In my first blog post I mentioned all of the stuff I like to do and would talk about here. I forgot to mention music. I love music. I don't listen quite as much as I used to. One of the main reasons is I like a lot of music that says "fuck" and I'm uncomfortable playing it in front of my son. I'd hate for his first word to be fuck.
So here's how it's gonna work. I'm going to name ten songs working up to number one. I will also provide a little blurb defending myself. Oh, and yes, I am saying the ten best songs on earth. Go big or go home right? It's good to make lists too. Even if you change your mind five minutes later or forget a really important song. There's nothing worse than saying you like all music. If you can't break it down you might as well say you like no music.
Ok here we go. Without further ado:
10: Destroy Everything You Touch by LadyTron
This song rules. Helen Marnie's beautiful voice combined with entrancing electronic music. You can't help but get caught up in this song
9: Vicarious by Tool
Tool is the band that my generation listens to that will still be listened to a hundred years from now. The music is complex yet beautiful and artistic. The guitarist, Adam Jones is responsible for their art and music videos which are just otherworldly.
8: Too Drunk to Fuck by Dead Kennedys
C'mon how can you not like this song? If it still offends you you need to spend more time on the internet. This is pretty pg-13 anymore. And seriously, haven't we all been here?
7: My Vampire by Sohodolls
Okay so I'm a sucker for europop with sexy female singers. I can't help it. This song is badass. I promise you too, I liked this group BEFORE I knew that Maya Von Doll was a sex kitten.
6: Ghost Town Shiny Toy Guns
Okay. So this probably isn't my favorite STG song. But it's definitely my favorite STG video. It's like Hannah Barbera porn! I do love this song when I'm doing a workout.
5: Angel of Death by Slayer
This band has been melting faces since 1978! They are so good in so many ways. In my opinion the riff at 1:40 might be the baddest metal riff ever written. If you don't like metal but are going to give it an honest shot LISTEN closely to this song. You may be changed. Did I mention these guys are the best live show I've ever been too?
4: Water Line by Sage Francis
The most gifted poet I've ever heard. Calling him a rapper would be disrespectful. This song is beautiful. It gives me shivers every time I hear it.
3: This Love by Pantera
This is the most beautiful song ever written by a metal band. And Dimebag's riff at 2:47 is silly wicked!
2: Pyramid Song by Radiohead
Wow. Just Wow. I love this song so much. The first time I heard it it blew my mind. And it continues to every time I hear it. If it hasn't blown your mind. Try to tell me what time it's in. Radiohead is probably the other band besides Tool from my generation that will still be listened to 100 years from now
1: Beneath the Howling Stars Cradle of Filth
Okay as of this moment. This is my favorite song. It has it all. The drummer, Nicholas Barker, who is arguably the best drummer to ever live is in top form on this track. Vocalist, Dani Filth, is totally on a different level. Not only is his voice super extreme but his lyrics are beautifully composed creating a surreal, dark, sexy fantasy land and the accompaniment vocals from Sarah Jezebel Deva are perfect. This band isnt' for everyone, but in my opinion they are the best.
Whoo! This post took forever finding all of this music in forms worth presenting. It's worth it though for the kind words and facebook thumbs I get in return. Thanks again for reading!
-Ben
I'm down w/ number 4, fershur!
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