(The best five songs not on the other two lists. Either new in 2023, or new to me.)
5. Royal Blood - Boilermaker
from "Typhoons"
Warner, 04/2021
I was dragged to a Royal Blood show and had a great time. I didn't really know this band beforehand, but I'll be paying closer attention now. Recommended if you like your stripes white, your keys black, and your duo-jets flat.
4. Jason Isbell - Death Wish
From "Weathervanes"
Southeastern Records, 06/2023
3. They Might Be Giants - Alphabet of Nations [Extended Version]
From the deluxe edition (only) of "No!"
Idlewild Recordings 6/2012
2. Jimmy Eat World - Firestarter
From the "Last Christmas" 7"
Better Looking Records, 12/2001
Recorded in the Bleed American sessions, yes, it's THAT Firestarter. In hindsight, this doesn't seem long enough after The Prodigy came out for a cover. I don't have enough of the original song in my head-- It's just that creepy-eyed english bloke with the bad haircut shouting "Twisted Firestarter" and some keyboard sound effects, and the dude brushing the bugs out of his hair:
Yeah, that's it.
Anyway, this is a cool cover, because it sounds like peak Jimmy Eat World. And I love whatever noise/drone is going on in the background. Adds to the tension of the song.
1. Landing - Awake
From the Awake / Gravitational X Digital Single
Vast Arc Hues, 10/2023
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