Won’t Stop by OneRepublic
From the Album “Dreaming Out Loud” OneRepublic steers away from their regular sound heard in “Stop ‘ Stare” and “Apologize” and is much more stripped, letting Ryan Tedder’s great voice and emotion charge the song, rather than strong riffs and standard beats. It’s still “cheese pop,” but it’s just good “cheese pop.”
Turn (Album Version) by Travis From the Album “The Man Who”
Turn is a great track, again solidly fitting in the genre of Alt., that you will be singing over and over and over. Despite the fact that Travis, a band often referred to as Radiohead-lite and put in the same category as Coldplay, came out with the song in 1998, it’s nothing new, but it’s still a great track.
This Time by Jonathan Rhys Meyers From the Album “August Rush (Soundtrack)”
Yes, you read it right. This song is from the PG-rated movie “August Rush,” and the singer is actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers. But, check it out. The song, and most of the songs written for the movie, is great alternative rock. And Meyers, surprisingly, can sing. Take a listen and see what you think.
Hallelujah (Album Version) by Jeff Buckley From the Album “Grace”
An alternative cult favorite for years, Buckley’s masterpiece was made popular for its being performed on American Idol. Its newfound popularity doesn’t take away anything from the song that gives many a chill up their spine from hearing it. This is one song that is required listening-no excuses.
Belief (Acoustic) by John Mayer From the Album “The Village Sessions” This is not the John Mayer that came out with “Your Body is a Wonderland” and all those other pop hits. Rather this track (and this whole EP) is the new and improved Mayer, heavy in blues and rock and far, far away from the pop of his past.
I’m Ready (Album Version) by Jack’s Mannequin From the Album “Everything In Transit [Explicit]”
If you haven’t listened to Jack’s Mannequin, you need to. It’s alternative rock with a piano. This song is great with driving vocals, cool and deep lyrics, and solid piano playing. Plus, Jack’s Mannequin sums up teenage angst in their album, so you (like everyone else) will think every song is about your life. It is a great summer song/album on heavy rotation on my iPod.
This Time by Jonathan Rhys Meyers From the Album “August Rush (Soundtrack)”
Yes, you read it right. This song is from the PG-rated movie “August Rush,” and the singer is actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers. But, check it out. The song, and most of the songs written for the movie, is great alternative rock. And Meyers, surprisingly, can sing. Take a listen and see what you think.
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