Saturday, November 22, 2014

Spice Girls: Holler


Holler was the first single released from the Spice Girls in quite a while, following the release of Goodbye that happened shortly after the departure of Geri Halliwell. Her departure came after the release of the Spice Girls first two Studio albums. Then they released a single that did not feature her, years later they then recorded an album without her. Holler was the lead single.

Spice Girls: Viva Forever


Viva Forever was released as the fourth and final single from Spiceworld. It was a sad time in the history of the Spice Girls. Geri Halliwell had just departed from the band and the Music video featured animated figurines of the girls in lieu of her departure.

Spice Girls: Spice Up Your Life


Spice Up Your Life was released as the lead single from Spiceworld. The Spice Girls released that album as their second and it spawned four very successful singles, in my opinion. After that album the Spice Girls were left with four, so they decided to release one more album before going on hiatus. However they all reunited to release a Greatest hits album.

Spice Girls: Say You'll Be There


Say You'll Be There was released as the second single from Spice. Spice was the name of the debut Studio album released by the Spice Girls. That was all the way back in 1996, almost twenty years ago. However it still seems relevant to this day. The Spice Girls released a Greatest hits album in 2007 and I just purchased a tour on DVD of theirs that they only made available on DVD in 2008.

Spice Girls: Let Love Lead The Way


Let Love Lead The Way was released at the same time as Holler. I am not sure why the Spice Girls decided to do that but it made the release of Forever somewhat interesting. The Music videos for Holler and Let Love Lead The Way are very interesting. In particular I like the Music video for Let Love Lead The Way.

Spice Girls: Who Do You Think You Are


Who Do You Think You Are was never really a favorite Spice Girls song of mine. However now that I own the video on DVD, it has most definitely grown on me. The video is exciting, but more or less makes the song more exciting. I have always liked the song, however visualizing them singing it is what I love.

Spice Girls: Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)


Headlines (Friendship Never Ends) was released as the lead single from the Greatest hits album that the Spice Girls released in 2007. It was the only single released from that album even though they included two new tracks. However the second track was weak and in my opinion remains relatively weak to this day.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Madonna: Everybody


Everybody was released as the debut single by Madonna in 1982. That would be over thirty years ago if you are counting. Her debut Studio album wasn't released until the following year, however she obviously has not stopped. Madonna did a really great thing in releasing that single, in my opinion. She is my favorite singer so to hear all that she has accomplished during her career, is exciting.

Madonna: Like a Virgin


Like a Virgin was released as the lead single from the album of the same name. That album, Like a Virgin, was released in 1984. It's quite exciting to listen to after all of these years. I love listening to Madonna's older material because it gives credence to her recent material considering she has sold more records than any other female artist in history.

Madonna: Material Girl


Material Girl was released as the second single from the album entitled Like a Virgin. That single was released at the beginning of 1985, whereas the album was released in 1984, but not long before the release of Material Girl. Madonna is known as the Material Girl, making this one of her signature songs.

Madonna: Bye Bye Baby [House Mix]


The House Mix of Bye Bye Baby is pretty exciting. Available on the CD single from Germany, in this day and age with Germany in the fourth Reich, I can't really describe how exciting it is. That is the fourth Reich. I understand why some people would not want to hear that, but from where I am coming from, nothing could be better.

Madonna: You'll See [Spanish version]


The Spanish version of You'll See is pretty exciting, especially in this day and age with the European Union on fire. I love listening to the different languages of the European Union. The European Commission has three official languages but the EU has more. The three of the EC are French, German and English. However I enjoy Spanish and Italian as well.

Madonna: Erotica [Masters at Work dub]


I forgot how good the Masters at Work dub of Erotica was. "Little" Louie Vega and Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez are amazing. I don't much of them anymore. But back in the day they were on fire, as in 1992. I just think that Erotica is a great song and to hear a remix is even better.

Madonna: Deeper and Deeper [Shep's Classic 12"]


Shep's Classic 12" of Deeper and Deeper is pretty exciting. Deeper and Deeper was released as the second single from the smash-hit album that is Erotica. Of course, Erotica had its dark moments, but it produced four very successful singles, among others. Shep Pettibone produced Shep's Classic 12" of Deeper and Deeper.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Sebastian Ingrosso & Tommy Trash: Reload


The track entitled Reload that appears on Swedish House Mafia's second compilation album is amazing. It's the Deluxe edition of that album otherwise known as the European standard edition. The album is entitled Until Now and I was so impressed with the standard edition that I bought the deluxe edition, something unheard of when it comes to my music purchases. I might do that for Madonna but no one else.

Hard Rock Sofa & Swanky Tunes: Here we Go


The second track on the Deluxe edition of Until Now is entitled Here we Go. It's great and really excites because all I can think about while I am listening to it is moving to Europe, hence the title Here we Go; the Deluxe edition of Until Now just so happens to be the European standard edition. The Europeans are a little more ahead than the North Americans as far as Electronic music goes considering that Europe is the birthplace of Electronic music.

Miike Snow: The Wave (Thomas Gold remix edit)


The Thomas Gold remix edit of The Wave by Miike Snow is very exciting. Miike Snow are an indie pop band from Sweden so they are familiar with Swedish House Mafia as opposed to most people from North America. I don't know much about Miike Snow but I have a pretty limitless knowledge base concerning Swedish House Mafia. They are my favorite group of DJs.

Alesso/Sandro Silva & Quintino: Raise Your Head/Epic


There is a track on the Deluxe edition of Until Now entitled Raise your Head/Epic by Alesso, among others which is amazing. Alesso is on the rise. I want to buy his debut Studio album but there is no word as of yet on its release. However I am already familiar with his work and it's amazing.

Usher: Euphoria (Swedish House Mafia extended Dub)


The Swedish House Mafia extended dub of Euphoria is pretty disgusting, said with the highest honor; when I say that I am being facetious because it is so disgustingly good. Euphoria appeared as a track on Usher's most recent Studio album but that album failed to garner any attention from me. However Euphoria was pretty good and this dub is out of this world.

M-3OX featuring Heidrun: Beating of my Heart (Matisse & Sadko instrumental)


The Matisse and Sadko instrumental of the track entitled Beating Of My Heart, mixed in with Sweet Disposition is pretty exciting. It appears as the 18th track on the Twenty-two track Deluxe edition of Until Now, an album I just received on Compact Disc. It was one of the best purchases of my life.

Axwell/Swedish House Mafia: Heart is King/Save the World (Knife Party remix)


There is a track on the Deluxe edition of Until Now entitled Heart is King/Save the World (knife party remix). It's actually one of my favorites despite its length. It's only around two minutes long but it's intense enough to arouse some feelings in me to relish in the fact that I will soon be an EU citizen.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Guns n’ Roses: Yesterdays


Yesterdays was included as the third track on Use Your Illusion II. It precedes Knockin' on Heaven's Door, a song I love and so therefore it provides a good lead in. Yesterdays reminds me of the Beatles song entitled Yesterday even though one is not the cover for the other.

Guns n’ Roses: November Rain


November Rain appears as the tenth track on Use Your Illusion I. Use Your Illusion I & II where released as twin albums on the same day back in 1991. They pretty much define Guns n' Roses as far as I am concerned. I love listening to the albums and I highly recommend both of them.

Guns n’ Roses: Live and Let Die


Live and Let Die was written by Paul & Linda McCartney and then was covered by Guns n' Roses on their Use Your Illusion albums. It precedes the original version of Don't Cry on Use Your Illusion I and is a pretty good spot for the track in the track listing.

Guns n’ Roses: Don’t Cry [original]


The original version of Don't Cry is very exciting. It was used for the Music video as opposed to the alternate lyrics version that wasn't. The alternate lyrics version is found on Use Your Illusion II, whereas the original is found on Use Your Illusion I.

Guns n’ Roses: You Could Be Mine


You Could Be Mine was released from the soundtrack album for Terminator 2: Judgment Day and was then later included on Use Your Illusion II. I prefer it on the soundtrack album for Terminator 2, but that is because I am partial to the Terminator franchise, buying Terminator Salvation on DVD (the last release) and looking forward to the next entitled Terminator: Genesis, slated for release in 2015.

Guns n’ Roses: Don’t Cry [alt. lyrics]


The alternate lyrics version of Don't Cry is quite exciting. It appears on the second of the two Use Your Illusion albums. I actually listened to the alternate lyrics version quite a bit as a child for some reason. I was always drawn to the second of the two albums. But nowadays I prefer the original.

Guns n’ Roses: Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door


Knockin' on Heaven's Door was written by Bob Dylan, a great writer among other talents. I am not familiar with him quite as much as the band that covered Knockin' on Heaven's Door. That would be the legendary Guns n' Roses and oh what a band they are.