Monthly Archives: July 2011

Some Songs I Never Get Tired Of

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Richard Hell – “Blank Generation” “Blank Generation” boasts one of the best opening lines in rock: “I was saying let me out of here, before I was even born.” “Blank Generation” is pure-punk, but played with a sophistication and a … Continue reading →

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Proto-Punk? Yes. Post-Punk? Yes. Punk? Eh, Not So Much

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

When I was a teenager I discovered The Clash and with them, punk-rock. There was a certain immediacy and urgency that appealed to my teenage self. Everything was vast, loud and angry. Even if I didn’t exactly understand what they … Continue reading →

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Aladdin Sane Vs. Ziggy Stardust

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

There’s no doubt that David Bowie is one of rock’s most influential artists. Anybody who has taken odd detours, and even remotely strange owes a huge debt to Bowie. Glam rock would not exist without him. Bowie was also one … Continue reading →

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Why “Back to Black” Is One of the Best Albums of the 2000s

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Ever since I was little I’ve always wanted to discover artists who end up becoming huge before anyone else does. I was always jealous of 40 years old guys telling me that they saw U2 or REM in a small … Continue reading →

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For Fanatics Only

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

Hard-core fans like to attach themselves to certain works. The songs and albums that the general public doesn’t know (or like) are the ones they worship. These are the songs that actually mean something, they say, and not that shit … Continue reading →

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Songs With Memorable Bass Lines

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

  Joy Division – “Love Will Tear Us Apart” Joy Division’s most well known song is icy and oddly enough, the closest the band ever came to being accessible. Ian Curtis’ singing is distant and sparse and the synthesizers in … Continue reading →

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Literature in Music: “Tomorrow Never Knows”

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

    When The Beatles Remasters came out in 2009, I bought a copy of Abbey Road and Revolver. Anxious to hear the sonic upgrade, the first song I played on my stereo was “Tomorrow Never Knows”. If any song … Continue reading →

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Literature in Music: “Venus in Furs”

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

  Over a primitive drumbeat, alternate tuned guitars, and John Cale’s screeching viola Lou Reed weaves a tale of sexually and a submissive servant named Severin.  Even 40 plus years since its debut, The Velvet Underground’s “Venus in Furs” remains … Continue reading →

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Holy Crap…It’s Wednesday Already

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

  So, I realize I haven’t posted in a few days. I got caught up in the Holiday weekend, and suddenly realized it was Wednesday. I was going to continue with my weekly theme, but I am leaving tomorrow for … Continue reading →

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Songs About America: “Coney Island Baby” – Lou Reed

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Matt Satterfield

  Bono once claimed that Lou Reed was the James Joyce of New York City.  While that might be a bit of hyperbole the former Velvet Underground leader is synonymous with New York City. Breaking musical and social barriers, Reed … Continue reading →

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