Gorillaz - Superfast Jellyfish

This wasn't my first earworm this morning. But someone starting singing it and then it got stuck.

Don't waste time, Kim.

Butthole Surfers - Pepper

If you don't know the Butthole Surfers, then you should.

Awesome Idea!

I just had an awesome idea:

Someone should mashup Rush with Bush!

Or get the members of Bush to sing Rush songs, which would sound so awful that it might be good.

They could be called 'Brush'!

Violent Femmes - American Music

Do I like American Music?

I'll say 'yes' as long as Fall Out Boy doesn't count as American Music.

I would rather drink a bucket of warm spit than listen to Fall Out Boy.

Love Bites - Def Leppard

Someone should open a vampire-themed cupcake bar and name it "Love Bites".

That might be the most awesomeness idea I've ever had.

Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline

It's a shame this has become a default Karaoke song for me now. I only sing it because the crowd does that "Da da DAA! So good, so good, so good!"

Ratt - Round and Round

Why the extra 'T', Ratt? Was the regular 'rat' not metal enough? Not glam enough?

Was there a band meaning where someone said, "Guys, we need another T. I'm serious. We are a glam band. The extra T will give us that extra glam!"

And someone agreed with him.

Joe Pug - Nation of Heat

The mighty Joe Pug won't leave my brain today.

His single, Nation of Heat, raises some deep, protesting genes that have laid dormant in my DNA. It makes me want to burn signs of politicians, steal money from churches, and refer a soldier to counseling.

I won't actually do any of those things but I want to.

Kings of Leon - Be Somebody

I think I need to stop doing this blog.

When I wake up now, I will have one song in my head for about 5 minutes. Then about 7 other songs all try to mix in at the same time.

Yesterday, it was Blondie, Modest Mouse, and Dream Theater all jumbled together. By the time I was trying to post to the blog, my internal soundtrack was a mess.

Journey - Don't Stop Believing

You know this Monday could possibly be the most awesome Monday ever.

Because I don't stop believing.

Happy Birthday Robert Plant

I really don't want this blog to turn into a "This day in rock" site.

But I do want to recognize one of the greatest heads of hair in rock 'n roll history.



He also sang pretty good.

Kaiser Cheifs - I Predict a Riot

At what point will the indie rock bands figure out that they are now mainstream?

Then there will be a riot but an indie rock band riot will just be weirdly-bearded guys standing around talking about the lack of existentialism in their music.

Kings of Leon - Revelry

I enjoy Kings of Leon and even saw them in concert.

I have a feeling that they are about 2 years away from sucking badly.

Ratt - Round and Round

Nothing like starting your Friday with some Ratt.

Otis Redding - Try a Little Tenderness

The best part about this song is Got Got Got Got Got Got.

Rush - Fly by Night

I still don't get why Rush is that popular. Yeah, I know Getty Lee is unique and progressive and bleh.

He sounds like a little kid!

Roy Orbison - In Dreams

I assume this song wasn't written to be creepy, but if you really listen to it... it is.

"A candy-colored clown tiptoes to my window..."

Kinda creepy, Roy. Kinda creepy.

Jimi Hendrix - Dolly Dagger

Starting your day with Jimi is like starting your day with bacon.

It's salty, delicious and gives you the energy you need.

Not sure why I'm writing a commercial for Jimi Hendrix Bacon™.

Iron & Wine - Friends They Are Jewels

In this song, Sam Beam tells his Granny to lay her pistol down.

I wish my grandparents had been that interesting.

Iron & Wine - Peng! 33

This song uses the word "prodigious".

Which is so prodigious.

Journey - Lights

This is one of those great songs with lyrics that make no sense. Or maybe I'm too sleepy to make any sense of them.

I think he's trying to say that when it gets dark out, he can't decide if he should go home.

Elvis Costello - Allison

I love Elvis Costello. You know this. I know this. I think I'm going name 2010 'Year of the Costello'.

Dio - Holy Diver

Dio is all that was magical and immortal about metal.

You know, he invented the rock horns, right? \m/

Elvis Costello - I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down

Elvis Costello has become the music I listen to when I don't know what music to listen to.

Riloy Kiley - Portions for Foxes

This song is sex negative.

Too tired to remember

I know there was a song, but I'm too sleepy.

I think it had some music and possibly some lyrics.

Foghat - Slow Ride

The intro to this Foghat classic is about as epic as any song can be.

Plowed - Sponge

As I continue to do this earworm tracking, I have become hyper-aware of the songs in my head.

This morning I had a Jay-Z, Beatles, Sponge mashup going on.

Sponge won simply because I heard it the loudest.

All Through the Day - Old Church Hymn

This was an old spiritual I used to sing in church.

But now I'm a sinner who just sings devil music. My life has improved.

The Beatles - Don't Pass Me By

I know lots of people don't like Ringo Star, but I do.

Iron & Wine - Peng! 33

I picked up "Around the Well" this weekend and I've been listening to it on and off most of the week.

For the most part, the sound style never changes, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's a very relaxing album with two of my favorite things in music: harmony and acoustic guitars.

Unfortunately, most of the songs sound the same.

I Got a Feeling - Black Eyed Peas

I don't like this song. I'm tired of the Peas.

Kings of Leon - Crawl

Such a great intro on this one. I think I'm all about the intro.

I don't need a good chorus or a good bridge or even good lyrics. Gimme 15 seconds of solid intro and I'm golden.

3 Doors Down - Loser

Not to be confused with Beck's Loser, which is a great song.

3 Dorks Down is not a great song, but it's today's earworm.

Cage the Elephant - Aint No Rest for the Wicked

I am both excited and afraid of hearing this song.

In one sense, it has a great throw-back, southern rock sound. But on the other hand, at what point does retro music turn from an homage into mockery?

Metallica - Welcome Home (Sanitarium)

I love the layering of this song. Sounds like there are about 7 guitars playing sometimes.

I was listening to this last night while peeling apples. Cuz peeling apples is totally metal.

Also, it's my birthday.

Kanye West - Jesus Walks

This is one of those songs that hooks me in the first 10 seconds. Love the military sound of this track, which was also used in the movie "Jarhead".

The first 10 seconds of any song is the part that gets me.

Simon & Garfunkel - Somewhere They Can't Find Me

I have returned from 5 days of vacation. I need about 5 more days of sleeping.

Rush - Working Man

I'm still not a "Rush fan". Give me a couple of years.

One Republic - Too Late

I've been slacking on the earworms lately. Since I've moved, I'm out of my routine.

I know both of the people who read this have been very worried.

Frank Sinatra - Summer Wind

Frank is still probably the best male voice ever. I really don't think anyone comes close.

Toy 'R Us Commerical

Yes, it was the Toy 'R Us Commercial Jingle this morning.

"I wanna be a Toy 'R Us Kid!"

Fails.

Velvet Revolver - Fall to Pieces

I remember when Scott Weiland was like the awesomest lead singer ever. STP's Core album is still one of my favorites.

Who came up with "Velvet Revolver" anyway? Sounds like it was computer generated.

PROCESSING... RANDOM ROCK BAND NAME GENERATOR
... SATIN BAZOOKA
... LINEN SWITCHBLADE
... SILK UZI


Actually, Silk Uzi is pretty badass.

The Beatles - With A Little Help From My Friends

I moved this weekend. And I couldn't have got it done... without a little help from my friends.

I am hilarious.

Kiss - Shout It Out Loud

I'm not a Kiss fan. I would probably like Kiss more if I had never seen them. I guess I get thrown off by the makeup.

Lady Gaga - Poker Face

Ok Ok Ok. I know, I know. It's Gaga.

But listen. "Glee" did a great, toned-down duet of "Poker Face" that was very cool. You should Google for it, cuz I'm lazy.

Vampire Weekend - Giving Up the Gun

I really don't like the band name of "Vampire Weekend". It sounds like some Twilight fanfic.

But I do enjoy their music.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes - Home

Due to technical difficulties I can't post the video for this song.

But you can google it or vimeo it or youtube it. Whatever you kids do nowadays.

Amos Lee

I'll give the props to by buddy, Bailey, for introducing me to the very smooth Amos Lee.

Billy Joel - You May Be Right

I might be as crazy as you say.

AC/DC - Whole Lotta Rosie

Can this song be more awesome? I'll tell you.

Nope.

Elvis Costello - Man Out of Time

Normally I love the start of the song the best, but the ending of this Costello classic is very powerful.

Cage The Elephant - Ain't No Rest For The Wicked

I really hope these guys aren't a one-hit wonder.

Talking Heads - Psycho Killer

Hey, I'm tense and nervous and can't relax.

Elvis Costello - Everyday I Write The Book

Oh yeah. It's the Elvis. You like it.

Elvis Costello - Man Out Of Time

I've told you about my musical love affair with Elvis Costello, right? Ok good.

When you sing this out loud, be sure to say "HEAAA- VUUUN." It sounds the best that way.

David Bowie - Modern Love

You know how they have "snow days" when there is so much snow that you shouldn't try going to work?

They need to have "cloud days".

U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday

Annnnd, I'm back! After 6 days of semi-vacation, I have returned.

Savoy Truffle - The Beatles

Thank god, it wasn't Kesha this morning.

The Beatles - I Will

Someone should write a comedy version of this song and call it, "I Won't."

Walking After You - Foo Fighters

This doesn't sound like a Foo Fighters song, but it is. No really, it is.

Killer Queen - Queen

Queen was so ahead of their time.

Wheel in the Sky - Journey

I'm not really sure why I have two Journey songs in a row. I haven't been listening to them. Maybe there's some Journey deep in my heart, just crying to come out.

Journey - Lights

Oh yeah, it's an awesome day.

Ke$ha - Your Love is My Drug

Ok, I like this song now.

Michael Jackson - Billie Jean

I love the old videos now. They're so unique. New videos are just posing.

Blue Oyster Cult - I'm Burnin' for You

I didn't know this song was Blue Oyster Cult.

Tim Minchin - Confessions

Me too, Tim. Me too.

Cheap Trick - Surrender

Huh. This is Cheap Trick. I guess I never realized.

Ben Folds Five - Best Imitation of Myself

Do you think I should take a class to lose my southern accent?

Elton John - Candle in the Wind

I wish Elton John could sing half as well as he used to.

Jordin Sparks - No Air ft. Chris Brown

I could make a Chris-Brown-domestic-violence joke but I'm not gonna.

Tesla - Signs

When I woke up this morning, I sighed. Not Telsa again!

Foo Fighters - Wheels

I've never been in a food fight. I think I should have been by now. I'm 33. Shouldn't a food fight have happened by now? I mean, I'm not old but I've been around for a while. Where's the food fighting?

The Pretenders - Back on the Chain Gang

Happy Thursday. Can I sleep in more?

Talking Heads - And She Was

This wasn't my earworm today, but it was close.

Elvis Costello - Oliver's Army

My computer bit the dust last week and I finally got it mostly repaired.

Back to the music!

Simon & Garfunkel - Richard Cory

He surely must be happy with everything he's got.

The Beatles - Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey

Check out the vinyl... so retro! Yeah, I really don't care.

Elvis Costello - Peace, Love, and Understanding

I have a new love affair. It's Elvis Costello.

Elvis Costello - Radio, Radio

When Elvis Costello was first invited to play SNL, they wouldn't let him play this song.

Then he 'sabatoged' the Beastie Boys to play it.

It's so cool, it gives me shivers.

Simon & Garfunkel - Blessed

I guess I've been listening to S&G a lot...

Simon & Garfunkel - We've Got A Groovy Thing Goin'

Youtube has changed their vidoe embedding features, which is pointless.

Anyway, it's now a pain to embed video. Not groovy, Youtube!

Tesla - Signs

This is when rock and roll gets hokey... but in a good way.

Blink 182 - What's My Age Again?

I remember being 23 when this song came out. I didn't really relate to it. Mostly because Blink 182 sound like they're 12 years old.

Soundgarden - Blow Up The Outside World

I guess the scientists in this video are from some old punk band or something... from Europe.

Weezer - (If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To

This song reminds me that I need to get a Slayer T-shirt.

Led Zeppelin - Good Times Bad Times

Youtube is being stupid this morning and won't let me link the video.



But it's Zeppelin, it's awesome.

Vampire Weekend - Cousins

Such a great video. Looks like they had a blast making it.

Tom Petty - It's Good To Be King

Name me a bad Tom Petty song... I dare ya!

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - The Beatles

Whoa, trippy.

Pearl Jam - The Fixer

I like Nirvana better... just sayin'.

John Butler Trio - Gonna Take It

Like twelve string guitars? Check JBT out...

http://www.ilike.com/artist/John+Butler+Trio/track/Gonna+Take+It?src=onebox

I know, right?

Dolly Parton -- Jolene

This song has amazing lyrics. Thanks to Sarah K. for telling me how awesome Dolly Parton is.

Muse - Time is Running Out

Love the intro to this song. Thanks to Brandon for helping me remember who's song this is.

Weezer - (If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To

"Without you, my heart is blue" is such a wacky, but great lyric.

Honey Pie - The Beatles

Now don't confuse this song with Wild Honey Pie.

Pinback - Fortress

This song was jumbled up with Otis Redding and Willie Nelson.

Wacky.

The Who - Who Are You

I woke up this morning and thought, "What if superman has really been a bad guy all this time?"

I hope you enjoyed that insight into my brain.

Spoon - The Underdog

Thanks to Brandon and Nikki for telling me who this band is. I could only repeat the horns part with any accuracy.

Ellis Island - With A Little Help From My Friends

I heard this on Radio Clash over the weekend. Amazing cover.

Willie Nelson - Whiskey River

Willie is one of my favorite guitarists. His style is so unique,

Soundgarden - Blow Up The Outside World

Such a great grunge tune! Start slow and simple then melt some faces for the chorus.

Foo Fighters - Times Like These

George Bush used this for his re-election campaign in 2004. I bet that's why he won... 'cuz, you know, kids like the rock and rolls.

Willie Nelson - She Is Gone

One year ago today, my mother passed away. About a minute after she passed this song started in my head.

This really isn't a song about death or mothers, but I rarely think about her passing without Willie rolling through my head.

I miss you, Mom.

Radiohead - House of Cards

So I had a different Radiohead song in my head this morning but I can't remember it.

Bummer.

Weezer - Pork and Beans

I can't decide if I like Weezer. I used to love Weezer but they let me down with their last couple albums.

Owl City - Fireflies

This is a good example of a song that I don't particually like, but it's in my head this morning.

It's catchy I guess.

AC/DC - Whole Lotta Rosie

I think this song could secretly be about masturbation.

Foo Fighters - Let it Die

Dave Grohl has hinted that this song is about Courtney Love's influence over Kurt Cobain.

Fatboy Slim - Demons featuring Macy Grey

Why have I never heard this song before?

It's amazing.

Cracker - Teen Angst

Whoa! Two days in a row!

Cracker - Teen Angst

Actually, Cracker, I think the world does need another folk singer.

Robert Plant and Allison Krauss - Let Your Loss be Your Lesson

I've never really gotten into Allison Krauss, but since her duet album with Robert Plant, I can't stop listening to her.

The Beatles - Sexy Sadie

This song was written in India by John Lennon. He originally wanted to call it "Maharishi" but George convinced him to call it "Sexy Sadie".

William Shatner - Common People

Shatner!

Cowboy Junkies - Dreaming my Dream with You

Sometims I think the Cowboy Junkies are boring. Other times I find them extremely relaxing.

The Gourds - Gin and Juice

This is probably the greatest cover of any song... ever. Brilliant.

Led Zeppelin - Kashmir

This Zeppelin epic was written entirely by the band. They considered it one of their best songs.

The Cars - Just What I Needed

It's not the ribbons in your hair.

Guns N' Roses - Welcome to the Jungle

Such a great intro to this song.

Otis Redding - Try A Little Tenderness

Preach it, Otis!

The Beatles - With A Little Help From My Friends

I think I like Joe Cocker's version better.

Creed - My Sacrifice

Scott really has mastered the double-fist-pump-yell-singing.

My favorite, worst part of this song is when he sing/pump/yells, "I just waaaant to say HAY-lo uhh-gaaaaain."

John Mayer - No Such Thing

He always looks high.

David Bowie - Young Americans

Modern music needs more saxaphone solos.

Panic! at the Disco - Nine In The Afternoon

Look, I know the name of the album is "Pretty, Odd" but do you have to make your video so stupid looking?

I do like the song but the video is way too obnoxious.

Snow Patrol - Run

Sweet, I love acoustic versions!

Alison Krauss and Robert Plant - Please Read the Letter

Such a great duo.

Rodrigo y Gabriela - Juan Loco

I really need to see these two in concert. My life would never be the same.

Elsinore - The General

Hey, it's Elsinore again. Thanks, Kim!

Missing Persons- Walking in LA

Sometimes I have a double-earworm: two songs swarming around in my ears.

Normally one song dominates the other and I post the winner.

But the 2nd place song today was so funky, I thought I'd share it. :)

Foo Fighters - Times Like These

I like the retro green-screen video!

Elsinore - The General

I had a chance to see these guys last night. They put on a great show and I think the drummer is awesome.

Joe Cocker - A Little Help From My Friends

You know, I never knew Joe Cocker was British. Huh.

The Beatles - I Want You (She's So Heavy)

The harmony on the chorus is my earworm today. Such a great sound.

Just Breathe - Pearl Jam

Hey, two days in a row!

Pearl Jam - Just Breathe

Eddie has the best "Rock Furrow Forehead"!

Kings of Leon - I Want You

I think the bass line is the best part of this song.

The Redwalls - Thank You

I saw these guys in concert a few years ago. Very enjoyable show.

Angel - Jimi Hendrix

Did you know Jimi played his guitar upside-down?

Willie Nelson - Mendocino County Line

I thought she was one of the Dixie Chicks. I guess not.

Willie is still my hero.

Can You Feel It - Jackson 5

Lori plays this once a week on her radioshow. Thanks, Lori!

Radiohead - Optimistic

See? I told you I was on a Radiohead kick!

Radiohead - Black Star

I must be on a Radiohead kick. They've been a pretty constant earworm.

Green Day - 21 Guns

I think the drummer has neck problems.

The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name

I bet they're great in concert.

Snow Patrol - Give Me Strength

I'm surprised how much I like this album. Not really my style.

Radiohead - Optimistic

I'm glad there aren't many Radiohead-esque bands. No one does it like they do.

Cheat on Me - The Cribs

I heard this Cribs song just last night on the radio and the chorus really stuck with me.

Coheed and Cambria - Welcome Home

Nice live recording of this Coheed hit!

Highway Star - Deep Purple

Whoa, trippy man.

AC/DC - Whole Lotta Rosie

This one is dedicated to my friend, Jeff. I had never heard this song until he busted it out (acousticlly!) at our annual camping trip.

Funny enough, I like his rendition the best.

Fastball - The Way

Great little song by this Austin, TX band.

The Beatles - Get Back

I want to play on a roof someday.