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Music Lustables - Issue One

For you listening pleasure, I have compiled a list of bands that I have either found recently or, have discovered that they have more than one good song. (All links, except noted, go to purevolume's artist page.)


Tokyo Rose
"I fed you all the right lines with all the right lies..."

I found them to be on the same label (Sidecho Records) as MC Lars, and Peachcake, which, if you really know me, you know that Lars and Peachcake are a staple of my collection. Although more rock oriented than the previous stated, they still have some subtle, comfortable pop influnces. Think Blink-182, but better.

For suggested listening, "We Can Be Best Friends Tonight, But Tomorrow I'll Be...", since it's simply one of thier better songs, and it's downloadable once you're hooked.


Millencolin
"Well tell you who you are
Well tell you that you're close but no cigar
But I don't wana hear it"

This one's a bit sentimental. I use to have their "Pennybridge Pioneers" album, but then, one fateful day, it vanished. I extremely regret losing that album. I always enjoyed blasting "Highway Donkey", windows down, while actually driving down the highway.
Millencollin is straight up Swedish punk rock. If you like them Sweds, or if you like your Punk on the harder side, you'll like them. Well, hopefully... I would suggest listening to "No Cigar", but (meh) sorry, no download.


Blip Blip Bleep
"Keeping me honest, driving my crazy, making me nervous"

Something for all of the el'tronic-o-philes (yes, I just made that up), Blip Blip Bleep is not necessarily as electronic sounding as you might think by the name. I would consider them...Blip Rock? A good starting place if you're looking to dive into the Electronica scene. Remember one step at a time...

As far as suggested listening, check out:
"Alarm Clock, Snooze Bar, Get Up" or "Anime Eyes". Either one is great.


Hello Tokyo
Okay, had to separate this one, because they are not related to Tokyo Rose. The name is pure coincidence, I assure you. Now, I found Hello Tokyo searching for a local show I could go to (never been to concert). They seem to have somewhat of strange sound. I want to say that they kinda sound like Rush. (sorry, just in the song "Steady the Gun"), or someone else. Not entirely sure. If you got an idea, post it. Anyway, another good sound.

My suggested listening for this would have to be "Radio", and "Rain or Shine (Newell Street Remix)" Yes, I am entirely aware that the latter is remix, but it's just a damn good song. I can say "damn" on the internet, right?


Scapegoat Wax
"He's bumpin' to the beat without a single friend
Solo on the floor and it just don't stop until he sees the stars"


I'll start off by saying that SGW is hard to finds on the internet. I'm sure then, that it would be even harder to find on CD. If you find them, buy it. Chances are, you will enjoy them (and if you don't, I'll buy the CD from you). Imagine, if you will, a world where Smashmouth employs Hip-Hop influences to their pop rhythms and vocals. Yeah, it's better than what it sounds. Suggested listenings, if you can find them, would be "Lost Cause", and "Aisle 10 (Hello Allison)"

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