. Hints of the Grateful Dead, The Band and Tom Petty are all present, but Blitzen Trapper never remains resigned one given influence in any particular moment.
So call the sextet part-country-rock, part-jam band, part-whatever. The bottom line is that however you identify their sound, what has emerged in the case of Blitzen Trapper, to simply put it, is one of the best new Americana acts to arise over the past several years. Their compelling 2008 album Furr finally honed in on their ideal sound, fusing an expansive, yet cohesive vision that prevailed as one of the better releases of the late 2000’s.
Blitzen Trapper could have easily taken the route to indie-accessibility by recreating “Wild Mountain Nation” or Side A of Furr, but the band chose otherwise with their follow-up album Destroyer of the Void. As the album kicks off with the title track, listeners are immediately taken into a new unexplored territory for the band. An ethereal harmonic fantasy opens the album, unfolding into six minutes of dynamic prog-rock, standing as one of chief songwriter Eric Earley’s most ambitious track to date.
While “Destroyer of the Void” reaches farther into the unknown for the band, the remainder of the album is far and away much more in line with their older material. However, it is not necessarily more of the same, but rather a series of smaller reinventions. The mystical mellow of “Below the Hurricane” draws from the eerie wariness of “Black River Killer,” while “Heaven and Earth” recalls the piano-driven, introspective allure of “Not Your Lover.” Likewise, Eric Earley finds his lady on the water on “The Tree,” accompanied by guest singer Alela Diane on this serene and beautiful duet.
While the calmer side of Blitzen Trapper remains prevalent throughout Destroyer of the Void, those looking for the jam-rock element in past albums may be disappointed. That aspect of their sound still resonates in certain places, but no longer is predominant. “Love and Hate” brings back some of that classic rock feeling as the mid-tempo groove is accompanied with a catchy chorus and crawling guitars.
In the end, not only are Blitzen Trapper extremely adept at finding originality within their well-known roots, but also possess an innate ability to do the same with their older work. While there are minor step forwards across Destroyer of the Void that signal their progression as a band, they always manage to strike a powerful middle ground between freshness and familiarity. As a result, the Portland band seem as comfortable in their shoes as ever, making a record that is truly them, rather than in the likeness of they should be.
Welcome to the War on Pop's Mix Mondays--a weekly 8 song playlist for your own enjoyment! Enjoy the mix below or at http://8tracks.com/waronpop/mix-mondays-38-june-7-2010. Each week's playlist will also be available on the top right column.
Volume 38: 6/7/2010
1. The Dodos - Walking
2. Elvis Perkins in Dearland - Shampoo
3. Dutchess and the Duke - Out of Time
4. New Pornographers - Challengers
5. Lightning Dust - Antonia Jane
6. Moondoggies - Black Shoe
7. Califone - Funeral Singers
8. J. Tillman - James Blues
A couple of weekends ago, Bon Iver's Justin Vernon reunited with current Peter Wolf Crier drummer Brian Moen for a one-off show of their former band The Shouting Matches. During the show, the two did a cover of the classic blues number "Death Letter" by Son House. While both musicians' current endeavors are distinctly defined by their mellower and more introspective styles of indie-folk, here we get to see another side of them rock out to this widely-covered standard.
Free Energy may not be a household name yet, but I have feeling they will be soon. On the heels of releasing their power rock, riff-laden throwback debut record Stuck on Nothing a few months ago, the band has been tirelessly touring in their display of a powerful, melodic and shining brand of classic rock revival. While Stuck on Nothing was fantastic, the group’s efforts are accentuated in performance, as seen at their show at the Atlanta’s Star Bar.
Allowing those already perceived freewheeling tendencies to run loose through their infectious stage presence and rambunctious showmanship, Free Energy stands as a time bomb waiting to explode. This band is a budding arena rock outfit trapped playing in a small bar with the capacity of approximately one hundred people. While it may be not long before their sound lands them playing venues big enough to hold their sound, the Philly-based outfit is making the most of where they are at now.
The five-piece kicked off their set with their album’s opener “Free Energy,” as frontman Paul Spranger as strutted across the stage declaring “We’re gonna start a new life, and see how it goes.” Between the tearing riffs of “Free Energy” and the melodic synthesizers on “Hope Child,” Free Energy came out in full force. With his long outdated perm, drummer Nick Shuminsky pounded like clockwork throughout set, while the rest of the band led the way with their retro tank tops and all their 70’s glory. What emerged was an hour-long set filled with nostalgic anthems in the likes of Thin Lizzy, Big Star and Cheap Trick.
Both opening acts Jukebox the Ghost and Miniature Tigers came out for a 'The Last Waltz' appearance as all three bands contributed to the summer anthem “Dream City” and the laidback “Something in Common”—both with nearly 15 people on a stage that fits four comfortably. Free Energy closed their main set with the gloriously bloated “Bang Pop,” before returning for a two-song encore highlighted by a reprise of “Free Energy,” the show’s opening song. As the band provided the crowd with one last dose of glam-rock revivalism, their seeming enjoyment of where their new life has gone was every bit apparent in the simple observation of their carefree and energetic disposition.
Over the past year, one of my favorite new bands has been the lo-fi, summer-themed project Best Coast. Former Pocahaunted member Bethany Cosentino has been sporadically writing surf-rock songs and releasing EP's throughout 2009 and early 2010--with much speculation building around her potential first full-length album. And with the likes of the infectious "When I'm With You," and "Sun Was High (So Was I)," who could blame us?
Well the wait is almost over, as Best Coast has announced the release of Crazy For You, expected to come out on July 27 via Mexican Summer. Crazy For You appears to be not only one of the better collections of laid back summer anthems, but also among the breakout albums of 2010. While there are no further details at the moment regarding the track-list, here are some of her previously released tracks to hold you over until then.
Experimental rocker Ariel Pink has been making music in the form of relatively obscure and sporadic releases for the better part of almost 15 years. Ambient yet accessible, Pink has exemplified the lo-fi aesthetic throughout his career.
With his new project Haunted Graffiti, Pink will release his new album Before Today next week (via 4AD--his first 'major release'). The Los Angeles Times has provided a full a stream as a preview for the week leading up to the official release. Check out the embed below.
The premise for "Repeat Offenders" is simple--take 8 songs that I have played continuously over the course of the past week, and share them with you. Classics, new tracks, hits, rarities--anything goes, as long as I couldn't get it out of my head! Now to the songs, in no particular order.
-Here We Go Magic - "Collector"
-New Pornographers - "Moves"
-Moondoggies - "Changing"
-Led Zeppelin - "Boogie with Stu"
-Rolling Stones - "I Just Want To See His Face"
-Beach Boys - "Don't Talk (Put Your Hand on My Shoulder)"
-Black Keys - "Never Gonna Give You Up"
-B.o.B. (Ft. Janelle Monae) - The Kids
