Helmet "Bad Mood"
from Strap it On
A misprint that is on many copies of this album (including mine) titles this song as "Bad Moon" which I find pretty funny for some reason. "Bad Mood" is a much more sensical name for a Helmet song I think. This one's a classic and definitely sets itself apart from the rest of the tracks. It's fast, heavy, angry, short and to the point; the relentlessly chugging stop n go riff is instantly memorable. The "solo" is great and ups the energy for the end. I love the almost-mechanical feel to it - just helps imbed the image of these dudes as just a well-oiled alt/metal machine, circa 1990, just grinding away.
Wilco "That's Not the Issue"
from A.M.
I'd say this is a moment during the album that might polarize listeners a bit. Whereas during the first 6 tracks there is a noticeable country influence being softened by polite alternative rock, here they let banjo-strumming madness do most of the talking. Is it safe to assume Conor Oberst was probably listening to this stuff? This to me is the ultimate driving-through-rural-Vermont song.
Alice in Chains "Whale & Wasp"
from Jar of Flies
Awesome instrumental track using just guitars and violin I believe. I love the guitar tone, the 'howl' is especially haunting, just an overall very creepy, sad, epic feel to it. Kinda reminds me of some of those old Black Sabbath instrumentals ("Fluff", "Orchid", "Laguna Sunrise"). Goes great with an autumn hike at sunrise.
Pere Ubu "Dub Housing"
from Dub Housing
Honestly any of the tracks from Dub Housing could be in this spot, each one of them has so much resonance and unique charm. The title track is fittingly excellent though - a simple and goofy hook ("We know-ohh") carries it, typical crazed vocals that sound like they're coming through the wall, sax-gone-haywire, randomly uttered syllables, mystery noises. 1:38-2:42 is a stunning musical break that starts off like an aimless shamble only to stumble upon a twisted culmination.
Kendrick Lamar "Money Trees"
from good kid, m.A.A.d city
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