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My fairly terrible Mignola-copying cover for a fictional Natalie Coutourier-starring Chuubo's comic called "Winter: Flowers in the Ice". I'm not done, but I don't know that I ever will be done so...
Songs of the Week (2)
1. Bullet in the Head (Rage Against the Machine)
Iām honestly such a sucker for anything RATM-related, but this song is definitely in my top 3 this week. The band is so good at coming up with short but insanely effective slogans (is that what you call it?); like āthey say jump, you say how high,ā for example. Zack de la Rocha is one of the most powerful frontmen of all time, which becomes especially obvious in Bullet in the Head. This song really does give me chills.
2. Schism (TOOL)
Almost half a year later, and Iām still on Lateralus. I canāt seem to let this album go, itās just so transcendentally beautiful I have to give it another listen. And then another. And another. I get that Schism is probably the most well-known song off this album, but Iām so tired of the ridiculous narrative that you canāt enjoy the popular songs because it makes you a āfake fanā or whatever. Schism is amazing no matter which way you choose to look at it.
3. Die, Die My Darling (The Misfits)
I was originally introduced to The Misfits when I was about 10 by my dad with Dig Up Her Bones, but didnāt think much of the song or of the band until last week. Not only do they have a very solid discography, but Die, Die My Darling is such a catchy and heartfelt track that I felt it was necessary to include it this week. Apart from the mixing, which is a little strange at times, this song absolutely slaps.
4. Bleed the Freak (Alice in Chains)
Kind of an obvious favorite from Facelift, but a favorite nonetheless. I rediscovered it this week after completely overplaying it in August, but Bleed the Freak is such a genuine masterpiece that I just canāt seem to leave it alone. I donāt know what they put in this song but I am unashamedly obsessed with it (again).
5. Lullaby (The Cure)
Yet another banger from Disintegration. I swear Iāll make a separate post on this album someday, but for now Iāll have to make do with speaking about separate tracks only. Lullaby is so sincere and charming it makes me want to cry, even if at first glance thereās nothing to really cry about. Yes, itās simple, but when has simplicity ever stopped a song from being good?
6. Testify (Rage Against the Machine)
God how I love The Battle of Los Angeles. This song is an absolute beauty, both in terms of being innovative with its music and giving you food for thought. As Iāve said before, Iāll bite at anything genuine or passionate, so you can imagine how much authentic happiness songs like Testify bring me.
7. Firestarter (The Prodigy)
Another band I was introduced to by my dad. Iāve been listening to The Prodigy quite a bit this past month because I missed a chance to go their concert in August, so really itās no surprise that one of their songs ends up on here. Firestarter is mind-numbing, but in the best way possible; just like most of their music, this song carries the kind of energy you canāt find with any other artist. Itās gorgeous.