Rasputina — “Crybabies,” from the album Thanks for the Ether (1996).
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 24)
1. Five Finger Death Punch: “House of the Rising Sun” (The Animals cover)
2. Tori Amos: “Happiness is a Warm Gun” (The Beatles cover)
3. Rasputina: “Barracuda” (Heart cover)
Playlist Challenge, Day 146
Natalie Merchant — “Carnival”
Playlist Challenge, Day 145
Neon Coven — “Bleeding Love”
Playlist Challenge, Day 144
Ignite the Fire — “Criticize”
Playlist Challenge, Day 143
Royal Republic — “Baby”
It’s Midnight and I’m Blogging
I have decided to post a random personal blog once a week, although I can’t guarantee I’ll remember or always have anything interesting to say…
For tonight, however, I do have a good story. This past Saturday, my dad and I went to see the Alabama Crimson Tide play.
I’m a huge college football fan, as are my parents. My dad has loved the Tide since forever, but he’s only been to one actual game, and an A-Day. This was my third game, thanks to the fact that my Jesse took me to watch them against Virginia Tech.
Anyway, we had a wonderful Saturday. We reached Tuscaloosa early and briefly tailgated with a couple of really nice strangers. The game was amazing. Our opponent was the Colorado State Rams. There’s clearly work to be done, but we won and I enjoyed doing the “Rammer Jammer” cheer.
Dad bought me a collector’s cup and a stuffed elephant, decorated with the Alabama “A,” which is too similar to the one for the Atlanta Braves if you ask me. I took some pictures, none worthy of this blog. Just Google “Bryant-Denny stadium.” It’s magnificent. The atmosphere is electric. And I totally fan-girled on the Walk of Champions. No shame!
As always, I hope this post finds you well. Be ready for better posts in October. Lol. (Although I’m sure there will be more talk of the Crimson Tide before the season is over.)
Playlist Challenge, Day 142
Dope Stars Inc. — “Can You Imagine?”
New Music: Neon Coven
I know I’ve talked about Lynam on here, and I’m fairly certain I’ve mentioned Adler. But for those who aren’t familiar with either band, here’s what you need to know.
Lynam is a rock band from Birmingham, Alabama. The members include vocalist/guitarist Jacob Bunton, drummer David Lynam, and bassist Mark Dzier. They are heavily influenced by the 80’s glam rock scene (Poison, Mötley Crüe, Guns ‘N’ Roses, etc.) Which is why it was a big deal when, back around 2011, Jacob joined forces with former GNR drummer Steven Adler.
Along with Jacob and Steven, guitarist Lonny Paul and bassist Johnny Martin became a band known as “Adler.” In 2012, they released the full-length Back From the Dead (and Lonny became a member of Lynam). Unfortunately, Steven ended up back in rehab. I don’t know what happened once he was out, just that Adler has done nothing since.
Anyway, fast-forward to the present. Jacob has been writing and producing (and relocating to) Los Angeles. He has since put together another band: Neon Coven.
I was surprised to discover that Jacob is not the front man in Neon Coven. A mix of electronica and rock, I find that his new endeavor is quite different from Lynam and Adler. Why don’t you see for yourself? This is their song “No One Knows You’re Dead” from the recently released EP, Risen.
Playlist Challenge, Day 141
Dope — “Always”
