So, I’m waaaaayyyy late to the ‘Sonic Highways’ party, but I’m finally here. And holy shit, is it remarkable. I got re-acquainted with this band. Here’s a little gem for you:

Such a great groove. Here’s a cover by Grant Green with the unbelievable Idris Muhammad on drums.

Say what the hell, hang fire.

I went to see Alanis when she was touring to promote this record. She must have been in her early twenties, and Radiohead opened for her, and they blew the roof off the place. When Alanis came out everyone was yelling for Radiohead, and she started crying and ran off the stage. But she pulled herself together and came…

I can’t believe Jagged Little Pill came out 20 years ago. Not to make some feel old, but I was in High School. I feel old as hell. Here’s Alanis performing for the 10th anniversary of the album when she released an acoustic version.

“Overkill” - Motörhead

Yes! Good call. Love break beats.

Maria Carey sampled the Tom Tom Club tune. I just can’t remember her song right now.

The Pixies- Isla De Encanta.

QOTSA.

In the meantime - digable planets.

Some of you know how much I love RATM, but this is just perfect with a visit from Keenan. Live: KNOW YOUR ENEMY.

For Halloween, Lake Street Dive dressed up and did a cover of “Bohemian Rhapsody”.

Ha! My fave from them.

The Cars - Drive - Live

The Saints cover Ike & Tina.....mayhem and greatness ensues.

I drove over the Mississippi River today. Twice. It’s a Big River.

Simple Minds. Someone Somewhere.

Roxy Music. Avalon.

When serious hip hop fans talk about the greatness of Aquemini, I always feel like the kid at the high school lunch table who didn’t get the joke. It’s a fine album to be sure, and grows on me every time I pull it out of the digital crate, but a short lister for greatest of all time? That’s an argument I could never…