Well I'm not fashionable enough to own a Ipod but I thought it would be an intriguing experiment to see what my 60Gb Zen would churn out if I set it on completely random mode. 
1. Arienne from "Great Epectations" by Tasmin Archer
I remember Sleeping Satellite getting a huge amount of play back in 1992 (eek that's 14 years ago now) and picked this up for a few quid on budget a while back. This isn't the best song on the album but makes for pleasant listening, even if it does sound a little dated now. I wonder what happened to her...? *scratches head*
2. Jackie's Strength from "From the Choirgirl Hotel" by Tori Amos
Well I guess this showcases my penchant for quirky female vocalists. This is my favourite album of hers, although it's tough to pick a best track as they're all so amazing. Was lucky enough to see her in June last year. To me she is the pinnacle of womanhood, elemental, feminine, creative, she's got it all... *sigh*
3. Brad Logan from "Chef Aid: The South Park Album" by Rancid
South Park rocks. 'nuff said.
4. Yoda & the Force from "The Empire Strikes Back" soundtrack by John Williams
Mr Williams might be a soundtrack virtuoso but I don't think anything he'll ever do will ever come close to the scores he put together for Best Film Trilogy Of All Time Evar. This is actually quite a melancholy piece which is played at the point Luke goes back to visit Yoda on Dagobah. When the strings cut in at the end is when he fades away. Brings a tear to my eye just to hear it, even now.
5. Acid Test from "Alien" soundtrack by Jerry Goldsmith
A partner to the previous choice, this represents The Other Great Sci-Fi Movie Franchise. This is the bit where the alien blood eats through the deck (I think).
6. All of this Past from "Underworld" soundtrack by Sarah Bethens
A moody piece for a moody film. Prog goth anyone?
7. Ash & Smoke from "The Return of the King" soundtrack by Howard Shore
How could Star Wars and Alien get mentioned without this third impressive film trilogy making an appearance? Using Maori choirs and including some usunual instruments Mr Shore created a mastepiece that really gives Mr Williams (above) a run for his money. Essential listening.
8. Eclectric Electric from "Antipop" by Primus
Another 'where are they now' entry. Primus prove that the line between 'genius' and 'mental' can be very thin indeed. Has to be heard to be believed. And BTW this album was produced by Tom Morello of RATM and Audioslave fame.
9. Rizzo from "Pass Out Of Existence" by Chimaira
TBH I much prefer the second album to this one or the new one. A good example of serious, modern metal though.
10 Muir Races to Work from "Spy Game" soundtrack by Harry Gregson-Williams
Nice to see this man get a mention. My current favourite film score composer, my preferred work is actually what he did for Kingdom of Heaven. All of his stuff seems laced with ethnic styles and a bizarre mix of instruments but it always seems so evocative and effortless. Quite far removed from the thematic and bombastic thrills of Williams and Shore above.
11. Fixation on the Darkness from "Alive of Just Breathing" by Killswitch Engage
Another modern metal band worthy of mention, once again I find KE's second outing "The End of Heartache" far superior to their debut. The new singer is better too IMHO.
12. Now Springe the Spray from "Salva Nos" by the Medieval Babes
If you want some serious atmosphere in a room put this on. Besides, who can say no to two dozen hot gothic girls who are into medieval history...?
13. Hello from "Fallen" by Evanescence
Yes I know they're overplayed and considered pretty cheesy. I did discover the album before the first single got aired to death and it was great at the time. And you can't dispute that she's got an amazing voice. This is actually one of the best tracks from the album, and is the 'other quiet one' as opposed to the one that hit MTV.
14. Dig This Vibe from "Blade" soundtrack by DJ Krush
A fairly laid back track which I think comes on early in the movie when they're cruising about town. TBH I don't get on with a lot of the album but I got it cheap simply because I love vampire films...
15. Project Mayhem from "What It Is To Burn" by Finch
Finch don't have much of a dynamic. They can do loud or soft, absolutely nothing in between. But I kinda love them for it. The unabashed full-on metalness from such young greasy oiks amuses me. This track is terrible though - I can't tell if they're trying to be pretentious or if they're just sodding about.
16. Regular People from "A Vulgar Display of Power"
This is perhaps The Most Metal Album Of All Time. It makes me said that they all smoked so much weed that Pantera went down the toilet. It makes me even more sad to think about what happened to Dimebag. Great song, great band, great sound. This was their finest moment.
17. Emotional Drought from "This Type Of Thinking Can Get You Killed" by Chevelle
Chevelle are one of those bands who you think are just ok, but over time they just keep on growing on you. And growing. And growing. They fit nicely into the new metal scene with a mix of hard guitars and melodic vocals but they don't seem to be on the bandwagon they're just doing their thing. I'd love to see them live to see how they measure up.
18. Safe In A Room from "White Butterfly" by Inme
Another one of these British bands that started out well and then went a bit gay. Not bad, but I wish they could've rocked it a bit harder. At least they came from Southend and started gigging on the same scene that I did back in my college days.
19. Unspoiled from "Coal Chamber" by Coal Chamber
A nod to the classic days of nu-metal. Average sound, average band. "The Roof Is On Fire" was a great club track, but it was downhill from there...
20. Half Day Closing from "Portishead" by Portishead
Great band, very interesting sound. All their songs are slightly unnerving to me, like someone softly scraping on a blackboard. Shame she was such a miserable bitch. A friend from sixth form did a load of producing for them. Again where are they now...?
1. Arienne from "Great Epectations" by Tasmin Archer
I remember Sleeping Satellite getting a huge amount of play back in 1992 (eek that's 14 years ago now) and picked this up for a few quid on budget a while back. This isn't the best song on the album but makes for pleasant listening, even if it does sound a little dated now. I wonder what happened to her...? *scratches head*
2. Jackie's Strength from "From the Choirgirl Hotel" by Tori Amos
Well I guess this showcases my penchant for quirky female vocalists. This is my favourite album of hers, although it's tough to pick a best track as they're all so amazing. Was lucky enough to see her in June last year. To me she is the pinnacle of womanhood, elemental, feminine, creative, she's got it all... *sigh*
3. Brad Logan from "Chef Aid: The South Park Album" by Rancid
South Park rocks. 'nuff said.
4. Yoda & the Force from "The Empire Strikes Back" soundtrack by John Williams
Mr Williams might be a soundtrack virtuoso but I don't think anything he'll ever do will ever come close to the scores he put together for Best Film Trilogy Of All Time Evar. This is actually quite a melancholy piece which is played at the point Luke goes back to visit Yoda on Dagobah. When the strings cut in at the end is when he fades away. Brings a tear to my eye just to hear it, even now.
5. Acid Test from "Alien" soundtrack by Jerry Goldsmith
A partner to the previous choice, this represents The Other Great Sci-Fi Movie Franchise. This is the bit where the alien blood eats through the deck (I think).
6. All of this Past from "Underworld" soundtrack by Sarah Bethens
A moody piece for a moody film. Prog goth anyone?
7. Ash & Smoke from "The Return of the King" soundtrack by Howard Shore
How could Star Wars and Alien get mentioned without this third impressive film trilogy making an appearance? Using Maori choirs and including some usunual instruments Mr Shore created a mastepiece that really gives Mr Williams (above) a run for his money. Essential listening.
8. Eclectric Electric from "Antipop" by Primus
Another 'where are they now' entry. Primus prove that the line between 'genius' and 'mental' can be very thin indeed. Has to be heard to be believed. And BTW this album was produced by Tom Morello of RATM and Audioslave fame.
9. Rizzo from "Pass Out Of Existence" by Chimaira
TBH I much prefer the second album to this one or the new one. A good example of serious, modern metal though.
10 Muir Races to Work from "Spy Game" soundtrack by Harry Gregson-Williams
Nice to see this man get a mention. My current favourite film score composer, my preferred work is actually what he did for Kingdom of Heaven. All of his stuff seems laced with ethnic styles and a bizarre mix of instruments but it always seems so evocative and effortless. Quite far removed from the thematic and bombastic thrills of Williams and Shore above.
11. Fixation on the Darkness from "Alive of Just Breathing" by Killswitch Engage
Another modern metal band worthy of mention, once again I find KE's second outing "The End of Heartache" far superior to their debut. The new singer is better too IMHO.
12. Now Springe the Spray from "Salva Nos" by the Medieval Babes
If you want some serious atmosphere in a room put this on. Besides, who can say no to two dozen hot gothic girls who are into medieval history...?
13. Hello from "Fallen" by Evanescence
Yes I know they're overplayed and considered pretty cheesy. I did discover the album before the first single got aired to death and it was great at the time. And you can't dispute that she's got an amazing voice. This is actually one of the best tracks from the album, and is the 'other quiet one' as opposed to the one that hit MTV.
14. Dig This Vibe from "Blade" soundtrack by DJ Krush
A fairly laid back track which I think comes on early in the movie when they're cruising about town. TBH I don't get on with a lot of the album but I got it cheap simply because I love vampire films...
15. Project Mayhem from "What It Is To Burn" by Finch
Finch don't have much of a dynamic. They can do loud or soft, absolutely nothing in between. But I kinda love them for it. The unabashed full-on metalness from such young greasy oiks amuses me. This track is terrible though - I can't tell if they're trying to be pretentious or if they're just sodding about.
16. Regular People from "A Vulgar Display of Power"
This is perhaps The Most Metal Album Of All Time. It makes me said that they all smoked so much weed that Pantera went down the toilet. It makes me even more sad to think about what happened to Dimebag. Great song, great band, great sound. This was their finest moment.
17. Emotional Drought from "This Type Of Thinking Can Get You Killed" by Chevelle
Chevelle are one of those bands who you think are just ok, but over time they just keep on growing on you. And growing. And growing. They fit nicely into the new metal scene with a mix of hard guitars and melodic vocals but they don't seem to be on the bandwagon they're just doing their thing. I'd love to see them live to see how they measure up.
18. Safe In A Room from "White Butterfly" by Inme
Another one of these British bands that started out well and then went a bit gay. Not bad, but I wish they could've rocked it a bit harder. At least they came from Southend and started gigging on the same scene that I did back in my college days.
19. Unspoiled from "Coal Chamber" by Coal Chamber
A nod to the classic days of nu-metal. Average sound, average band. "The Roof Is On Fire" was a great club track, but it was downhill from there...
20. Half Day Closing from "Portishead" by Portishead
Great band, very interesting sound. All their songs are slightly unnerving to me, like someone softly scraping on a blackboard. Shame she was such a miserable bitch. A friend from sixth form did a load of producing for them. Again where are they now...?
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Hope you're well, shame you weren't at the last meet, would have been nice to catch up.
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