I'd Like To Set Off An Alarm Today....

I'd Like To Set Off An Alarm Today....
Created by: fullcontactchess
Tracks: 18
Length: 01:10:50
Keywords 1. Something New
2. To Listen To
3. On My Way To Work.
Created on 8/22/07 7:08pm
Level 5
Points 2092
Total visitors 48
Unique visitors 26
description:
I needed something to listen to on my way to work because I am in a rut. I grabbed some new stuff, some familiar and some that I thought would be good to listen to on my usual 30 minute drives to and from work.

Mix name is from a line in the John Legend track.

tracklist

1 Just Jack : Starz In Their Eyes
One of my new faves. Saw him on Leno and dug it.Kinda reminds me if The Streets went pop.
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Track 1 from Overtones
Length: 00:04:55
Track Description:
One of my new faves. Saw him on Leno and dug it.Kinda reminds me if The Streets went pop.
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2 Res : They Say Vision
I have always liked this. I always dug the chorus and her voice is really good.
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Track 2 from How I Do
Length: 00:03:35
Year: 2001
Track Description:
I have always liked this. I always dug the chorus and her voice is really good.
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3 John Legend : P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care)
I heard this song on Leno (once again) and was blown away. I really didn't pay much attention when he came out, but now I am hooked. Great song.
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Track 3 from Once Again
Length: 00:04:38
Track Description:
I heard this song on Leno (once again) and was blown away. I really didn't pay much attention when he came out, but now I am hooked. Great song.
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4 The Jayhawks : Save it for a Rainy Day
I first heard this song in a record store and fell in love with it. One of my favorite pop songs ever.
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Track 4 from Rainy Day Music
Length: 00:03:08
Year: 2003
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I first heard this song in a record store and fell in love with it. One of my favorite pop songs ever.
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5 Cub : Sweet Pea
I love Cub. I love this cover even more.
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Track 5 from Betti - Cola
Length: 00:01:23
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I love Cub. I love this cover even more.
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6 Mary Jane Girls : In My House
I always thought this song was awesome. I wish a girl had written it for me. That would be hawt.
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Track 6 from 20th Century Masters-The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Mary Jane Girls
Length: 00:05:12
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I always thought this song was awesome. I wish a girl had written it for me. That would be hawt.
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7 Ben Folds : Inbetween Days
A Cure cover. I love the energy of his version. Makes me smile.
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Track 7 from supersunnyspeedgraphic, the lp
Length: 00:02:54
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A Cure cover. I love the energy of his version. Makes me smile.
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8 Ween : Piss Up a Rope
The Best Country song. I mean....I bet David Allen Coe wishes he wrote this. I used to blare this song when I drove 18 wheelers. If you're gonna be cliche, have a good song in the background.
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Track 8 from 12 Golden Country Greats
Length: 00:03:33
Year: 1996
Track Description:
The Best Country song. I mean....I bet David Allen Coe wishes he wrote this. I used to blare this song when I drove 18 wheelers. If you're gonna be cliche, have a good song in the background.
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9 Viva Voce : Eye In The Sky
Great cover of this Alan Parsons Project song.
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Track 9 from Bridging the Distance V/A
Length: 00:06:02
Track Description:
Great cover of this Alan Parsons Project song.
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10 Robert Plant : Little By Little
One of my favorite 80's songs. Phil Collins played drums on this.
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Track 10 from Shaken 'N Stirred
Length: 00:04:44
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One of my favorite 80's songs. Phil Collins played drums on this.
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11 Braid : I Keep A Diary
Great song. I played it everytime I drove past Rock Springs, Wyoming. It's mentioned in the song.
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Track 11 from Frame & Canvas
Length: 00:05:47
Track Description:
Great song. I played it everytime I drove past Rock Springs, Wyoming. It's mentioned in the song.
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12 Screeching Weasel : I'm Gonna Strangle You
One of my top 10 Track 1/ Side 1's. Gets me wanting to air guitar.
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Track 12 from Anthem For A New Tomorrow
Length: 00:01:02
Track Description:
One of my top 10 Track 1/ Side 1's. Gets me wanting to air guitar.
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13 Torche : Tarpit Carnivore
My girlfriend thinks I am a total retard when I describe this band to people. One of the heaviest bands around and I can't quit listening to this damn song.
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Track 13 from In Return
Length: 00:03:30
Track Description:
My girlfriend thinks I am a total retard when I describe this band to people. One of the heaviest bands around and I can't quit listening to this damn song.
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14 Pearl Jam : Spin The Black Circle
A song for my mood lately. Falling back in love with my records.
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Track 14 from Vitalogy
Length: 00:02:47
Year: 1994
Track Description:
A song for my mood lately. Falling back in love with my records.
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15 Sparta : Cataract
Awesome song. And it's even better when I have seen them play it live.
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Track 15 from Wiretap Scars
Length: 00:05:11
Year: 2002
Track Description:
Awesome song. And it's even better when I have seen them play it live.
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16 Teeth And Hair : Veinzz
My friend Will is in this band and they friggin rock. Just like all rockin' bands, they just broke up. The lyrics are catchy. Sound kinda Brainiac-ish.
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Track 16 from Beards & Visions
Length: 00:02:15
Track Description:
My friend Will is in this band and they friggin rock. Just like all rockin' bands, they just broke up. The lyrics are catchy. Sound kinda Brainiac-ish.
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17 Minus the Bear : Pantsuit... Uggghhh
I saw them on this tour and they played this song and had the whole floor dancing/rocking out. Great song.
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Track 17 from This Is What I Know About Being Gigantic
Length: 00:05:54
Year: 2001
Track Description:
I saw them on this tour and they played this song and had the whole floor dancing/rocking out. Great song.
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18 Three 6 Mafia : Riddin' Spinnaz
This song is like crack. I don't care for most rap at all, but I love this damn song.
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Track 18 from Most Known Hits
Length: 00:04:20
Track Description:
This song is like crack. I don't care for most rap at all, but I love this damn song.
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Track 18 is hilarous
9/28/07 2:57pm
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Wow. Bonus for having Res on here. I'll have to check out the "Inbetween Days" cover.
8/24/07 3:30pm
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The Ben Folds cut makes me happy too! I would love to hear this mix
8/24/07 11:21am
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"HEAVY AS SHIT!" Oh geez, buahahaha! Well made, disgustingly random, am I obligated to love it? No. Do I love it anyhow? Yes.
8/24/07 12:05am
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'piss up a rope' is such a perfect track for this mix title. awesome.
8/23/07 10:03am
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Ween AND Three 6 Mafia?
Oh, man, totally ridiculous. I love it.
8/22/07 8:30pm