My Fave Tracks, Monday, June 6th, 2011

1. I Go To Rio – Peter Allen – The late great song and dance man on an addictive smash for him and I'm listening to it because

2. Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall – Coldplay – …Because this limey band took it and it rewrote it for this fine single. Which they've clearly admitted to, and why shouldn't they? They use to to pretty good end as well BUT… perhaps the lead single should not be one where the ownership is under doubt and has to be clarified. The guitar lick, which is excellent as well, is original.

3. 1 + 1 – Beyonce – Her best song ever is an instant soul classic, the verses a study in hook upon hook and soul surrender. This isn't a hit?? How is it possible?

4. A History Of Men – The Melvins – If they knew how to write a melody, they would be humongous. An enormous and beautiful sound.

5. Lose Yourself – Eminem – moved by a keyboard sample. it cemented Eminem as a superstar and is currently being used at a commercial near you. The sports metaphor never grows old, does it?

6. Goodbye – Eddie Vedder – Like Tiny Tim got mugged my an emotionally distraught schitzo. So, no, not bad at all.

7. Wolf Pack – The Vaccines

8.Axel Rose – Art Brut –  An hysterical outrageous ode to misanthrope and GNR: "I want to give the world the finger, with the exception of my favorite lead singer".

9. Stronger – Kanye West – Our greatest hip hop star has none of the skills you'd expect. Hell, Jigga is a substantially better rapper. But West can write better songs. This one is a goodie.

10. .Jigsaw Puzzle – The Rolling Stones – Of our lowly existence. Is this a pisstake? It is like "Desolation Row" written by a business school drop out.