Friday, September 22, 2006

Number 809 - Blues Traveler



Number 809

Blues Traveler

"Run Around"

(1995)
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Genre:Blues
"A brief history for the uninitiated: based in New York and formed in 1988, Blues Traveler released their self-titled first album on A&M in 1990; it was quickly followed by Travelers & Thieves in September 1991. Singer/harmonica player John Popper was hospitalized following a serious motorcycle accident in 1993 but by the end of the year he was back on stage, performing in a wheelchair. When Blues Traveler released their third album, it broke into Billboard’s Top 100, and by the time they recorded their fourth album (Four), the band had officially broke: The album spawned one of the biggest hits of 1995 – the Grammy-winning “Run-Around.”
Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs ranked this song at Number (Grammy means phooey to us) and the Album ranked at Number (We are the Law!)
This song has a crowbarred rating of 63.5 out of 108
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Number 808 - Carole King


Number 808

Carole King

"Its Too Late"

(1971)
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Genre:Singer-Songwriter
"In 1971, Carole King released Tapestry, which stayed on the charts for over six years and was the best-selling album of the era. A quiet, reflective work which proved seminal in the development of the singer/songwriter genre, Tapestry also scored a pair of hit singles, "So Far Away" and the chart-topping "It's Too Late," whose flip side, "I Feel the Earth Move," garnered major airplay as well. 1971's Music also hit number one, and generated the hit "Sweet Seasons"; 1972's Rhymes & Reasons reached number two on the charts, and 1974's Wrap Around Joy, which featured the hit "Jazzman," hit the number one spot. "
One of the worlds more beautiful songs.
Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs ranked this song at Number 469 and the Album ranked at Number 36
This song has a crowbarred rating of 63.5 out of 108
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Number 810 - Rick James



Number 810

Rick James

"Superfreak"

(1981)
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Genre:Funk
One of the most recognisable tunes in music history, its been used countless times in movie soundtracks and TV shows.
How many of you have heard this on the radio while driving and finding yourself yelling "Superfreak" to bewildered passer bys out the window?
Oh, only you Mr Timberlake. I see, Hmmm.. Moving along.
Feb 1, 1948 – Aug 6, 2004
"Disappointed because Garden of Love wasn't as well received as it should have been,
Rick James made a triumphant return to defiant, in-your-face funk with the triple-platinum Street Songs. This was not only his best-selling album ever, it was also his best period, and certainly the most exciting album released in 1981. The gloves came all the way off this time, and James is as loud and proud as ever on such arresting hits as "Super Freak," "Give It to Me Baby," and "Ghetto Life." Ballads aren't a high priority, but those he does offer (including his stunning duet with Teena Marie, "Fire and Desire") are first-rate. One song that's questionable (to say the least) is the inflammatory "Mr. Policeman," a commentary on police misconduct that condemns law enforcement in general instead of simply indicting those who abuse their authority. But then, the thing that makes this hot-headed diatribe extreme is what makes the album on the whole so arresting -- honest, gut-level emotion. James simply follows what's in his gut and lets it rip. Even the world's most casual funksters shouldn't be without this pearl of an album"
"In 1990, MC Hammer scored a massive hit with "U Can't Touch This," which consisted of his rap over the instrumental track of "Super Freak." That should have made for a career rebirth, but James was plagued by drug and legal problems that found him more frequently in court and in jail rather than in the recording studio. The majority of his legal woes behind him, James returned in 1997 with Urban Rapsody, which didn't yield any hits but was well accepted by critics. Rick James died of a heart attack on August 6, 2004, at his Los Angeles home"
Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs ranked this song at Number (Yea Right) and the Album ranked at Number (Nope, but boy did he make a good career move)
This song has a total rating of 63.5 out of 108
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Friday, August 04, 2006

Number 963 - Spin Doctors


Number 963

Spin Doctors

"Two Princes"

(1993)
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Genre:Alt Pop

Damn, i know there was something special about these guys, what a shame they didn't achieve what they could have, but to late, history is already written. Hey lets read some history ! (Oh shut up it might be interesting)

"After nearly a year of solid touring, the Spin Doctors scored a huge, unexpected success with the incessantly catchy "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong." The rest of Pocket Full of Kryptonite will please fans of that song; the album is full of the loose, leisurely three-chord pop/rock jams the specialize in. It may be unfair to compare them to the , but the Doctors often suggest a lighter, more pop-oriented version of that band. While all of the best tracks were issued as singles ("Jimmy Olsen's Blues," "Two Princes," and "Little Miss"), there are still enough good moments on the rest of the album to please anyone who loves the hits"

Ok, you were right that wasn't interesting. But surely there must be something....

"After a live EP caught their early potential, they released this uncharacteristically tight debut album. As a jam band in the vein of Blues Traveler and , built a grassroots following by playing anywhere and everywhere. Featuring several hits that could have appeared on a Band album, Kryptonite became an immediate frat-rock favorite. Thanks to a spotless production, the tight groove of "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong," "Two Princes," and "Jimmy Olsen's Blues" immediately connected with audiences who seemed to find singer 's hapless hippie lyrics and goofy grin a winning combination". --[Rob O'Connor]
Ok i concede, still, this song and "Little Miss" you must listen to. Trust me.
For Blues Traveler see Number 809
What does Rolling Stone think about Spin Drs?
At the beginning of the 1990s, lower Manhattan was a rock & roll paradise. New York was an oasis for free thinkers, and the crumbling real-estate market made it possible for a new generation of clubs to become the spawning grounds for a new scene. Wetlands, Continental Divide, the Rodeo Bar, Paddy Reilly's and McGovern's were only some of the venues presenting local bands. Out of this came the most furious round of New York signings since the mid-'70s punk explosion. Spin Doctors were the first of these bands to be signed, followed by Blues Traveler, Black 47, Phish and God Street Wine. The Doctors remain the most popular on the strength of Pocket Full of Kryptonite and the hit "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong." That popularity is based on universal rock & roll virtues – the tuneful grooves and the neohippie charm of vocalist Chris Barron. ~ [Source:Rolling Stone]
Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs ranked this song at Number (Nope, they were busy listening to Christian Radio) and the Album ranked at Number (They missed that one, really?)
This song has a crowbarred rating of 52.3 out of 108
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