In light of the Big Wreck article a couple weeks ago, it got me thinking about other 90′s songs that were quickly discarded. These bands are not necessarily one hit wonders, but nearly all of them have faded into obscurity, or at least these songs have. Once again, I wish that there were a way that I could share these sounds with you, without you having to go through iTunes or scouring the discount bin at your local used CD store.
1. Matthew Sweet – Sick of Myself: Why not start it off with a song that doesn’t end? The riff is three simple chords but it’s catchy.
2. Refreshments – Banditos: I love the story in the song. Who can say no to a Bonnie & Clyde-esque heist story?
3. Bran Van 3000 – Drinking In LA: First Canadian content, I’m disappointed that they never reveal what Todd’s favourite cheese was.
4. Odds – Someone Who’s Cool: It really was the suit that got me the gig, just waiting for the tear to get me the girl.
5. Rentals – Friends With P: I thought about using El Scorcho by Weezer (possibly the best song they ever recorded), but after their reappearance, I think everyone wants to forget about Weezer.
6. Mighty, Mighty Bosstones – The Impression That I Get: Third Wave Ska, like Icarus, tried to do too much too fast. Still a fun genre to witness in concert.
7. Age Of Electric – I Don’t Mind: Not as popular as Remote Control but lighter and poppier. You’ve got to love those “Whoo Hoo Hoo”‘s.
8. Butthole Surfers – Pepper: “Look at me I’m a surfer”
9. Kish – I Rhyme The World In 80 Days: One of the few memorable Canadian rap songs from the early 90′s that wasn’t from Maestro Fresh Wes. Thankfully, he didn’t try to make a Snow-like comback.
10. Fountains of Wayne – Radiation Vibe: I always liked this song. Fountains of Wayne could write a great pop hook. Too bad they’ll always be remembered as liking Stacy’s Mom.
Other songs that didn’t quite make the cut:
Spacehog – In The Meantime
Gob – Soda
Wide Mouth Mason – My Old Self
Better Than Ezra – Good
Watchmen – Zoom
Rancid – Time Bomb
