My Top 5 Songs

2010 slogs on. Life has changed drastically in one year, since May 2009. I mean, in almost every aspect - what I do for a living, my attitudes, my values...all as a result of being displaced by the recession. And I never thought I would let my job affect who I "realy am". The jokes on me. It's all for the better, though, because I've learned a lot about myself this last year. I've taken hobbies and even second jobs I never would have been motivated to do. The music world continues to be, for me, an escape. It's been great the last year, with so much good music from bands I love. Godsmack just released a new one, too! I suspect I'll be seeing some of their stuff on the chart in the upcoming months. ;) TWO from Alice in Chains within the top 3! The Silversun Pickups are still representin', and the French band Phoenix has their delightful song breaking in. I suspect this is the only song I'll ever hear from them, but let's just enjoy what we have,...

Well, April is here. I can see the overcast on my spirits recede. Maybe actually seeing the sun has something to do with it. Warmer weather, all of that. Keeping busy helps. I have been incredibly busy with 3 jobs and doing some acting on the side as well. Now for my picky comments...! I had to look up the Metallica song. I honestly didn't remember it, and now I know why. Metallica is great, but that particular song wasn't that memorable - not bad, but not a killer song. It didn't last long, as I peeked ahead on what I recorded a decade ago! Alice in Chains hits #1! It has some strong competition, though, from Alberta Cross' song, and Chevelle's new single, which probably will storm my top 5 next month! But the very nice and almost mellow "It's Your Decision" breaks in. It's a thought-provoking song. Ah, nice to have AIC back. I raved about the Silversun Pickups last June or July - there are even a few more songs from their most recent album that a...