Monday, September 26, 2011 at 12:01AM Time to discuss a new Steel Panther track. Today it's "17 Girls in a Row" from the upcoming Balls Out. I like the song. Hate the cover art. Discuss.
Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 12:01AM Did you know that today is National One Hit Wonder Day? The "holiday" has been around since 1990. A few years ago, VH1 Classic even did a big "One Hit Wonder" countdown. They put RATT on their list (with "Round and Round") but obviously you and I know they were wrong on that one. I suspect there are many Glam favorites that are really "one hit wonders" - no matter how great their actual catalog. I love lots of songs that were never singles, let alone chart hits. And it really is quite an accomplishment to have a hit on Billboard.
I wonder if Twisted Sister fits the "one hit wonder" classification? They've got a pretty great and decent-sized catalog, but no song of theirs is known more than "We're Not Gonna Take It." And Aldo Nova had "Fantasy." Then there's Vixen with "Edge of a Broken Heart" and Trixter with "Give It To Me Good." Now that I think about it, I guess Saigon Kick fits the "one hit wonder" category too thanks to "Love Is On the Way."
So who else from the glam metal heyday are "one hit wonders?"
Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 12:01AM I suspect all bands that have been around awhile have at least one song they regret recording, let alone releasing. There are songs that were duds out of the gate. Don't forget the tunes that just sound dated and embarrassing these days... and then there's those attempts where bands tried to drastically alter their sound in an effort to appear "current."
When I think of songs bands might regret, my mind immediately goes to Motley Crue and "Brandon." Continually mocked, the song is basically a dud. I know Tommy Lee wrote the tune when he was emotional and happy at the birth of his son Brandon... but the song doesn't exactly fit Motley, now does it? Other regrettable duds off the top of my head? Well, there's Bon Jovi's entire Bounce album.
A long time ago, Yahoo! Music selected Poison's "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" as the most embarrassing song of the 80s. Now "most embarrassing" and "most regrettable" are not exactly interchangeable, but close. I completely disagree with Yahoo! and I actually think "Rose" is one of the most iconic songs of the 80s, but I digress. We're talking about songs we think bands regret today... so give 'em to me: what are your thoughts?
Friday, September 23, 2011 at 12:01AM
Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 12:01AM
What do you think?
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 12:01AM Changes in the LA Guns camp it seems. Last night, Jizzy Pearl posted on his message board:
"After an amazing two years in L.A. Guns I have decided to move on. This decision was not based on anger or animosity-- I have nothing but respect for Tracii and the guys. They can and will carry on better than ever. I wish all good luck and good music in the future."
So what does this mean for the new LA Guns album, Acoustic Gypsy Live? I thought LA Guns was getting ready to tour behind the new record, now what? At any rate, I wish the band luck. Everyone knows I have mad respect for Tracii Guns.
Since we're talking about Jizzy, here's footage of his most epic performance of all time:
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 12:01AM Danny Worsnop is the lead singer of Asking Alexandria. He recently did an interview for Hot Topic, proclaiming his love for Hair Metal, especially Motley Crue. Danny's accent is so adorable it makes me want to roll around on the floor. Here's the short interview: