I was listening to the greatest album ever made over the weekend: Everclear's Songs From An American Movie. Up-bup: before you argue Everclear's Slow Motion Daydream is the greatest album of all-time, I got 2 songs for ya: Now That It's Over with its When the Levee Breaks drums, its Wall-Of-Sound-esque sound, and its scathing lyrics that make Rassles' rants on Bonnie Bodelia sound like lovefests and Out Of My Depth with lyrics dedicated to a different dysfunctionality. I toyed with making available 6 or 7 songs from this album, but decided to limit it to 2. I'm lazy, ok? Enjoy!
BTW: Everclear's first 4 albums are the best "First 4" of any band, but Van Halen and the White Stripes are close runner-ups in case you were wondering. Everclear's 5th album stunk, though, and their 6th was fairly mediocre as well.
9 comments:
Heartspark Dollarsign: The soundtrack to my summer, age 17.
My ex-boyfriend insisted I listen to that album and it is actually really good. Finally, you're right about something!!!
Don't get me wrong. I like Everclear. But I can't tell one album from the next. All their songs pretty much sound the same. And my favorite will always be "Santa Monica."
Wrong.
IR: I hope you mean you were listening to it non-stop vs. living all the disfunctionality sung about in the songs. I mean, did you have a "Herione Girl"?
Red: Dude, you're freaking me out! I didn't expect you to agree with me here, but I'm glad you're on board.
BE: I understand what you're saying, but if you give these albums a few more listens, you'll see my point.
Jackson: Anyone who defends Culture Club being in their music collection gets no say here.
Actually, this is something I can support wholeheartedly.
Shutting me down doesn't make your statement correct.
A short list of bands whose first four albums are better than Everclear's:
AC/DC
U2
Aerosmith
Blue Oyster Cult
Kiss
The Ramones
I'm sure there are more....
Jackson: AC-DC: no,
U2: Are you insane?,
Aerosmith: OK, now you're making me think here. What have got? Aerosmith, Get Your Wings, Toys In The Attic, and Rocks. Close, but I'm sticking with Everclear.
BOC: Nope
Kiss: Nope
Ramones: We got The Ramones, Leave Home, Rocket to Russia, and Road to Ruin. Wow. You got me with R2R, I'm calling it a draw.
I got something I think you'll enjoy on my post today...
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