Original video located here. Accessed 30th May 2016
Song title: Edge of Town
Artist: Middle Kids
Year: 2018
Why I like this song:
Well isn't this a gem. If this is a debut then it certainly is from an act that appears fully formed.
Here's hoping it leads to future triumphs.
Original video located here. Accessed 1st June 2021
Song title: If I Could Talk
Artist: The Lemonheads
Year: 1996
Why I like this song:
One of the most cheerful songs about drugs ever made.
Yeah, we may get suckered in the winning guitar riff and the (seemingly) nonsensical words but one could make the argument that the nature of this song leaves it open for interpretation.
And to that end this song did indeed speak to me: Going by the chorus, one would think this is a song about the need for communication - which in turn resonated with me as an autistic teen.
That may not have been the intent but it floated my boat.
Original video located here. Accessed 25th May 2016
Song title: From a Million Miles
Artist: Single Gun Theory
Year: 1991
Why I like this song:
Lately I've been listening to Single Gun Theory's album Like Stars in My Hands.
I knew of this band through their wonderful single Fall - said song isn't on this album but I was still curious to find out more. After all, when electronic/house/dance music was gathering steam and commanding dance floors over the world, did Australia have anything to bring to the table?
Certainly this seems different from what was happening at the time (The KLF anyone?) what with unusual samples, use of world music and ethereal vocals but that's what makes it stand out more.
So here's to that pioneering spirit.
Original video located here. Accessed 23rd May 2016
Song title: Hyperreal (Orbit mix)
Artist: Shamen
Year: 1990
Why I like this song:
Recently I got a copy of the Shamen's En-Tact album.
I already knew of the Shamen through the big hits Move Any Mountain and Ebenezer Goode so it's interesting to hear what else they had to say for themselves.
It is particularly fascinating to hear En-Tact now as it's emblematic of that era of early nineties. If anyone wanted to know what house music was like back then, then all they need to do was listen to this. And this was guided by the hands of producer William Orbit and his touch is as sure as ever.
Original video located here. Accessed 23rd December 2018
Song title: If Only
Artist: Hoodoo Gurus
Year: 1996
Why I like this song:
When I was a kid in the eighties, the Hoodoo Gurus seemed like the best band ever. So it was quite a surprise to find that, by the time I turned fourteen, that they were still together and still pumping out quality songs.
Some may overlook this one but I think it's one of the Gurus' best: It's power pop done right and boasts a killer opening guitar riff.
Original video located here. Accessed 13th May 2016
Song title: Here in Your Bedroom
Artist: Goldfinger
Year: 1996
Why I like this song:
With my teen discovery of punk, it wouldn't be too long before I came across it's brother genre, ska.
Needless to say, this certainly is a fun song and achieves the unlikely feat of making the prospect of staying in one's bedroom appealing....
Original video located here. Accessed 11th February 2017
Song title: Fascination
Artist: David Bowie
Year: 1975
Why I like this song:
Quite the left turn to hear David Bowie take up soul music but I guess numerous left turns should be expected by now.
My favourite song on Young Americans, helped by that clavinet and the vocals of one Luther Vandross.
Original video located here. Accessed 6th May 2016
Song title: Whoever You Are
Artist: Geggy Tah
Year: 1996
Why I like this song:
A snappy song that is, naturally, great to listen to in the car. Funny how a lot of songs one listens to when driving are associated with aggression and going fast, this is far more laid back.
And all the better for it. Why shouldn't there be more laid back driving songs?
Also fun fact: This is how hotshot producer Greg Kurstin got his start
Original video located here. Accessed 4th May 2016
Song title: Mazeru no Kiken
Artist: Kinniku Shoujo Tai
Year: 2015
Why I like this song:
The most macho opening theme to any TV series I have heard. Still, it sells it's parent series, Ushio and Tora, and does it HARD.