Song for JLP

Ever heard of 'The Gun Club'? I hadn't till recently. His singer, writer and front-man has been an inspiration for many musicians, who some way or another have gotten in touch with the melancholic moods of the early 80's. His coarse vocals and irreverent lyrics motivated another Musical Genius into writing a master piece. I chose to tab the latter's work instead.

Now, my interpretation of the tribute song for JLP by Noir Desir as recorded in their 1996 album 666.667 Club:

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VERSE: Em - G - D - Em
What I feel
Tear is in my heart
You're looking in the eye of a devil's well

What I hear
Tear is in my mind
Looking in the eye of a devil's well

BRIDGE: C - Em - C - G - D - Em
Where did you go, son of a been
Why follow on this like a river's stream
You're beating in the heat of hell

VERSE:
What I feel
A tear is in my mind
You're looking in the eye of a devil's well

What I hear
This tear is in my mind
Looking in the eye of a devil's well

BRIDGE:
Where did you go, son of a been
Why follow on this like a river's stream
You're beating in the heat of hell

Why follow on this like a river's stream
You're beating in the heat of hell
You're beating in the heat of hell
You're beating in the heat of hell

Songs from the Heart

Never would have Ronnie and Gary imagined that one hour of chitchat and stories about women in their life would create an almighty rock classic.
What makes a song blow your mind away? I ponder...

Hardly ever I've encountered myself with a tune that's mind-grasping, heartbreaking, yet masterfully written and emotionally endearing. Emotionally endearing. That's the point I'm trying to make with this entry.

It's not the complex structure. It's not the never-ending music academy pompous solos. It's not even the rhythmic, danceable connection with our bodies.

For me a good song [ depending on the mood off course :o) ] is the one written with your own blood and suffering, telling your story in so little words. It's the song that speaks to you and connects with the emotional stage your going through in your life. Plus, an outraging performance also helps!

Have you ever cringed at the sound of a tune?
You probably have... But how long does the sensation last?

I've found myself disliking songs that I used to worship. Let's call it Radiohead's Creep, Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World, or Ugly Kid Joe's Cats in the Craddle.

The trick here is this: **If you find that one song, don't play it too often, otherwise it will lose the magic** I know it's hard, but it's a way to do it

For me, these are (my seasonal) songs from the heart:
1. Two-headed Boy (Neutral Milk Hotel)
2. Simple Man (Shinedown. Sorry Lynyrd)
3. Songs for JPL (Noir Desir)
4. Hate Me (Blue October)
5. The Wolf (Miniature Tigers)

Just listen to the sensibility impregnated in the songs above and give me your list. After all, it's a very personal point of view.