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1. Gloria - U2
Just the most exhillarating song from the most exhillarating band of all time. The adrenaline of the final chorus is unmatched. The sheer enthusiasm and passion in Bono's vocal is genuine, borne out of both spontanaeity and the underlying spiritual struggle he, Edge and Larry were sharing. And there's a bass solo complimenting the gloriously bouncy rhythm. The most cracking of them all.
YouTube - U2 - Gloria
2. Made Of Stone - The Stone Roses
Intrigued me endlessly after first hearing it on a B-grade American movie. Was convinced that it was an American artist, the way the song kind of rolled in sync with the mid-western landscape during the film. Would have made a great video clip. Then I found out it was a band from Manchester, and a band who were really quite special. This song is their finest moment. King Monkey in a cage - "tin twisted grills grin back at me". Lovingly explosive.
YouTube - Stone Roses - Made of Stone (audio only)
3. The Queen Is Dead - The Smiths
A wicked, epic, rhythm underlines the most remarkable contribution from Morrissey, and it's not only what he says but how he says it. He spits it out marvellously. This song showcases Morrissey at his finest, the wit, the sarcasm, the social commentary, the contemporariness of the whole thing. Timeless. And gee, this is well produced.
YouTube - # 78 : The Queen Is Dead - The Smiths
4. True Faith - New Order
On a very personal level, something eternally refreshing and uplifting about this song. Can always be relied upon to reinvigorate my mood, it's quite the stimulant. As great as Joy Division were, they were never gonna create something like this with Curtis out front. I find JD and NO incomparable, they fulfil different needs. This song fulfils it's own need better than anything else.
YouTube - New Order - True Faith
5. Follow You Down - Gin Blossoms
A most straightforward pop-rock song but it's the compatability of all of the parts in the sum of the whole arrangement that is pleasing. Every hook is in the right place, and strikes the perfect chord. Robin Wilson's vocal is soothing and warm, and the harmonica is just Massive nostalgia factor too.
YouTube - Gin Blossoms - Follow You Down: Relaid Audio
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Outsiders:
How Soon Is Now - The Smiths
Where The Streets Have No Name - U2
Beautiful Day - U2
PDA - Interpol
All Over You - Live
Acquiesce - Oasis
Disorder - Joy Division
Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles
Writing To Reach You - Travis
Born Slippy - Underworld
Children - Robert Miles
An End Has A Start - Editors
Just the most exhillarating song from the most exhillarating band of all time. The adrenaline of the final chorus is unmatched. The sheer enthusiasm and passion in Bono's vocal is genuine, borne out of both spontanaeity and the underlying spiritual struggle he, Edge and Larry were sharing. And there's a bass solo complimenting the gloriously bouncy rhythm. The most cracking of them all.
YouTube - U2 - Gloria
2. Made Of Stone - The Stone Roses
Intrigued me endlessly after first hearing it on a B-grade American movie. Was convinced that it was an American artist, the way the song kind of rolled in sync with the mid-western landscape during the film. Would have made a great video clip. Then I found out it was a band from Manchester, and a band who were really quite special. This song is their finest moment. King Monkey in a cage - "tin twisted grills grin back at me". Lovingly explosive.
YouTube - Stone Roses - Made of Stone (audio only)
3. The Queen Is Dead - The Smiths
A wicked, epic, rhythm underlines the most remarkable contribution from Morrissey, and it's not only what he says but how he says it. He spits it out marvellously. This song showcases Morrissey at his finest, the wit, the sarcasm, the social commentary, the contemporariness of the whole thing. Timeless. And gee, this is well produced.
YouTube - # 78 : The Queen Is Dead - The Smiths
4. True Faith - New Order
On a very personal level, something eternally refreshing and uplifting about this song. Can always be relied upon to reinvigorate my mood, it's quite the stimulant. As great as Joy Division were, they were never gonna create something like this with Curtis out front. I find JD and NO incomparable, they fulfil different needs. This song fulfils it's own need better than anything else.
YouTube - New Order - True Faith
5. Follow You Down - Gin Blossoms
A most straightforward pop-rock song but it's the compatability of all of the parts in the sum of the whole arrangement that is pleasing. Every hook is in the right place, and strikes the perfect chord. Robin Wilson's vocal is soothing and warm, and the harmonica is just Massive nostalgia factor too.
YouTube - Gin Blossoms - Follow You Down: Relaid Audio
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Outsiders:
How Soon Is Now - The Smiths
Where The Streets Have No Name - U2
Beautiful Day - U2
PDA - Interpol
All Over You - Live
Acquiesce - Oasis
Disorder - Joy Division
Strawberry Fields Forever - The Beatles
Writing To Reach You - Travis
Born Slippy - Underworld
Children - Robert Miles
An End Has A Start - Editors