Thursday, November 24, 2011: Led Zeppelin - Thank You

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

Thank you for being a part of this humble blog.

And thank you, Led Zeppelin, for writing one of the greatest love songs ever.

Now, in the great tradition of this uniquely American tradition, go eat, drink, and fall asleep watching football.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011: 2:54 - Scarlet

Two Fifty Four are London newcomers and sisters Hannah and Colette Thurlow. They are currently unsigned, but judging from this single, the first from their upcoming EP, I hope that changes soon.

Here is their MySpace page, check it out and give 'em some support -

http://www.myspace.com/thetwofiftyfour

How great is it that MySpace is still going strong as a place for musicians. Too cool

Tuesday, November 22, 2011: TWOfer Tuesday: The "March, 1985" Edition

March, 1985.

I was in my Junior year of High School. Ronald Reagan was just starting his 2nd term as President of the United States, while Mikhail Gorbachev replaces Konstantin Chernenko as leader of the Soviet Union.

On March 15th, the first Internet domain name is registered (symbolics.com).

"Amadeus" wins Best Picture at the 57th Annual Academy Awards.

Wayne Gretzky breaks own NHL season record with 126th assist, and Madison Square Garden hosts the very first WrestleMania, where Hulk Hogan & Mr T beat Rowdy Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorf.

And here are a couple of songs that were on the charts that month.

Monday, November 21, 2011: Chamillionaire - Good Morning

Hakeem Seriki, better known by his stage name Chamillionaire, would like to wish all of his haters love. And wish them a good morning.

Bringing forth positive vibes and good wishes is indeed a good way to start the morning

And to start the week.

And, of course, any song that's cool enough to use Free Falling by Tom Petty as it's base, is cool enough for me.

Positive vibes and cool tunes - it's what CSOTD is all about.

Enjoy.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

No blogging on a Sunday.

See you Monday!

Saturday, November 19, 2011: Paul Simon - The Obvious Child

Paul Simon's Graceland is a masterpiece. And was widely recognized as such when it came out, a rarity that such greatness is acknowledged at it's release.

Another thing Graceland was: it was a hard act to follow.

Rhythm of the Saints wasn't the cultural juggernaut that Graceland was, "The Obvious Child", "Proof" and "Born at the Right Time" were were all released as singles, but all failed to reach the US top 40.

But, this album isn't about instantly infectious melodies and wildly popular rhythms, this album is about melodic layers of delicate exploration, this is about true insight from a master wordsmith, complexity masked as pop music.

Rhythm Of The Saints doesn't generate the happy, upbeat mood that Graceland did, the pounding Latin drums of today's CSOTD selection providing the sole exception. ROTS is almost a tone poem about maturity and responsibility overlaid against an artist's stretching and expanding musical canvas.

Yes, gentle reader, it is that good.

If you don't have this album, please do yourself a favor and get it now.

You will not be disappointed.

Friday, November 18, 2011: Stevie Ray Vaughan - The House Is Rockin'

Thank God It's Friday.

Let's get this weekend rockin'