"The Stalker" by Urge Overkill
Many, many bands of the 90's alt-rock heyday are already long-forgotten, a mere decade or so since they captured everyone's hearts, or at least captured…
"Complicated" by Ben Gibbard
This seems oddly appropriate with the current guilty pleasures blog discussion because is bootleg of Ben Gibbard performing live in Milwaukee is the perfect example…
"God Part II" by U2
I submit to the TIG community: is "God Part II" U2 at its most self-righteous? It's tricky as amongst modern rock bands, who can claim…
"Real Heat" by Denali
After a nice, refreshing four-day weekend here at the Spin (and by refreshing I mean I has so much other work that I forgot my…
"Elephant Stone" by the Stone Roses
Sometimes I wonder if people realize what they missed. Well, I suppose I'm sure people wonder the same thing about me, thinking quietly to themselves…
"Junior Citizen" by the Poster Children
I have no right whatsoever to think that the Poster Children and specifically this song has had a large effect on modern rock today. Yet…
"Someday" by the Strokes
It was very difficult to wake up this morning, even will all the bright sun outside my window and the birds forming some sort of…
"Hello Tomorrow" by Squeak E. Clean (featuring Karen O)
It is currently (well, as I write this), 2:06 AM, Pacific Time, and I am in a lab running samples. A show on the Tunguska…
"Huddle Formation" by The Go! Team
Alright, I know that the loyal reading of TIG demand a certain level of quality. Many of you are thinking "Erik, where is that quality…
"Chemicals" by the Notwist
Apparently, to enhance my already surly mood this morning, my iPod has decided to deliver me a rather bittersweet, melacholy song. Unlike most though, this…