The Sex Pistols are one of my top 15 favorite bands ever. They were the band that got me into punk when I was 8 years old. I present to you two different covers of one of their quintessential songs “Anarchy In The U.K.” I find it fitting to do a cover comparison of this song considering what is going on in the U.K. at the moment. Who do you think did it best?
Motley Crue- Anarchy In The U.K.:
Megadeth- Anarchy In The U.K.:
Sex Pistols- Anarchy In The U.K.:
Bands that start with the letter E aren’t easy to think of. Not to mention, due the qualify to be included in a list of the best bands. Here is my list of the top bands with the letter E. As always add to the list of who you think should be included.
Echo And The Bunnymen
Eagles
Explosions In The Sky
Emperor
Entombed
Exodus
ELO
Steve Earle
As we wrap up the first half of 2016, here are the best albums I’ve heard so far this year. And do yourself a favor and go buy them!
Killswitch Engage- Incarnate:
And We Are Them- A Subtle Tyranny:
Saosin- Along The Shadows:
Moving Structures- Awake:
The Cult- Hidden City:
Thrice- To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere:
Gojira-Magma:
Red Hot Chili Peppers- The Getaway:
I’ve mentioned before that there are certain bands that were really good but didn’t get the due and push they needed. Hotwire is one of those bands for sure. On their Japanese release of their debut album The Routine, they included a cover of The Rolling Stones “Let’s Spend The Night Together.” While this isn’t the best cover, it’s a fun version that is very fitting as a good fun summer time song.
Hotwire- Let’s Spend The Night Together:
For years, Dave Navarro has been one of my favorite guitarists. He’s got such a unique tone and sound that when he plays, you know it’s him. Here are a few select songs he has guested on over the years.
Nine Inch Nails- Burning Bright:
Marilyn Manson- I Don’t Like The Drugs (But The Drugs Like Me):
Alanis Morissette- You Outta Know:
Nine Inch Nails- Piggy (Nothing Can Stop Me Now):
Guns N Roses- Oh My God:
Christina Aguilera- Fighter:
Choirs have a new single out called “Insight.” This song has a very early Saosin/Circa Survive vibe going on. It’s really quite good! The song was mixed by Scott Evans of Kowloon Walled City, so you know it sounds extra good!!! Enjoy it!!!
https://www.facebook.com/choirsofficial
The letters keep on coming… Here are the top ten bands with the letter D. Again these are in no particular order!
1. The Doors
2. Deftones
3. Depeche Mode
4. Bob Dylan
5. Down
6. Def Leppard
7. Dio
8. Danzig
9. Dead Kennedys
10. Dredg
A while back I made the band Moving Structures the band of the week. During that time they were in the midst of working on their debut full length. Well it’s now out and it is tremendous. When you are an instrumental band, the ability to connect with listeners and invoke feeling without vocals and lyrics is not easy, but Moving Structures are one of the few bands I’ve heard to be able to do just that and then some. There is something truly remarkable about the melodies and tones that they use to get you to feel something more than usual. The power of not having vocals makes you think and delve deeper into your senses. The twelve songs on Moving Structures’s debut Awake, take you on a journey that allows the listener to grasp their intentions all the while making it something that transcends the genre. With bits of prog, ambience, and rock, Moving Structures have released an album that can become a new blueprint for instrumental bands to learn and expand upon.
iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/awake/id1121348813
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/2o2DkwFqaMIay5KEq43rP8?platform=hootsuite
From The Band:
http://www.movingstructuresband.com/merch/vne40w8ilppyimcs9qdfoeq8no0o9e
By: Brian Lacy
We continue now with the letter C. Again these are in no particular order. And I’m always looking to add to the list so feel free to leave suggestions!
1. Cream
2. The Cure
3. The Cult
4. The Clash
5. Creedence Clearwater Revival
6. Crosby Stills Nash & Young
7. Cave In
8. Converge
9. Corrosion Of Conformity
10. Cold
We continue on with the letter B. Again this is in no particular order. Add to the list!
1. Black Flag
2. The Beatles
3. The Beach Boys
4. Black Sabbath
5. Bon Jovi
6. David Bowie
7. Beastie Boys
8. Brand New
9. Blind Faith
10.
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