BURN IT DOWN - Linkin Park

"BURN IT DOWN" is the first single off the upcoming fifth album of Linkin Park titled Living Things. This song is a great listen and can easily get stuck in your head. Linkin Park is building off their new sound created on their last album, A Thousand Suns. This sounds seems more refined and slightly more polished. Either way its a great song and should get Linkin Park fans excited for more great music. Living Things is to be released June 26. I, for one, am seriously looking forward to this. 2012 has proven thus far to be a great year for music. Keep listening. 

Song on youtube.com:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgEKLhvCCVA&ob=av2e

Only You - The Flying Pickets

"Only You" is a song by the The Flying Pickets, originally by Yazoo, off their 1984 album Lost Boys. They're a British a capella group led by a singer named Andrea Figallo (great name, I know). This song is beautiful. The lyrics are gorgeous and the natural sounds that are created are almost transparent in that they don't seem like voices. No instruments whatsoever. Quite a feat. This version is just wonderful and to me, it's one of the greatest love songs. Take a listen. Enjoy. 

Here's the song on youtube.com:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgDKtLPp46s

The Beat Goes On - Beady Eye

"The Beat Goes On" is a song by the newly founded Beady Eye off their debut album Different Gear, Still Speeding from 2010. I say newly founded because this band is headed by Liam Gallagher, one of the creative minds behind the british rock band Oasis. He and his brother, Noel, have parted ways professionally but that isn't stopping either of them from continuing their passion to create timeless music. That's what this track is to me. Timeless. It has hints of The Beatles and a new sound that Liam is really pushing upon you. His voice is reminiscent, and I use that lightly, of John Lennon. Take a listen. Some real quality music here. 

Here's the song on youtube.com:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GzLb74GhK8

Sixteen Saltines - Jack White

"Sixteen Saltines" is the first official single off Jack White's first solo album Blunderbuss. This song rocks! Jack White is back, and solo, after the recent break-up of The White Stripes. But Jack has carried over his raw, messy and intense music to his solo work. Nothing is more evident than this song as an example. His rawness really speaks to me and is a real pleasure to listen to. A great riff as well. No crazy effects, no autotune, nothing but simple, yet great music. The album is set to release April 23 of this year and I couldn't be more excited. Keep listening. 

Here's the song on youtube.com:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tdq41eVVu8

Lonely Boy - Andrew Gold

"Lonely Boy" is a song by Andrew Gold off his album What's Wrong With This Picture? from 1976. This song is so good! I wish I could be slightly more articulate about it but it's simply a great song. Andrew's voice is a feast for the ears and seminal for it's time. It's a perfect combination of musical beauty and story filled lyrics. To me, Lyrics are half the battle, and this song succeeds in every aspect. Check this gem out. This is 70's Gold. (pun intended) Also, Andrew Gold passed away last year. But his music will live on. 

Here's the song on youtube.com:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kbgjmmr5vw

Tarkus - Emerson, Lake & Palmer

"Tarkus" is from the 1971 album Tarkus by progressive rock masters, Emerson, Lake & Palmer. THIS SONG IS 20 MINUTES LONG! Some of you, and I'm not trying to insult anyone, do not have the attentiveness to listen to a song of this magnitude. However, these "epics" were quite normal in the progressive rock genre. This song is absolutely remarkable. One of my favorite songs by one of my favorite bands. Go check it out if you dare. 

song on youtube.com:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJINce7l3P4

Hurricane - Bob Dylan

"Hurricane" is a song by Bob Dylan off his 1976 album Desire. This song is tremendous. As always, Dylan remains the quintessential musical storyteller and this song is arguably one of his best. It has it's rock moments, it's sad moments and it's folk moments; this song is a roller-coaster ride. "Hurricane" is also a great song for someone who doesn't know Bob Dylan too well. It's a great song to ease into his massive and exceptional discography. Take a listen and enjoy. Not only music but a story. And that rocks. 

Here's the song on youtube.com:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMA0UZbWLT8