Category Archives: Song of the Week

Song Of The Week: Toadies, “Possum Kingdom”

In future and past 96X Anthology posts, I’ll (hopefully) think about old songs in new ways.  I’ll (probably) reveal a few things about myself.  I’ll (maybe) better understand my own adolescence and musical education.  I’ll (definitely) wax nostalgic on what … Continue reading

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Song Of The Week: Green Day, “Basket Case”

The first CD I owned was the 2-track single for Hammer’s “2 Legit 2 Quit.”  It was a present from my aunt.  I was (maybe) seven, and it briefly made me the coolest kid in class. Prior to owning this … Continue reading

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Song Of The Week: Counting Crows, “Round Here”

As I’ve mentioned before, I was introduced to a lot of music riding in the car with my parents.  Mom was into 60′s R&B and pop (Motown, Stax, Beatles, Beach Boys), Dad loved roots-influenced solo artists (Dylan, Elvis, Willie Nelson, … Continue reading

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