Top 100 (31 - 35)

COMPETITION TIME FOR THE BLOG

I have thought up a simple competition for you guys! With 5 weeks to go until my top 5, I have decided to ask you to PREDICT my top 5 based on the types of tracks preceding it in the blog. The closest prediction will receive a goody bag of music to satisfy you during the cold winter months. Hint 2: There are three Irish Artists in the Top 5. (yay....got my first prediction!)

31. The Cure - Fascination Street Mp3 MySpace

The intro to this songs lasts about the lenght of an average Oppenheimer song. I adored this song ever since I was 14 and I recored a live version of this from the London XFM gig on the TV! It's a cracking tune with a wonderful bassline. It's moody and emotional and it's my favourite Robert Smith song.

32. The Frames - Seven Day Mile Mp3 MySpace

If there was any musical justice in the world, Seven Day Mile from the album Dance The Devil would've sent Glen & The Frames into superstardom years before Once! The lyrics are class but simple. The song tells us that some things are difficult to do and need time. If you don't do a Seven Day Mile all you do is run away!

33. The Hold Steady - First Night Mp3 MySpace

The Hold Steady appear twice on my list which gave me alot to think about. I do like the band but they are a fun band. DO they write great songs that move me? Yes....First Night is an amazing, emotional, swaying, bar, Love song! Near perfect rock pop! Check out the video!



34. The Replacements - Unsatisfied Mp3 MySpace

I only discovered this song last year when it was mentioned in a book I read about a journalist addicted to Ritalin! Anyway...."look me in the eyes, and tell me, am I satisfied?" It's a great track by a great band.



35. Pearl Jam - Sleight of Hand Mp3 MySpace

Released in May 2000, Binaural is not one of the best loved Pearl Jam albums but this track is a gem of a song. Sleight of Hand has this atmospheric guitar rift throughout the track which sets the mood so well. Eddie Vedder's singing is soft and melodic. The drum beat is a gentle snare driven loop. Jeff Aments strong bass aids both guitars during the crashing choras. I will never get tired of this track!


100. Jawbreaker - Want (1990) Link
99. David Ford - I Don't Care What You Call Me (2006)
98. Ben Harper - Glory & Consequence (1997)
97. The Stereophonics - Maybe Tomorrow (2003)
96. The Black Crows - Remedy (1992)
95. Tracy Chapman - Open Arms (1992)Link
94. Slowdive - Allison (1993)
93. The Frames - Angel at my Table (1994)
92. Counting Crows - I Wish I was a Girl (1999)
91. Pearl Jam - Immortality (1994)
90. The Flaming Lips - Yeah Yeah Yeah Song (2006)
89. Sonic Youth - Superstar
88. Coldplay - Warning Signs (2002)
87. Grant Lee Buffalo - Fuzzy (1993)
86. Rage Against The Machine - Know Your Enemy (1992)
85. PJ Harvey - Missed (1993)
84. Damien Dempsey - Apple of my Eye (2003)
83. Belly - Slow Dog (1993)
82. Sinead O' Conner & Shane McGowen - Haunted (1995)
81. The Fat Lady Sings - Drunkard Logic (1993)
80. Damien Rice - Cannonball (2003)
79. Yo La Tengo - Little Eyes (2003)
78. The Frames - When Your Mind's Made Up (2006)
77. Neil Young - Rockin in the Free World (1989)
76. Ben Harper - Amen Omen (2003)
75. The Levellers - One Way
74. David Rovics - Falluja (feat Dope Poet Society)
73. The Lemonheads - Kitchen
72. The Cure - Just Like Heaven
71. Buffalo Tom - Late At Night
70. Paddy Casey - It's Over Now
69. Deacon Blue - Real Gone Kid
68. Jeff Buckley - Vancouver
67. John Martyn - May You Never
66. Eddie Vedder - Hard Sun
65. McAlmont & Butler - Yes
64. Tracy Chapman - Almost
63. Mark Dignam - Bumble Bee
62. The Hold Steady - Chips Ahoy
61. Paw - Sleeping Bag
60. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Soul To Squeeze
59. Ben Harper - Oppression
58. Whipping Boy - We Don't Need Nobody Else
57. U2 - The Unforgethable Fire
56. The Breeders - Cannonball
55. Blue October - Hate Me
54. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Into Your Arms
53. The Devlins - Surrender
52. David Gray - Sail Away
51. Deus - Suds & Soda
50. Damien Dempsey - Negative Vibes
49. Mother Love Bone - Stardog Champion
48. Sugar - A Good Idea
47. Katell Keinig - Gulf of Araby
46. The Afghan Whigs - Gentleman
45. U2 - All I Want Is You
44. Van Morrison - The Way Young Lovers Do
43. Michael Franti & Spearhead - Everyone Deserves Music
42. Nick Drake - Northern Sky
41. Damien Rice - Moody Monday
40. The Counting Crows - Mr. Jones
39. David Gray - What Am I Doing Wrong?
38. Mark Dignam - This Is Love
37. Massive Attack - Live With Me
36. Ray Lamontagne - Trouble