# 0090 – Recast

[Kevin] This is a mix of covers that recasts the originals. It looks heavier than it really is.

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[Kevin] This is a cover mix that looks heavier than it really is. Essentially, it’s a rock / alternative / metal / country mix.

It started with my friend Don Heeter’s “Goofy Sh*t” play list that was basically a list of covers he liked where the original had been redefined by the cover band putting their own spin on the song. The list started with Crowbar’s recasting of Gary Wright’s 1976 radio classic “Dreamweaver” as a cauldron of churning sludge that still sounds pleasing to the ears. If you listen to nothing else on this mix, check out Dreamweaver.

Heeter’s list also had “The Ghost of Tom Joad,” “Orion” (which is a great acoustic version of the Metallica original), “Simple Man,” “Buick McKaine,” and “I Never Dreamed.” One night while drinking we added “I’ve Got the Fire,” “Imagine,” and “Run Like Hell.” Then to round it out I added the rest. Hope you enjoy it.

As always, if you like a song or a band, please support them by purchasing their CDs, LPs, mp3s, or DVDs, and by going to see them when they tour…

  1. DreamweaverCrowbar, original by Gary Wright
  2. Sounds of Silence Ascension of the Watchers, original by Simon and Garfunkel
  3. *Ghost of Tom JoadRage Against the Machine, original by Bruce Springsteen
  4. ImagineA Perfect Circle, original by John Lennon
  5. I’ve Got the FireIron Maiden, original by Montrose
  6. OrionRodrigo Y Gabriela, original by Metallica
  7. Simple Man Deftones, original by Lynyrd Skynyrd
  8. Three DaysL7, original by Willie Nelson
  9. CrossroadsRush, original by Robert Johnson
  10. Buick McKaineGuns’n’Roses, original by T. Rex
  11. Get a Grip (on Yourself)Prong, original by The Stranglers
  12. Run Like HellKitty, original by Pink Floyd
  13. Slip KidAnvil & Franky Perez, original by The Who
  14. Evil Hearted YouThe Pixies, original by The Yardbirds
  15. Rated XNeko Case, original by Loretta Lynn
  16. I Never DreamedBlack Label Society, original by Lynyrd Skynyrd

*Grapes of Wrath (1940)

#0047 – A More Perfect Union

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Gen1us iconBarack Obama gave a speech the other day. I was inspired to make this mix. I hope you enjoy it.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Desmond DekkerIsraelites
  2. The MelodiansRivers of Babylon
  3. Fishbone Slow Bus Movin’ (Howard Beach Party)
  4. Living ColourFunny Vibe
  5. Billy PaulAm I Black Enough For You?
  6. James BrownSay It Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud)
  7. Public EnemyProphets of Rage
  8. Rage Against the MachineDown Rodeo
  9. Saul WilliamsTr(n)igger
  10. Marvin GayeWhat’s Going On?
  11. Bob MarleyRedemption Song
  12. Sly & the Family StoneEveryday People
  13. The Mighty Mighty BosstonesLet’s Face It
  14. Tracy ChapmanTalkin’ Bout a Revolution
  15. Ziggy Marley, Gipsy Kings, Tsidii Le LokaOne Love

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#0028 – File under: Guitar Heroics

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I’ve put in almost 24 hours of solid playing time in the past couple of weeks between Guitar Hero III and Rockband.  Songs here include awesome tracks by Poison, Social Distortion, Mountain, Blue Oyster Cult, Bon Jovi, Rage Against the Machine, Radiohead, The Killers, The Who, Kaiser Chiefs, The Stone Roses, The Rolling Stones, Sonic Youth, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Dead Kennedys, Pixies, Guns N’ Roses, The Police and Slipknot.

Oh, and if you make it through to the end, you’ll unlock Dragonforce, too 🙂

#0019 – File under: Imperialism

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I was watching our President the other day and he dropped a line about avoiding World War III by keeping Iran from having a nuclear weapon. Now, whatever you think about the state of politics in the US or the world today, there’s no doubt that there’s a lot of people that just don’t like the U.S. and think we’re being too imperialistic. So this is a mix I’ve been kicking around for a while and it seems like it’s gestated long enough. This mix includes music from the soundtrack of Team America, Black Label Society, Rage Against the Machine, Front 242, The Cure, Dropkick Murphys, Sex Pistols, David Bowie, Trent Reznor, Tears for Fears, Ween, Static-X, Motörhead, Gogol Bordello, Ladytron, Outkast, Rammstein and Nine Inch Nails. Strength and Honor, citizens!

#0016 – File under: Rage

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This week’s mix is loud, explicit and angry. If that doesn’t sound like you, do yourself a favor and listen back to Episodes #12 and #13 for some lighter fare. If however, you are a bitter person with unrelenting anger in your heart… well, then listen on brothers and sisters. This weeks mix includes Pantera, Coal Chamber, Cypress Hill, Dope, Notorious B.I.G., Anthrax, Disturbed, System of a Down (and the Wu-Tang Clan), One Minute Silence, Trailer Hitch, Mushroomhead, Machine Head, Nothingface, Mudvayne, Drowning Pool, Slayer, Rage Agasint the Machine, Sevendust and 50 Cent.

This mix is dedicated to Matt Cafasso and Justin Watkins. Rage… we’re all sorry for the hurt you hide inside your wounded soul… and Justin, Happy Birthday, brother. Maybe this year, you’ll be able to finally grow that mustache.

*Note: Most of my love for metal was nurtured by Watkins and O’Connell and further encouraged by a Mr. Foss.