Song List
By
Douglas Newman
June 18th, 2009
Sunday is Father’s Day, and there’s no better gift than giving your old man a killer mix tape…er, playlist. Prove to him that your taste in music isn’t as treacherous as he thinks by downloading the following ten killer dad tracks.
Song List
By
Douglas Newman
April 28th, 2009
Along with bands like The Eagles and ABBA, Cat Stevens is a megastar that is known largely for his greatest hits. It’s a shame, really, because a closer look shows that the seventies troubadour had a string of great albums - nine in the years between 1970-1978.
Song List
By
Douglas Newman
April 14th, 2009
The Who have a gaggle of great singles, but in the big picture, the band should go down as expert purveyors of “album rock.” In the spirit of celebrating The Who’s impressive career, JamsBio presents 10 of the band’s great deep album tracks (and an outtake or two).
Song List
By
Douglas Newman
March 12th, 2009
In honor of the American servicemen and women overseas, JamsBio’s editors present a list of 10 great “soldier songs.”
Song List
By
Douglas Newman
December 18th, 2008
Although the Doors are musical legends with legions of fans, for some reason they have not enjoyed the same degree of reverence as some of their classic rock peers like the Velvet Underground, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix or The Who. You’ll be hard pressed to find the Doors name-dropped by the latest “it” band [...]
Song List
By
Douglas Newman
December 11th, 2008
There are thousands of Bob Dylan covers that have been recorded by artists in almost every genre imaginable. Rarely do they live up the original recordings, but each of these covers infuses the song with a different personality that makes for a refreshing listen.
Song List
By
Douglas Newman
December 2nd, 2008
With the close of 2008 fast approaching, I thought I’d add a little twist to the typical year end lists (which, by the way, is forthcoming from the good folks here at JamsBio) and give a run-down of 12 artists and bands that I feel deserve to have a breakout year in 2009. Some are [...]
Song List
By
Douglas Newman
November 26th, 2008
Tomorrow, November 27th, Thanksgiving Day, is Jimi Hendrix’s birthday. He would have been 66 years old. Perhaps more significant is that this year marks the 40th anniversary of two landmark Hendrix albums - Axis: Bold as Love and the double-LP masterpiece Electric Ladyland.
In celebration of this milestone, UME is releasing a host of Hendrix goodies, [...]
Song List
By
Douglas Newman
November 20th, 2008
“Sophomore slump” has been a term bandied about by music critics when describing a follow-up album that pales in comparison to an artist’s unusually accomplished debut. While I question whether second records often tend to fall flat for most bands (I even question the validity of the sophomore slump phenomenon), I am intrigued by them, [...]
Song List
By
Douglas Newman
November 13th, 2008
A reader suggested I make a list of songs for saying goodbye. Never one to turn down a request, I started digging through my vast collection of vinyl, CDs, and MP3s to find my favorite farewell songs. I came up with, I believe, a pretty solid and eclectic list of songs for saying goodbye.
Song List
By
Douglas Newman
November 11th, 2008
Although less and less relevant in the age of MP3s, an album’s sequencing used to be a vital part of the creative process. Important for pacing, creating a mood, and establishing a cohesive artistic statement, the order of the tracks was often mulled over as closely as the recording itself. Opening numbers have been given [...]
Song List
By
Douglas Newman
November 6th, 2008
I admit it. I’m kind of a sap when it comes to music and its ability to conjure a well of emotions…even tears. That’s right, I’m a grown man who’s sometimes moved to tears when I hear certain songs. Mind you, the stars have to be aligned and all the pieces in place for me [...]
Song List
By
Douglas Newman
November 4th, 2008
There’s something special about duets with male and female voices. The contrast of sounds is pleasing to my ears. I especially like the ones where the vocalists are having a conversation through song - a musical he said/she said.
Below are 20 of my favorite boy/girl duets, listed in chronological order. Well, at least they’re [...]
Song List
By
Douglas Newman
October 30th, 2008
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Musicians are notorious for taking this old adage to heart, liberally “borrowing” (either intentionally or subconsciously) chords, melodies and/or lyrics from each other.
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