The Space Between The Headphones: March 2013

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Best Rare/Cover Foo Fighters songs

In the muck of drab that is the new Dave Grohl project album known as 'Sound City' coupled with the increasingly predictable-sounding Foo Fighter albums that have come out, I present you with several rare and/or cover tracks that rekindle the glory days of the band.

Late! (Dave Grohl demo)- Pokey the Little Puppy

Foo Fighters (X-Files album)- Down in the Park (by Gary Numan)

Foo Fighters- How I Miss You (B-Side)

Foo Fighters- Keep The Car Running (by Arcade Fire)

Foo Fighters (Godzilla Soundtrack)- A320

Late! (Dave Grohl)- Petrol CB

Foo Fighters- Fraternity (B-Side)

Foo Fighters- Ozone (by Kiss/Ace Frehley)

And last...but CERTAINLY NOT least....

Foo Fighters- With Arms Wide Open (by Creed)

Thursday, March 7, 2013

The Pixies Co-Efficient

Despite what anyone will tell you, the Pixies are the most influential band over all 90's/early 2000's alternative rock music; much like how the Velvet Underground are STILL a huge influence on indie/underground music today. You may not hear the direct correlation unless you are a musician yourself or have a keen ear for time signatures, chord changes, beats, etc. If you have no idea who the Pixies are or if you've never heard any of their songs, I suggest checking out 1989's Doolittle and you'll see how ahead of their time they were (though my favorite will always be their debut Surfer Rosa, it may not be the best place for a curious Pixies fan to start).

I now present you eight random songs that have a 'sound' that can directly be tied back to the Pixies. Above the video I will put the 'equation' so you can better understand and appreciate the influence.

Debaser + Bone Machine=