Thursday, February 12, 2009

Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream

Siamese Dream

Siamese Dream is one of the best alternative rock albums of the 90s. It is my favorite album by the Smashing Pumpkins. The songs have a lot of guitar and some great guitar playing. Songs here are "Cherub Rock", "Quiet", "Today", "Hummer", "Rocket", "Soma", "Geek U.S.A.", "Mayonaise", "Spaceboy", "Silverfuck", "Sweet Sweet", "Disarm", and "Luna". Alternative rock fans will want to hear this album.

No Doubt - Tragic Kingdom

Tragic Kingdom

Tragic Kingdom is from 1995. It is a very strong album of ska punk and alternative rock. It has their popular 90s song "Don't Speak". Other songs here are "Spiderwebs", "Excuse Me Mr.", "Just a Girl", "Happy Now?", "Different People", "Hey You", "The Climb", "Sixteen", "Sunday Morning", "You Can Do It", "World Go 'Round", "End It On This", and "Tragic Kingdom". I also like The Singles 1992-2003.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Led Zeppelin rock songs

I listed some rock songs I like by Led Zeppelin.

Achilles Last Stand
Custard Pie
Kashmir
Rock and Roll
Stairway to Heaven
The Song Remains the Same
Trampled Under Foot
Whole Lotta Love

70s rock songs

I listed some 70s rock songs I like.

Achilles Last Stand - by Led Zeppelin
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - by Jim Croce
Dust in the Wind - by Kansas
I Was Made for Lovin' You - by Kiss
Welcome Back (Theme from Welcome Back, Kotter) - by John Sebastian

Friday, February 6, 2009

60s rock songs

I listed some 60s rock songs I like.

Bad Moon Rising - by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Piece of My Heart - by Big Brother & the Holding Company, Janis Joplin
Surf City - by Jan and Dean
SWLABR - by Cream
The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena) - by Jan and Dean

70s rock songs

I listed some 70s rock songs I like.

Barracuda - by Heart
Cat's in the Cradle - by Harry Chapin
Crazy on you - by Heart
Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) - by John Lennon
Me and Bobby McGee - by Janis Joplin & the Full Tilt Boogie Band

Friday, January 30, 2009

70s rock songs

I listed some 70s rock songs I like.

All Right Now - by Free
Baker Street - by Gerry Rafferty
Cold As Ice - by Foreigner
Rhiannon - by Fleetwood Mac
We're an American Band - by Grand Funk Railroad

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Jan & Dean - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

Jan and Dean have many popular 60s surf rock songs. "The Little Old Lady from Pasadena" and "Surf City" are my favorites. Other songs here are "Linda", "Honolulu Lulu", "Drag City", "Dead Man's Curve", "The New Girl in School", "Ride the Wild Surf", "Sidewalk Surfin'", and "You Really Know How to Hurt a Guy".

Paul McCartney - Back in the U.S. Live 2002

Back in the U.S. Live 2002

This live album is from Paul McCartney's 2002 tour. Songs on here are from the 60s when he was with The Beatles, his later songs as a solo artist, and songs with Wings. Some 60s songs are "Hello Goodbye", "All My Loving", "Getting Better", "We Can Work It Out", "Something", "Eleanor Rigby", "Here, There and Everywhere", "Back in the U.S.S.R.", "Can't Buy Me Love", "Let It Be", "Hey Jude", "The Long and Winding Road", "Lady Madonna", "I Saw Her Standing There", "Yesterday", and "Sgt. Pepper's/The End". The 70s songs "Jet", "Band on the Run", "Maybe I'm Amazed", and "Live and Let Die". The 80s song "Coming Up", and many more songs on this live album.

The Who - Tommy

Tommy

Tommy is from 1969 and has one of the most popular songs by The Who; "Pinball Wizard". Other songs I like are "Amazing Journey", "Underture", "The Acid Queen", "Eyesight to the Blind (The Hawker)", and "Cousin Kevin". I also like their A Quick One and Who's Next albums.

The Who - A Quick One

A Quick One

A Quick One is The Who's second album. The 1995 edition has some extra songs. Some of my favorites are "Run Run Run", "Boris the Spider", "I Need You", "Whiskey Man", "Heat Wave", "Cobwebs and Strange", "See My Way", "So Sad About Us", "Disguises", "Happy Jack", and "Man with Money". I also like their Tommy and Who's Next albums.

Blind Faith

Blind Faith

This is the only album by Blind Faith. It is a strong album of blues rock from 1969. Songs here are "Had to Cry Today", "Can't Find My Way Home", "Well All Right", "Presence of the Lord", "Sea of Joy", and " Do What You Like".

Box of Pearls: The Janis Joplin Collection

Box of Pearls: The Janis Joplin Collection

This is a big collection of Janis Joplin's many songs on several albums. My favorites are "Piece of My Heart" and "Me and Bobby McGee". Some other songs I like are "Ball and Chain", Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)", "One Good Man", "As Good As You've Been to This World ", "Tell Mama", "Bye, Bye Baby", "Blindman", "The Last Time", "Turtle Blues", "Down On Me", "Get It While You Can", "Magic of Love", and "Catch Me Daddy". Many more songs are here, along with live versions of songs and outtakes.

Steppenwolf: All Time Greatest Hits

All Time Greatest Hits

This collection has many good 60s and 70s songs by rock band Steppenwolf. My favorite song is "Born to Be Wild". Some other songs I like are "Magic Carpet Ride", "Sookie Sookie", "Rock Me", "Hey Lawdy Mama", "Ride with Me", and "Who Needs Ya".

The Guess Who - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

Many songs by rock band The Guess Who from the 60s and 70s are on this collection. My favorites are "These Eyes" and "American Woman". Some other songs I like are "No Time", "Laughing", "Rain Dance", "Hand Me Down World", "Heartbroken Bopper", and "Dancin' Fool".

The Lovin' Spoonful - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

The Lovin' Spoonful are a 60s pop rock band. Some of my favorite songs on this collection are "Do You Believe in Magic" and "Summer in the City". Some other songs I like are "Daydream", "You Baby", "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice", Younger Girl", "Six O'Clock", and "She's Still a Mystery".

The Byrds - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

The Byrds have many popular rock and pop songs in the 60s. "Turn! Turn! Turn!" is a favorite 60s song. Other songs here are "Mr. Tambourine Man", "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better", "The Bells of Rhymney", "All I Really Want to Do", "Chimes of Freedom", "Eight Miles High", "Mr. Spaceman", "5d (Fifth Dimension), "So You Want to Be a Rock 'N' Roll Star", "My Back Pages", "It Won't Be Wrong", "Set You Free This Time", and "Have You Seen Her Face".

Sunday, January 18, 2009

70s rock songs

I listed some 70s rock songs I like.

Bennie and the Jets - by Elton John
Evil Woman - by Electric Light Orchestra
Go Your Own Way - by Fleetwood Mac
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - by Elton John
Heartache Tonight - by Eagles

Saturday, January 10, 2009

80s rock songs

I listed some 80s rock songs I like.

Heat of the Moment - by Asia
Paradise City - by Guns N' Roses
Play the Game - by Queen
Rosanna - by Toto
Talking in Your Sleep - by The Romantics

John Lennon - Imagine

Imagine

This 1971 album is John Lennon's second solo album and is my favorite one. The songs are rock and blues rock. My favorite is "Imagine". Other songs here are "Crippled Inside", "Jealous Guy", "It's So Hard", "I Don't Wanna Be a Soldier", "Gimme Some Truth", "How Do You Sleep?", "Oh My Love", "How?", and "Oh Yoko!". I also like his John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, Mind Games, Double Fantasy, and Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon albums.

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band

This 1970 album by John Lennon is his first post-Beatles solo album. John Lennon's emotions are strong in these songs. Songs here are "Mother", "Hold On", "I Found Out", "Working Class Hero", "Isolation", "Remember, "Love", "Well Well Well", "Look At Me", "God", and "My Mummy's Dead". I also like his Imagine, Mind Games, Double Fantasy, and Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon albums.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

80s rock songs

I listed some 80s rock songs I like.

Another One Bites the Dust - by Queen
Hold Me - by Fleetwood Mac
Steppin' Out - by Joe Jackson
When Doves Cry - by Prince
Would I Lie to You? - by Eurythmics

70s rock songs

I listed some 70s rock songs I like.

Death on Two Legs (Dedicated to...) - by Queen
Hotel California - by Eagles
Turn to Stone - by Electric Light Orchestra
We Are the Champions - by Queen
Wild World - by Cat Stevens

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Purple Rain [Soundtrack]

Purple Rain [Soundtrack]

This 1984 album by Prince and The Revolution is the soundtrack to the 1984 film Purple Rain. The music is mostly pop, rock, and R&B. My favorite song is "When Doves Cry". Other songs here are "Take Me with U", "The Beautiful Ones", "Computer Blue", "Darling Nikki", "I Would Die 4 U", "Baby I'm a Star", and "Purple Rain". I also like his Ultimate Prince album.

Note: Prince released many great songs and albums. My music blogs have not listed beyond his Purple Rain and Ultimate Prince albums.

80s rock songs

I listed some 80s rock songs I like.

Cum On Feel the Noize - by Quiet Riot
Eye in the Sky - by The Alan Parsons Project
Eye of the Tiger - by Survivor
Hazy Shade of Winter - by The Bangles
Love Is a Battlefield - by Pat Benatar

Sunday, December 21, 2008

In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988-2003

In Time: The Best of R.E.M. 1988-2003

This collection has many songs by R.E.M. from the 80s to the early 00s. The band R.E.M. has a great sound and plays very well. My favorite 80s song is "Stand". The 90s songs "Man on the Moon", "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?", "Losing My Religion", "E-Bow the Letter", "Daysleeper", and "Everybody Hurts". The 00s songs "Bad Day" and "Imitation of Life". A great collection of their songs for R.E.M. fans.

The Allman Brothers Band - Brothers and Sisters

Brothers and Sisters

The Allman Brothers Band Brothers and Sisters album is from 1973 and is southern rock music. It has their popular song and my favorite; "Ramblin' Man". Other songs here are "Wasted Words", "Come and Go Blues", "Jelly Jelly", "Southbound", "Jessica", and "Pony Boy". I also like their Enlightened Rogues album.

The Allman Brothers Band - Enlightened Rogues

Enlightened Rogues

Enlightened Rogues is southern rock music and is from 1979. My favorite song is "Pegasus". Other songs here are "Crazy Love", "Can't Take It with You", "Need Your Love So Bad", "Blind Love", "Try It One More Time", "Just Ain't Easy", and "Sail Away". I also like their Brothers and Sisters album.

AC/DC - Let There Be Rock

Let There Be Rock

Let There Be Rock is my favorite 70s AC/DC album. It is a very strong album of hard rock and blues rock. Songs here are "Go Down", "Dog Eat Dog", "Let There Be Rock", "Bad Boy Boogie", "Problem Child", "Overdose", "Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be", and "Whole Lotta Rosie". I also like their Back in Black and The Razors Edge albums.

Peter Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive!

Frampton Comes Alive!

This is a live rock album by Peter Frampton from 1976. The live songs on the album are from 1975. The album has his popular 70s rock song "Show Me the Way". Other songs here are "Something's Happening", "Doobie Wah", "It's a Plain Shame", "All I Want to Be (Is By Your Side)", "Wind of Change", "Baby, I Love Your Way", "I Wanna Go to the Sun", "Penny for Your Thoughts", "(I'll Give You) Money", "Shine On", "Jumping Jack Flash", "Lines on My Face", and "Do You Feel Like We Do".

70s rock songs

I listed some 70s rock songs I like.

Baby I'm-a Want You - by Bread
Born to Run - by Bruce Springsteen
Fame - by David Bowie
Make It with You - by Bread
Saturday in the Park - by Chicago

Boston

Boston

This debut album by Boston is from 1976, and has the popular 70s rock song "More Than a Feeling". Other songs here are "Peace of Mind", "Foreplay/Long Time", "Rock & Roll Band", "Smokin'", "Hitch a Ride", "Something About You", and "Let Me Take You Home Tonight".

Styx - Greatest Hits

Greatest Hits

This collection has songs by Styx from the 70s and 80s. Their 80s hit song "The Best of Times" is my favorite. Some other songs I Like are "Mr. Roboto", the 70s songs "Lady '95" and "Babe". "Lady '95" is re-recorded for the compilation. The other 70s songs "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)", "Renegade", and "Come Sail Away".

The Very Best of Linda Ronstadt

The Very Best of Linda Ronstadt

Linda Ronstadt has many popular songs in many different music genres from the 60s on. This collection has her songs from the 60s to the 90s. My favorites are "Blue Bayou" and "You're No Good". Some other songs I like are "Different Drum" (with The Stone Poneys), "Heat Wave", "It's So Easy", "When Will I Be Loved", and "Ooh Baby Baby".

Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon

Lennon Legend: The Very Best of John Lennon

This collection has many of John Lennon's songs from the 60s to the 80s. Some of my favorite songs are "Imagine", "Instant Karma!", "Mother", "Power to the People", "Love", "Working Class Hero", "Woman", "(Just Like) Starting Over", and "Nobody Told Me". I also like his John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, Imagine, Mind Games, and Double Fantasy albums.