1/8/2023 0 Comments I mean two words rock song![]() Given that the working title for this Eagles hit was ‘Mexican Reggae’ it is understandable why the band don’t take claims of devil worship too seriously. From its relationship to, founder of the Church Of Satan, Anton LaVey, who is said to be clearly visible in the cover photo, to the (perhaps dubious) hidden lyrics which can be heard when playing a certain section of the song in reverse. However, this has not guarded the song from associations with Satanic undertones and messages. I can’t find this song anywhere like anywhere it’s like it was wiped from the internet (I mean the lyrics I can find the official music video I just can’t find the lyrics. The band themselves later stated that the song is in fact about a literal hotel - The Beverly Hills Hotel, which is featured on the album’s cover. With murky and ambiguous lyrics, it’s not hard to see why so many have opined on the true meaning behind the song - the darker side of the American Dream, prison, drug use etc, have all been popular interpretations. This classic rock staple has long thought (by some fans) to contain a darker connotation. A solid hour featuring a whole lot of really good, really short songs.Another surprising one for the backmasking list! Never mind supreme courts losing their minds over coded messages within Judas Priest albums or the influence Twister Sister were having on the youth of America. And guess what? This isn’t just a list I came up with. The Figgs ask that age-old question: why don’t you quit your bitchin’?Īnd there you go! 35 great rock songs that are less than two minutes long. I love the way they flip all the cliches on their heads. NOFX – “What’s the Matter With Parents Today?” Your second favorite band from New Zealand. Each kindergartner has their own distinct personality. They Might Be Giants – “Letter, Not a Letter” John Darnielle is definitely one of my Top 5 lyricists. If you haven’t seen The Rutles, stop whatever you’re doing and watch it. This band comes from Canada.Įverything this band does sounds like it should have hit the Top 40 in 1964. ![]() I don’t know much about this band, I just know this song’s awesome. The second appearance by this fake band from a movie.īenson might be better known as a member of the Raconteurs. Spoiler alert: he’s not.Ĭrash and the Boys – “We Hate You, Please Die” Now.Įverytime I hear this singer, I think he’s Benjamin Gibbard from Death Cab for Cutie. ![]() Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, stop whatever you’re doing and watch it. I don’t know if it was, but it feels like it. This song feels improvised, like he was making it up on the spot. James Taylor – “Oh Baby, Don’t You Loose Your Lip On Me” I like the way this song builds, adding instruments along the way. Paul and Art prove that you don’t need 7 minutes to write a heart-breakingly beautiful song. This is the only song this hour that would make my all-time Top 50. Relient K – “The Crayons Can Melt On Us For All I Care” Hard rock out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was quite the workout for me, constantly getting songs queued up. This is our 11 th song and we’re still not even halfway through the show. This song is voiced by Strongbad, but it was written by They Might Be Giants. Such a cute song, it really brings back the angst of my teenage years.Īt 1.316 seconds, this is in the Guiness Book of World Records for “Shortest Song.” The Tragically Hip – “Last of the Unplucked Gems” If I ever do an instrumental theme show, this might make the cut. the World, stop whatever you’re doing and go watch it. Someday, I need to do a theme show with nothing but superhero songs.Ĭrash and the Boys – “I Am So Sad. The Presidents of the United States of America – “Ladies and Gentlemen, Part 1”Ī good opening song, welcoming listeners to the show. In August 2015, that theme was “ Two Minute Warning.” Every song was less than two minutes, which meant I could fit over twice as many songs as usual into my one hour show. Every couple months, my KPSU radio show Six Degrees of Rockination has a theme.
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