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My iPod #95: Foo Fighters – Big Me

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Amongst the loud, strong, and energetic songs by Foo Fighters is  “Big Me” found on the debut album from 1994, one of the most softest and almost poppy songs released by the band. Look at how much fun the guys are having in the video, Dave Grohl even has pigtails for goodness sake!

I can’t remember how I first came around the song, which is pretty crappy seeing as this is what this whole blog is about. I can only think that it was using the LAUNCHcast thing years ago that I’ve talked about many times in posts from before. It was probably the video that made me like it even more. It’s funny as hell, the band clearly didn’t give a shit about how they looked and they’re all having a good time. That’s what life is about isn’t it?

It was released as the final single in 1996 from the band’s first album, and by this time Dave had recruited a full band. He recorded the whole first album by himself, playing all instruments except for a lead guitar in one song.

What is the song about? Who knows? The video doesn’t clear it up, for sure. What does it matter anyway?

Until tomorrow.

Jamie.

My iPod #94: Jimmy Eat World – Big Casino

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Hey guys. I was at my friend’s house for about eight hours yesterday, and when I came back I was too tired to do anything. I couldn’t make a post, but I am awake enough today to make two.

I’m not a huge fan of Jimmy Eat World; I’ve never listened to any of their albums. Their singles are sufficient enough, they are very good. Songs like “Bleed American” aka “Salt Sweat Sugar”, “The Middle“, “Always Be” played on MTV2 when I was younger, and I liked those tracks but not enough to make me want to listen to more material the band made.

“Big Casino” was the first single from their sixth album “Chase This Light” in 2007, I was getting ready to start year 8 of secondary school. The music video was part of MTV2’s “New Singles” segment, and that was the first time I heard the song. It played a few times, and then it barely played again. “Always Be” was probably played more than “Big Casino”. I like the latter more, because it’s a much happier song. It’s got more oomph to it, the chorus is excellent too. I also like the triumphant guitar line that occurs at certain times during the song.

I’ve realised this ‘B’ series is going to be a long one. I’ve got almost 100 songs beginning with the letter. I am determined to get through this. Even if I may be in university still doing it.

Jamie.