Listen Up: 11-25-12

1. Reflections Of My Life – Marmalade – The poor man's Badfinger had a good cover of a Paul McCartney tune and this deeply felt piece of depression backed by an orchestra – Grade: A-

2. All Summer Long – Kid Rock – The best use of a Warren Zevon sample in the history of rock and roll – Grade: A

3. No Matter What – Badfinger – A Ham masterpiece kicked into shape with a powerful single slap on the drum – Grade: A

4. So Alive – Madness – Best song on the new one reminds us how much fun this band is – Grade: A

5. Seven Day Weekend – Elvis Costello – Co-written by Jimmy Cliff and both of em near the top of their game – Grade: A-

6. Right By My Side – Nicki Minaj – A little ho hum – Grade: B-

7. Dallas – the Felice Brothers – Downbeat deadbeat but the melody has a kick to it – Grade: B

8. Foundations – Kate Nash – Big hit in the UK all ends up not very well but very catchy – Grade: A

9. Nobody's Business – Rihanna – Excellent use of MJ to the greater good. Love that piano – Grade: A

10. Make War – Bright Eyes – Best song of the solo set Wednesday. Reminds me of a girl who will never know it, kinda proving his point, right? – Grade: A

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