1. Say What You Mean – Allison Weiss – Title track off her new album, catchy as hell dumping song, the verse is especially snazzy and the guitar break a pleasure – A
2. Tonight We’re Gonna Give It 35% – Against Me! – Better on stage but this is a strong on the road song – B
3. Back Door Man – Tomas Doncker Band – Powerful version of the classic, Doncker’s voice has never been better – A-
4. Stay In Touch – David Bronson – The hardest hitting song on Bronson’s upcoming album is a distilled 70s hard rocker – A-
5. Life Is Long – David Bronson – I think this is waiting on album after next, but it is maybe his best stand alone song – A
6. Applause – Lady Gaga – The kick is, it’s a minor song when she needed a big track, but the hook is so powerful it works in a big way – A
7. Roar – Katy Perry – This has sold nearly a half million copies… but why???? – C
8. Outfit – Drive By Truckers – A great piece of advise for Southerners – A
9. Listening To Elvis – Ed Pettersen – One of the best songs about the late great – A
10. Why’d Only Call Me When You’re High – Arctic Monkeys – Not as good as you think – C