Labrinth ft. Tinie Tempah: “Earthquake”
electronic music
Playlist Challenge, Day 294
Simon Curtis — “Joystick”
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 33)
1. Alice Cooper ft. Duff McKagan and Steve Vai: “Hey Bulldog” (The Beatles cover)
2. Screaming Females: “If It Makes You Happy” (Sheryl Crow cover)
3. Soft Cell: “Tainted Love” (Gloria Jones cover)
Playlist Challenge, Day 282
Depeche Mode — “In Your Room”
Weekly Focus: Sköld, Day One
Sköld — “Shut Up,” from the self-titled debut album (1996).
Album of the Week: Sköld’s Anomie
I became aware of Tim Sköld’s existence when he temporarily joined Marilyn Manson. I don’t remember where I learned that he was a member of KMFDM, but I assumed that was where he came from. It wasn’t until last year that I stumbled across his solo work.
Anomie has two of my favorite songs by Sköld — “(This is My) Elephant” and “Suck” — and that’s why it is my album of the week.
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 31)
1. Seether: “Careless Whisper” (George Michael cover)
2. Alien Ant Farm: “Smooth Criminal” (Michael Jackson cover)
3. David Bowie: “Penny Lane” (The Beatles cover)
Let’s Talk Covers (Pt. 30)
1. Rage Against the Machine: “Renegades of Funk” (Afrika Bambaataa cover)
2. Sevendust: “Inner City Blues” (Marvin Gaye cover)
3. Nickelback: “Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting” (Elton John cover)
What I’m Listening To: Neon Coven
This could get lengthy…
Nine years ago, I went to a show in Huntsville, Alabama. The band’s playing were Within Reason and Lynam. I fell head over heels for Lynam (as many of you know, if you’ve been following me for a while).
I was super dedicated, and I saw more than 100 shows in a span of six years. In 2012, Lynam vocalist/guitarist Jacob Bunton joined the band formed by ex-Guns ‘N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler, called…Adler. He took on the role of front man. They released an album entitled Back From the Dead.
Adler was put on hiatus when Steven went back into rehab. And that pretty much brings us to the subject of this blog.
Jacob is in yet another band: Neon Coven. He’s not the front man this time, which is odd for me. Lol. However, I really like this band.
Much as with his other endeavors, the influence of 80’s music on Jacob is evident. Neon Coven is reminiscent of the electronica/new wave artists of his favored decade. (They have actually covered a Depeche Mode song.)
Perhaps my favorite thing about Neon Coven, though, is their lyrics. They have a dark edge that appeals to me — and is rather different from both Lynam and Adler.
Anyway, give Neon Coven a listen! I’m including my two favorite tracks, “Bleeding Love” and “Queen of Scars.”
Playlist Challenge, Day 239
Emilie Autumn — “Gothic Lolita”
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