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Friends of Our Youth – That Was Then
The most exciting new indie bands conjure up visions of acoustic guitar, singing with friends around a fire, and an authentic approach to the music and lyrics. We are living in the golden age of up-and-coming bands that need to have their music heard. In my opinion,...
John Mellencamp – Strictly A One-Eyed Jack
The genesis of John Mellencamp’s career is one of the more unique stories in rock n roll history. Forced to change his name to John Cougar in the 70’s before eventually moving back to his given name (with a middle phase as John Cougar Mellencamp), he’s long since...
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El Perro Del Mar – God Knows (You Gotta Give To Get)
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. The early to...
Johnny Cash – Out Among The Stars
Posthumous releases by acclaimed musicians are as reliable as me having a cup of coffee in the morning. Typically there is a rush released album shortly after the artist bids farewell to this mortal coil, perhaps it even retains the quality the artist was known for....
Withered Hand – Horseshoe b/w Not Another Sunny Day
Dan Wilson - aka Withered Hand - made a splash in 2009 / 2010 with his debut album, Good News. The songs set a standard for what was being called either (depending on what you were reading) anti-folk or UK-based DIY (do it yourself). I suppose either genre description...
Nothing – Guilty Of Everything
The ghosts of our past can be ignored, viewed through rose-colored lenses, or confronted head on. Philadelphia based Nothing were founded by Dominic Palermo in 2011 shortly after he spent time in lock up on a few charges relating to a fight. Singer for a hardcore band...
Billy Idol – White Wedding
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. By 1982 Billy...
The Desperate Bicycles – Blasting Radio
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. The years...
The Weepikes / we are weepikes
The Weepikes came to life in the late 90's in Helsinki, Finland playing a unique form of music that has become known as pronk (progressive / punk). The band was active for 3 years or so and called it quits at the 10th Anniversary party for record label Bad Vagum. A...
Mudhoney – You Got It (Keep It Outta My Face)
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. At some point...
Broken Bells – After the Disco
Broken Bells return with their long-awaited 2nd record. The reviews have ranged from over the top accolades to mediocre, based on a perceived over saturation of all things related to Danger Mouse, 1/2 of Broken Bells. Broken Bells are an indie super group, or is it...
The Dead Weather – Open Up (That’s Enough) b/w Rough Detective
I'd consider Jack White to be on of the most unlikely musicians to break through to the mainstream. Not because of his talent - I believe that is undisputed - but because the abrasive nature of his early recordings didn't scream out "Crossover Hit". Nevertheless, Jack...
The Doors – People Are Strange
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. The Doors can...
The Smiths – William, It Was Really Nothing
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. If anything,...
Electrafixion – Lowdown
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. What if I told...
Bruce Springsteen – High Hopes
Years ago, in the days before I really "got" Bruce Springsteen, I stopped by the Columbus Flea Market on my way to my Grandfather's shore house on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. There's no better way to start a trip to the shore - great food, thrifty deals, and old...
Scorpions – The Sails of Charon
Attack of the Killer Track! is a series that explores tracks from artists from a variety of genres. Some of the tracks were singles, some of them were obscure b-sides or long forgotten album tracks. One thing is certain – all of them are killer tracks. If I were to...
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