Original video located here. Accessed 30th March 2017
Song title: James Bond Theme
Artist: Moby
Originally Done By: John Barry Orchestra
Year: 1997
Why I like this song:
Before Play came out in 1999, I was already aware of Moby - largely through this.
Years later, i have found this to be an awesome song to drive to;)
Original video located here. Accessed 27th March 2017
Song title: Green Light
Artist: Lorde
Year: 2017
Why I like this song:
I will admit that when Lorde arrived with Royals, I wasn't sure what to make of her. And I certainly didn't think much of the copy-cats she has inspired in her wake. But with this song, I take back every bad thing I may have said of Lorde.
First I love how it shifts gears, going from 'bitching about my ex' to 'I'm going out and having fun'. I love the energy. I love the debt to nineties house/dance music. And you can't refuse that refrain:
"I waited for it! The green light! I want it!"
And honestly? I can't think of anything that can make one charge out of their seat and run out of the house. In which case, this song must be doing something right.
And hey, when everyone sounds like you, you may as well doing something different.
Original video located here. Accessed 21st March 2017
Song title: Deadweight
Artist: Beck
Year: 1997
Why I like this song:
I recall this song being released for the movie A Life Less Ordinary. Was it an outtake from Odelay? Maybe but it certainly wouldn't be out of place on it. Very strange and yet very breezy at the same time.
"Don't / Let / The / Sun catch you crying..."
Original video located here. Accessed 13th March 2017
Song title: The Female of the Species
Artist: Space
Year: 1997
Why I like this song:
Oh yeah, it was International Women's Day last week.....
This is still a fun listen with it's witty lyrics and equally bizarre production.
Some might say that 'funny' songs can get annoying quickly but I have yet to tire of this one
Original video located here. Accessed 7th March 2017
Song title: Sandman
Artist: Blue Boy
Year: 1997
Why I like this song:
Summer may be over here in Australia (at time of writing) but it's still clear blue sky outside so here's something to go with it: Blue Boy's follow up to Remember Me!
Back in the day, Remember Me was a a significant hit for reasons that baffled me. Years later, it is still remembered (badumtish) which still baffles me - so you sampled Marlena Shaw? So what? But I personally thought that this, was the superior song.
Gotta love the summer vibe that comes from this. Or maybe that's just me. One More Time!
Original video located here. Accessed 13th May 2023
Song title: Red Fraction
Artist: Mell
Year: 2006
Why I like this song:
It's the opening to Black Lagoon and it's as nasty & brutal as it's parent anime.
Engrish ahoy
Original video located here. Accessed 10th August 2024
Song title: Touch the Fire
Artist: Icehouse
Year: 1988
Why I like this song:
Last year for Christmas my sister got me a ticket to see Icehouse perform live. As is often the case with the live acts I have seen, this has been a long time coming as this is one of many bands I was aware of when I was a kid (and I still stand by my notion that the 1980s was a golden age for Australian pop music).
It was a very good show: Iva and his lads were all in top form.
Unsurprisingly, the setlist had the biggest portion from the Man of Colours era with the Flowers era being a close second. Touch of Fire was interesting as it had Cameron take the lead vocals (doesn't Iva sing it any more?). They sneaked in T-Rex and David Bowie covers. Everyone went nuts for Great Southern Land. And all the hits were there and well very well received.
Truly a great show. And I bet six-year old me was delighted it happened,