Music Review: Songs of the Week

"Elestal"

Abigail Williams

Since the world will end in 2012, or supposedly they say it will, we should at least have a good soundtrack for it, and Abigail Williams has provided the first track. "Elestal" is a horrifically beautiful storm that begins with a calm watery guitar and leads into a dark blend of thrash metal. Raging with drums and cymbals, the track relaxes into a steady groove like distant thunder.

"Ziggy Stardust"

David Bowie

What makes this song so great? The sparkling guitar that sounds like God is playing it?  Is it David's lyrics about spiders from Mars? Or maybe it's the vocals that only Mr. Bowie has. Whatever the case might be, there is no denying how cool the name Ziggy Stardust and how good David Bowie's music ability is.

"They Always Fly Away"

Blouse

Like a strange dream that seems to linger in your head as the day continues this bouncy little tune is creepy and peaceful. From the first beat, Blouse grabs your attention with a Gorlliaz like hum that keeps you guessing for the next change.  

"How Do You Do"

Mouth & Macneal

How can you not like this song? A perfect one-hit wonder throwback from the golden age of the seventies, this joyful tune is dangerously catchy. In fact, the song should come with a caution. WARNING: MAY CAUSE ONE TO SING "NAH NAH NAH NAH" EXCESSIVELY.

"Freelance Fiend"

Leaf Hounds

From the minute the guitar rips right through the speakers to the cowbell clanking around, you will be hooked. With Led Zeppelin like swagger and the Blue Oyster Cult like groove, Leaf Hound deserves some respect. Crank up the radio and jam out with these forgotten legends.