Saliva...

I got this CD a few weeks ago and have listened to it several times all the way through. My first thought was that it is very good. Is it great? No, but it is a very entertaining CD with many good songs from rock to ballads. I have all but one of Saliva's CD's. That one being the very first release on the small label Red Urban Records. Saliva is a band with so much attitude and heart. The first time I heard Click, Click Boom, I was hooked. Southern Rock meets Hip Hop with a Bluesy twist. There is a lot of emotion in their music and their lyrics are strong and powerful. My favorite song is one that is close to my heart... Black Sheep. I have often felt as though I was the black sheep of my family and I can relate to the song and lyrics. One of their most popular singles is Always. There is a video of the song with the lyrics below. Check it out and give Saliva a try if you haven't heard much from them before. Great band and all their CD's are worth having in your collection!

Members
Josey Scott
Wayne Swinny
Dave Novotny
Paul Crosby
Jonathan Montoya
Former members
Chris D'abaldo
Todd Poole

Saliva is an American hard rock/alternative metal band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in September 1996 and currently under Island/Def Jam Records. Saliva released their self-titled debut album on August 26, 1997 under Rocking Chair Records/Red Urban Records

They were signed to Def Jam Records and went on to release their second studio album Every Six Seconds. Saliva later released their third studio album titled Back Into Your System on November 12, 2002 which reached #19 on the Billboard 200. Back Into Your System launched one of Saliva's most successful songs, "Always", reaching #51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Modern Rock Chart. Three years after Survival Of The Sickest, Saliva released Blood Stained Love Story on January 23, 2007 repeating Back Into Your System's chart performance at #19 on the Billboard 200. Its first single, "Ladies And Gentlemen", peaked at #2 on the Mainstream Rock Chart.

Cinco Diablo
Track listing
"Family Reunion" - 3:39[2]
"My Own Worst Enemy" (feat. Brent Smith) - 3:07[2]
"Best of Me" - 3:48[2]
"How Could You?" - 3:23[2]
"Hunt You Down" - 3:36[2]
"Judgment Day" - 4:34[2]
"Forever and a Day" - 3:28[2]
"I'm Coming Back " - 3:50[2]
"Southern Girls" - 3:31[2]
"So Long" - 4:46[2]


Albums
Date of Release Title Label Billboard 200 Certification (RIAA)
August 26, 1997 Saliva Rocking Chair Records
Red Urban Records - -
March 27, 2001 Every Six Seconds Island Records #56 2× Platinum
November 12, 2002 Back into Your System Island Records #19 Gold
August 17, 2004 Survival of the Sickest Island Records #20 Gold
January 23, 2007 Blood Stained Love Story Island Records #19 Gold
December 16, 2008 Cinco Diablo Island Records #104





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Disturbed...

One of my all-time favorite bands is Disturbed. The sound of the vocals and their music is unique. The first time I heard the uncut version of Down With The Sickness, I was hooked. It is my favorite song of Disturbed's. The music has rage, anger, and hope as well. An interesting mix for a "Metal" band. Their new CD is in stores now and I can't wait to get it. I have the other 3 Cd's and I have to add the new one after hearing the title song and seeing the video (below). The video is unbelievable and is one that at times is hard to watch. It is the song Indestructible set to motorcycle jumps, snowmobile jumps, bicycle jumps, racing crashes, etc. Through the music it shows how we can feel indestructible in our lives... broken at times, but not destroyed. It is a good song and a very well made video... check it out.









Disturbed is a rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1996 when musicians Dan Donegan, Steve "Fuzz" Kmak, and Mike Wengren hired singer David Draiman. Since the band's formation, they have sold over 10 million albums worldwide, released three consecutive number-one albums,[1] and have been nominated for a Grammy Award, making them one of the most successful metal bands in the recent years.[2] Only six other rock bands have released three number-one albums in a row: Van Halen, System of a Down, U2, Dave Matthews Band, Staind, and Metallica




Band members
David Draiman - vocals (1996-present)
Dan Donegan - guitar (1996-present)
John Moyer - bass (2004-present)
Mike Wengren - drums (1996-present)
Former
Steve "Fuzz" Kmak - bass (1996-2003)

Studio albums
Year Title Label
2000 The Sickness Giant Records
2002 Believe Reprise Records
2005 Ten Thousand Fists Reprise Records
2008 Indestructible Reprise Records


Disturbed - Indestructible (Motocross Version)


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Willie Nelson...

38 Albums and 660 songs written, Willie Nelson is an American icon. When it comes to changing the status quo, Willie Nelson was a trailblazer. I remember hearing my first Willie Nelson song... Good Hearted Woman. The album: Wanted! The Qutlaws featured Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Jesse Colter (Jennings' wife). It was 1976 and I was 17 years of age. It gave me an appreciation for country music that has not died. I love country music... it has a soul and passion all it's own. Old school country is the heart and soul of America pure and simple. Over the years it has gone mainstream with artists such as Jim Reeves, Eddy Arnold, and Patsy Cline. In the 70's, the country-pop movement hit full steam with Glen Campbell, John Denver, Olivia Newton-John, and Anne Murray. In 1977 Kenny Roger's Lucille became one of the biggest cross-over hits of all time. In that same time the outlaw movement took off with Nelson in the lead.

I have been a fan of Willie Nelson's for so long. Regardless of his legal battles with taxes and pot, he has remained true to his country roots. Today's country is good with the likes of Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, and others, but to have an appreciation for the frontrunner's of the genre is essential. Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, David Allen Coe, and others paved the way. I for one am grateful!

Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country singer-songwriter author, poet and actor. He reached his greatest fame during the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, but remains iconic, especially in American popular culture. In recent years he has continued to tour, record, and perform, and this, combined with activities in advocacy of marijuana, as well as a well-publicized 2006 arrest for marijuana possession, have made him the subject of renewed media attention.

Good hearted Woman lyrics:
A long time forgotten are dreams that just fell by the way
And the good life he promised ain't what she's living today
But she never complains of the bad times or the bad things he's done
She just talks about the good times they've had and all the good times to come
She's a good hearted woman in love with a good timin' man
And she loves him in spite of his ways that she don't understand
And through teardrops and laughter they'll pass through this world hand in hand
This good hearted woman in love with her good timin' man
[ ac.guitar ]
Now he likes the night life and bright lights and good timin' friends
And when the party's all over she'll welcome him back home again
Though she don't understand him but she does the best that she can
This good hearted woman in love with her good timin' man
She's a good hearted woman...
She's a good hearted woman...





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Drowing Pool's Bodies...

This is another post that I had on my horror blog and wanted it over here. Bodies is truly one of my favorite songs. I can't say that I'm a huge fan of Drowning Pool because I have not heard any other songs they have, but this song is great!

I guess yesterday started me on a little music kick. One of my favorite songs is Bodies, by Drowning Pool. This song has been used in movies and TV shows such as Jet Li's The One, Vin Diesel's XXX, Many WWE watches, and for the movie remake of Rambo. There's a video of the song at the end of this post. The song has such a hard driving repetitive sound that it grabs me by the shirt and shakes me vigorously... I love it! However, the original lead singer for the band was found dead on his tour bus in August of 2002 apparently of a form of heart disease. Unfortunately, the lifestyle many of these people lead tends to destroy their bodies and many die too young. However, As in TV and film, their music lives on. Sit back and let the music blow your speakers apart... enjoy the video!

PS: I don't condone their lifestyle, nor do I judge them for their "sins". I love the music, not necessarily the people behind it.





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Daughtry...

Tina and I are big fans of American Idol... we only started watching it about 3 years ago, but have been hooked ever since. My favorite time for the show is when they have the 12 finalist. I like the competition aspect of the whole thing. I had to take Tina's car to work the other day and the Daughtry CD was in. I love this CD. He has an incredible voice and his music is very strong. He came in 4th the year he was on Idol which is crazy in my mind. Taylor Hicks won... Taylor Hicks??? Haven't heard anything worth listening too from that guy. Any way, Daughtry is a great band and I love the song Over You. There's a video of it at the end of this post... check it out!


Daughtryis a rock band from North Carolina, formed and fronted by former American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry in 2006. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2006. The disc reached number one for two non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200, outsold Idol winner Taylor Hicks' debut effort, sold more than four million copies and was named the number one selling album of 2007 by Billboard. Their album is also the fastest-selling debut rock album in Soundscan history.[7] The first single from the album, "It's Not Over", was the eighth most played song across all formats on U.S. radio in 2007, and their second single from the album, "Home", was the tenth most played song in the U.S. of 2007

Current members:
Chris Daughtry - lead vocals, guitar (2006-present)
Josh Steely - lead guitar (2006-present)
Brian Craddock - rhythm guitar (2007-present)
Josh "JP" Paul - bass guitar, backing vocals (2006-present)
Joey Barnes - drums, percussion, backing vocals, keyboard (2006-present


Over You Video




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Staind (pronounced "stained") is an American rock band from Springfield, Massachusetts, including lead singer/guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist/vocalist Johnny April and drummer Jon Wysocki. Over the past nine years the band has recorded six studio albums, had multiple chart topping singles, and sold over 15 million records worldwide.

I was driving home from work last night and heard Staind's All I Want is You. This song is on their latest CD which is The Illusion of Progress, which Molii got for me for Christmas. Great CD and I love this song. The song was also featured in the vampire movie Twlight. I have all their Cd's and absolutely love this group. The CD Chapter V is their greatest hits collection and I highly recommend getting a copy of this CD. I saw this group about 8 years ago when they were touring with Godsmack and it was a great concert. The band's style is dark and angry which is so appealing to me. Their music has a hard driving edge to it, yet they have so many softer ballads in their repertoire that they are the total package as a band for my taste. I recommend checking out their music... it will not disappoint. There is a video of the song All I Want is You below. Check it out!

Studio albums:
1996: Tormented
1999: Dysfunction
2001: Break the Cycle
2003: 14 Shades of Grey
2005: Chapter V
2008: The Illusion of Progress






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Live and Collective Soul...

This was an August 2008 post I did on my horror blog and I wanted it over here. These two groups are great and seeing them in concert was a pleasure. It was one of the best concerts I've been too. As I have said before, I love it when bands play to the audience and not just for the audience. These two bands know how to get the crowd involved. Great music and great performances. If you ever get the chance to see them, you really should! You won't be disappointed!
Members:
Ed Kowalczyk
Chad Taylor
Patrick Dahlheimer
Chad Gracey

Awake: The Best of Live:
"Operation Spirit (The Tyranny of Tradition)" – 3:18
"Pain Lies on the Riverside" (Edit) – 4:32
"The Beauty of Gray" – 4:12
"Selling the Drama" – 3:25
"I Alone" – 3:40
"Lightning Crashes" – 5:24
"All Over You" – 3:57
"Pillar of Davidson" (Edit) – 4:23
"We Deal in Dreams" – 3:55
"Lakini's Juice" – 4:49
"Turn My Head" – 3:55
"The Dolphin's Cry" – 4:19
"Run to the Water" – 4:26
"Dance with You" – 4:36
"Overcome" – 4:15
"Nobody Knows" – 4:27
"Heaven" – 3:46
"I Walk the Line" (Johnny Cash cover) – 3:03
"Run Away" (with Shelby Lynne) – 3:27
Collective Soul:
Ed Roland - (1992-present) - vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
Dean Roland - (1993-present) - rhythm guitar, vocals
Will Turpin - (1993-present) - bass guitar, vocals
Joel Kosche - (2001-present) - lead guitar
Cheney Brannon (2008-present) - drums, percussion
Former members
Ross Childress - (1992-2001) - lead guitar
Shane Evans - (1992-2005) - drums, percussion
Ryan Hoyle - (2005-2008) - drums, percussion




7even Year Itch: (Greatest Hits)
All tracks written by Ed Roland, except where indicated.
"Heavy" – 2:55
Originally from Dosage
"She Said" – 4:15
Originally from Dosage
Written as 4:51 in CD Case; possible reference to the Original version
"Shine" – 5:06
"Energy" – 3:19
Previously unreleased
"Run" – 4:33
"Gel" – 2:58
"Precious Declaration" – 3:41
"Why, Pt. 2" – 3:37
"The World I Know" (Roland, Ross Childress) – 4:15
"Next Homecoming" – 3:11
Previously unreleased
"Listen" – 4:12
"December" – 4:43
"Forgiveness" – 5:00

Original Post:
I'm thrilled and amazed that Matt, my stepson bought tickets for Tina and me to see Live, Collective Soul, and Blues Travelers at Meadowbrook in Gilford, NH for TOMORROW!!! I LOVE Live and Collective Soul! My favorite Collective Soul song is The World I Know... video of it at the end of this post. My favorite Live song is Lighting Crashes... video below! We will be going with Matt and several other friends. It will be a great concert! Other than horror movies, music is my other obsession. Over the past 9 years I have bought over 150-200 CD's. I've been in BMG Music Group since 2000 and many, many of the CD's were free (just pay shipping). Several years ago Tina and I went to Meadowbrook and saw Blues Traveler and it was a really good show. Meadowbrook is a GREAT place to see a concert. We've seen Skynyrd there 5 times! If we could afford it, we would go so much more. Tina and I have a very deep and abiding love, not just for each other, but for music as well. While our taste differ, I tend toward the more "out there" music, we still appreciate the talent it takes to write and sing music well. Any way... I can hardly wait!!! Here's a link to Meadowbrook so you can see what a great place it is and all the good concerts that are there...


http://www.meadowbrook.net/








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