Oh yes, I am going there. I know there used to be a lot of controversy over this group but I don’t buy into that crap. And that’s all I will say about that because you don’t want me going on a rant, trust me.

Marilyn Manson is one of those bands that I can listen to any time of the day. Doesn’t matter if I am in a good mood, bad mood, etc. I will cook to it, clean to it and dance to it. And I have no problems admitting I have a little bit of goth love in my heart. They are another band that it is hard to pick out just a few favorite songs because it’s not just their new songs that I like, it’s the old one’s too. They are all great. My first attraction to the band was how completely different they were to every other band in that time. Imagine little blond 11-12 year old. already listening to metal but annoyed with the selection of music played on the radio. And then I hear Marilyn Manson and the love affair began. I remember buying the cd and hiding it from my mom so she wouldn’t know I was listening to such obscenities. Awww the memories.


Warning: These videos may not be appropriate for littles eyes and ears. 

Oh hey did you notice the chick from Greys Anatomy is in the video. The one who plays “little Grey” aka Lexi. And of course Jamie Pressly is in it also.

Also if you haven’t noticed I have a thing for cover songs, especially when they are have a bit of darkness added in.

And who can forget about the “classic” songs.

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I only learned of Volbeat a little over a year ago but from the first time I heard them I loved them. The lead singer Michael Poulsen has the kind of voice that just pulls you in and holds on to you. They aren’t too heavy that you can’t understand what they’re saying and maybe the worlds finally getting smarter but I have even heard them play a few of their songs on the radio. About time they play decent music on the radio. At least that’s what I said when I heard them playing Volbeat.
Now if we could take over the world get more music like this played on the radio it would awesome. Heck I might even buy a radio hah.

These two songs are my favorites by Volbeat. 

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See, not too heavy, very catchy, makes you want to turn it up and sing along with it.

In 1985 the band Guns N Roses formed. I was just a wee babe back then so I didn’t get to experience the oooh’s and ahhh’s when they became popular, but ever since I can remember I have been a fan of their music. And here we are, 27 years later and they can still kick ass like no other.

An amazing experience

Last year my husband and I got the privilege to see them perform live and I can honestly say it was hands down, the BEST concert I have ever been to. Axl can pull of those high notes and long notes as if it were 26 years ago. I watched an interview he did a little while back and when asked how he does it he said it is getting harder but does voice exercises to help. Actually he said something more along the lines of….I have no %&^#($) idea LOL. 

There is no possible way to pick just one favorite song by GNR. There’s just too many in that pot and this post would probably take a week to read. So I’ll just list off a few today.

I may have a slight obsession with the lead guitarist of GNR, DJ Ashba. The man is seriously drool worthy and he has some serious skills. Here’s a video of his song that he plays at every concert. I think if I met him in person I’d faint, or loose all ability to speak.

Hello sexy

Everyone knows the popular songs such as Sweet Child O Mine, Paradise City, Don’t Cry, Knockin’ on Heavens Door, Nightrain, and November Rain but those are what I want to share. While they are all good songs I’ve never been one to promote the ever popular. Instead I like to promote the unpopular so people can appreciate more then just the over played songs.

So here we go, a “few” songs.

And I just have to share this song because it is actually one of my favorites. Notice I said one of, not the only. Again so many songs to choose from to choose just one but this one does make it to the top of my list.

One thing I love about the radio is the volume button, and the ability to switch the channel if you don’t like a song. If you ever ride in a car with me I apologize in advance for changing the channel and million and one times. I am constantly switching back and forth between stations to find a song I like. I may not even listen to the entire song before changing the channels again. Annoying right? Heck I even annoy myself sometimes while I am doing it but I can’t help it. I get bored very easily listening to the same songs over and over. That’s one of the down sides when songs become popular. They get way over played, sometimes ruining the appeal of the song. At least that’s how it works in my mind.

That being said I HOPE that this song isn’t one that falls into the over played category simply because I am selfish and really like this song and would like to continue to keep it on my upbeat happy go lucky play list.

Oh yeah, what song am I talking about might be helpful information huh. Drive By by Train. I am not really a big Train fan, they have a few songs that are catchy most of them are too poppy for my taste but I just love Drive By. Yes it’s poppy and catchy and I sound like a complete hypocrite but it’s also romantic and I can’t seem to help but turn up the radio whenever I hear it and start singing along and dancing.

Instructions: Do not listen to this song on low volume, you can only appreciate it if you blast it. You’re welcome.

Okay so my generation may not view this band/singer as a classic but in a way it’s my own personal classic because hearing any song by Genesis and/or Phil Collins instantly brings me back to my childhood. The good ole 80’s. Yes I was an 80’s baby. You have two types of 80’s people. The people who were old enough to rock it through the 80’s and feel those born in the 80’s aren’t “true” 80’s people, and then those of us who were actually born in the 80’s. We might not have been able to rock the 80’s but that time period still had an impact on our lives. For me it was the music. The hair bands, the new metal and of course the bit of easy going music such as Genesis, Peter Frampton, R.E.M., Michael Jackson, Madonna, Kenny Loggins, Tears for Fears, Fleetwood Mac. I could go on and on but I wont because the list is seriously too long. But you get the idea.

One song that I absolutely LOVE is Land of Confusion by Genesis. I am not sure why it doesn’t get much airplay anymore. It is one of those songs that you can see the video playing even though you may be listening to it on the radio. Don’t say I am crazy because I see cartoons playing in my head. If you haven’t seen the video you might not understand how awesome it is. If you have five minutes to spare sit down and watch this video.

See what I am talking about? That song & video were pure genius.

I remember when this CD came out in 1991. It was the first CD I owned. That and Michael Jacksons Dangerous album. It seems like a life time ago that these bands were the it bands, that music was sang by people with real voices, talent and no machines to duplicate their voices. And that is why I titled this post with the word classics in it. Not to be confused with the real classics from the 1950’s and before.

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*Image Credit Genesis Picture: Amazon

Every once in a while there is a song that comes out that completely takes your breath away after hearing it for the first time. You know it’s a great song when it continues to do so each and every time you here it there after. For s singer to pull that off with not one but many of their songs takes pure talent. There’s no way around it folks. You just cant pull some rhymes out of your bum and expect to be an instant hit.

I recently purchased Christina Perri cd after getting sick of always having to go to YouTube to hear one of her songs. So as I sit here and listen to the cd, I also have it in the car and on my phone. Obsessed much? Eh not really, I just can’t stop listening because her music speaks to me.  I first heard of her about two years ago (my timing may be a tad off just because I am bad with timing, but it was some where around 1.5-2 years ago). I am sure you have heard of the song Jar of Hearts. No? Well here, listen….I’ll wait.

You hear that natural talent. No special effects on her voice. Just raw beauty. The first time I heard this song I loved it and I have continued to love it every time I hear it on the radio. Then the other day I heard a new song of hers and again, instant love (also if you love Twilight it’s on the new soundtrack for the last movie).

I don’t know if I can express what it is I love about her music but I will try. Her voice, hello it’s amazing. It’s real, raw, beautiful, natural. Her lyrics, I am a romantic and I feel that a lot of her songs have to do with romance/love in some way. Not all of her songs do but a few of my favorites do. Ink, she has tattoos which I know some people see as a turn off but I think they’re hot. They add to her look and in turn adds a piece to her. Tattoos in my opinion are an expression, a piece of art just not in a showcase room but the showcase is your body. I love tattoos and I am of the mind frame, the more the better.

So there you have it. This weeks Tuesday Tunes. If you’d like to participate be sure to link up over at Amandas site High Impact Mom!

And just because I love you all I will leave you with another one of my favorites.

I like a lot of different types of music. I know I have said I am a metal girl at heart and while I am I still listen to other genres of music and enjoy them equally. Country is not one of those genres though. Now don’t go bashing me because I don’t like country, I don’t hate it but it’s just to…twangy for me. Back in the day there were a few country artists I did listen to but not anymore. I am not quite sure why I even brought Country music up as it has nothing to do with my song choice this week. Guess I just wanted to give you a little history. Anywho, being one that tries not to discriminate against different genres I wanted to share something other then heavy music today.

For some reason this song doesn’t seem to get much airplay. I am not sure why because I think it’s an amazing song. Not only is the beat along with the harmony beautiful but the song itself speaks volumes and has such a good message behind it. From the first time I heard it I stored it in the “favs” memory bank. If you watch the video I dare you not to be touched by it.

I have been known to pull this song up on YouTube and blast it while I am cleaning, and possibly putting it on repeat. What, don’t tell me you’ve never done it 😉

I love finding songs that reach down in you and make you really think. Thing about what the day holds, what life could have been and what life is and in the end being thankful for everything. To me this song does that. Not in a selfish way because I know there are people out there that struggle but it brings a sense of calm and hope that they will all be okay. Not naive, just hopefull. 

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The beautiful and all around amazing Amanda from High Impact Mom has started a new meme that I think is fantastic. Tuesday Tunes. Being a music lover myself what better way to share your love of music then to share it with others. So as long as I gets my days straight (I have a habit of confusing what day it is) I will be supporting Amanda in her new meme, Tuesday Tunes.

Ever heard of H.I.M.? No not him as in a person but H.I.M. as in the band from Finland. Think Gothic love rock. Ever since I first heard them a few years ago I became instantly obsessed. Okay maybe not obsessed but I do love their music. I am not sure what it is but if I need a pick me up, music to clean to, something to make me smile my go to band is H.I.M. It’s the type of music that pulls you in, squeezes you and let’s you go feeling as if all is right. And the lead singer isn’t bad on the eyes so that may or may not have something to do with it.

Listening to HIM also brings me back memory wise. Now it may not have been that long ago when I started listening to them but that time in my life was full of so many different emotions that it’s hard for it not to stir something inside of me. 

It’s hard to pick just one because they have so many great songs so I am sharing two of my favorites today. When Love and Death Embrace and Join Me in Death.

Whenever I turn on H.I.M. it’s never just to listen to one song. I simply can’t do that. I listen to at least an entire albums worth at the very least. It’s like an addiction that I just can’t seem to give up. But that’s totally fine by me. This is one addiction I will welcome with open arms.

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