Projector

Up next is one of the bands that defined the Gothenburg sound. Dark Tranquillity has been churning out some damn fine metal since the early 90's. The band over time has incorporated some more keyboard/effects into the music but still maintain that Swedish sound. 'Projector' is probably my favorite album from them. The album starts off great and ends great. An underrated album, but a classic in it's own right.

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Danzig

Well mid week already. That just kinda pissed by. Thanks booze. Anyways triple posting to catch up with things. Starting off with a little Danzig. Pun included? Possibly. Danzig of course was the vocalist for the horror punk legends The Misfits. He also fronted Samhain. After those two bands dissolved he decided to go solo. 'Danzig' or as some refer to it 'Danzig I' was the first solo effort and the best. Things kinda went downhill from there. Enjoy the trip back.

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Arcane Rain Fell

Closing out the week on a somber note. Time for some Goth/Doom. Draconian are a female fronted goth/doom outfit. Use a great mix of male/female vocals overlaid with some somber tones. Uploading 'Arcane Rain Fell' which is probably their best album. Check out the track 'Daylight Misery'. Light some candles and weep.

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Hear Nothing

Some more Punk coming your way. This time from across the pond. Discharge was one of the more politically pissed of punk bands to come out of the UK. Lot of metal bands cite them as an influence. 2 of the Big 4 have covered material from them. Anthrax covered 'Protest And Survive', while Metallica covered 'Free Speech For The Dumb' and 'The More I See' for Garage Inc. 'Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing' is by far their best work. Non stop in your face for the whole album. Definitely an album most people should own.

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That Beat

Sort of staying in the rock genre today with some Bo Diddley. Bo passed away a few years back but his legendary guitar riffing and rhythm are still relevant. The 'Bo Diddley Sound' or 'Shave and Two Bits' sound defined Diddley's music and career. Not to mention is epic guitar. Chess Records put out a really good best of album and it's a perfect place to start to appreciate the music and legacy that is Bo Diddley. You might recognize 'Who Do You Love'. Of course the more poplar version used in those Sam Adams commercials was done by George Thorogood, but you see how far the influence goes. So here it is 'His Best'

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Layla

Switching the musical gears again we arrive at possibly one of the best rock albums ever. Derek And The Domino's was a band that featured Duane Allman and Eric Clapton. Their sole album 'Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs' was released back in 1970 and wasn't the critical darling it is today. The album features some amazing guitar work and even more amazing songs. Perhaps the most well known Clapton song is included here with 'Layla'. And while the debate rages on whether it's better electric or acoustic, it's the albums stand out track. Not to be outdone though is the Hendrix cover 'Little Wing' added on last minute as a tribute to Hendrix who had recently passed. Amazing album worth a listen front to back multiple times.

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The Decline

New week and still in the D's. Going to start this week off with some more Punk, but with a soundtrack. 'The Decline Of Western Civilization' was a movie that documented the punk scene out in LA. A wonderful film that every punk fan should see a least once. Bands featured on here are, Black Flag, The Germs, X, The Circle Jerks, Catholic Discipline, The Alice Bag Band, and FEAR. One of the few soundtracks worth buying. You know cause its got more than one decent song on it.

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