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Music Video for ?Absolutely Still? by Better Than Ezra Released!
2009-05-14 03:35:00 The new music video for Better Than Ezra’s first single off of Paper Empire was released today and I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I might even go as far to say that I liked the music video more than the s, although they do compliment themselves very well. The stop ... More About: Video , Music , Music Video , Released
Better Than Ezra ? Paper Empire Album Review
2009-05-06 03:51:00 Armed with new drummer, Michael Jerome, and long time bassist, Tom Drummond, lead singer Kevin Griffin is getting set to release Better Than Ezra’s seventh studio album. The new album, entitled Paper Empire , will be available to the public on May 12th, 2009. Fortunately, I was able to get my hands on it early. I ... More About: Review , Album
Song #89: ?Man on the Moon? by R.E.M.
2009-04-17 08:28:00 The next song on the countdown of the Top 100 Song s of the ’90s is from a band that needs no introduction. R.E.M. is one of the most popular alternative rock bands ever and while they peaked in terms of popularity around 1994, they have been a force in the rock music scene pretty much ... More About: Moon , The Moon , On The Moon
?1979? by The Smashing Pumpkins ? Song of the Week
2009-03-31 22:36:00 For this week’s song, I thought I would highlight a great song that truly is 90’s music at its finest. Although The Smashing Pumpkins were an alternative rock radio staple in the mid ’90s, they only reached #1 once on Billboard’s Modern and Mainstream rock charts. They did so in 1996 with “1979″ off of ... More About: Song , Week
?Absolutely Still? by Better Than Ezra ? Song Of The Week
2009-03-24 21:25:00 This week we celebrate the new single from the boys from New Orleans. “Absolutely Still” by Better Than Ezra is a first taste of their new album entitled Paper Empire. Paper Empire, which is due out May 12th 2009, is their seventh studio album and puts a close to the nearly 4 year drought in ... More About: Song , Week
Third Eye Blind Launches New Website ? Live Chat With The Band
2009-02-13 04:25:00 After shifting operations from 3eb.com to their official myspace page for the release of their new EP, Red Star, it was unclear when and if we would see a new official website. That all changed a few days ago when www.thirdeyeblind.com was officially revealed to the public: a completely fan friendly website. This is a ... More About: Chat , Band , Website , Live , Blind
?Time? by Hootie & The Blowfish ? Song Of The Week
2009-02-11 03:30:00 This week’s song celebrates one of the most iconic bands of the ’90s, Hootie and The Blowfish. “Time ” is one of 5 singles off the extremely popular Cracked Rear View album that was released in 1994. This album sold a remarkable 16 million copies, currently ranked 15th on the United States best selling albums of ... More About: Song , Week
Popular Rap Music Of The 90s ? The Beats That Live On and On and On
2009-02-03 04:34:00 Remember the days before T-Pain and Nelly? Back when Sean Combs was still Puff Daddy? Back when two kings of the game ruled supreme? When rap still sounded like rap? If you haven’t figured it out yet, this article is dedicated to ’90s rap music. Rap in the ’90s brought widespread popularity to the ... More About: Music , Popular , Live , Beats , The Beats
?Bittersweet? by Big Head Todd and the Monsters ? Song of the Week
2009-01-29 06:53:00 This week’s song is just over fifteen years old but it wasn’t until about two years ago that I heard it for the first time. “Bittersweet” by Big Head Todd and the Monsters , released in 1993, was a song that I first heard live in concert during the summer of 2006. It wasn’t a Big ... More About: Song , Week , Big Head Todd and the Monsters
?Rudy (Main Title)? by Jerry Goldsmith ? 90s Cinematic Music Perfection
2009-01-25 04:50:00 Directed by David Anspaugh (also known for the epic sports film “Hoosiers”), “Rudy ” tells the story of one man’s dream to play football for the Fighting Irish. It is an inspirational tale that reveals a universal truth that even if all the cards are stacked against you, your determination and hard work will pay off ... More About: Music , Main , Title , Jerry
Third Eye Blind - Red Star EP Review
2008-11-22 00:27:00 "We have been in hibernation and now we have awakened. And we are hungry for spring. And we want to feed and thrive."-Stephan JenkinsWell it is finally here folks. New music from Third Eye Blind has officially been released. Their new EP, Red Star , was made available to the public on November 18th 2008. The three songs were actually posted on their website a few days before the release, and I wrote about my initial reaction to all of them in my article here.The Track Listing is as follows:1. Non Dairy Creamer2. Red Star3. Why Can't You BeIt is available digitally on Itunes as well as Amazon.com. Itunes allows you to purchase the music video to "Non Dairy Creamer" which I haven't been able to find anywhere else. The music video chronicles their recent trip to Japan and shows Third Eye Blind performing and wondering the streets.I had the privilege of being able to see "The Making of Ursa Major Part I", which is only available to the media apparently. I tried really hard to find it e... More About: Review
"Crazy Life" by Toad the Wet Sprocket - Song of the Week
2008-11-17 03:27:00 Another week down, and it is time for another song of the week. This week is one of my favorites, "Crazy Life " by Toad the Wet Sprocket. This was their last single they released before the band disbanded in 1998. While Toad the Wet Sprocket is best known for their hit singles "All I Want" and "Walk on the Ocean", their library of songs is very impressive. Of their five studio albums, I am big fan of their last three, "Dulcinea", "Fear", and "Coil"."Crazy Life" was featured in the ever popular Empire Records Sountrack, which is filled with some great 90s music. While it may be "Come Down" that most people remember from "Coil", I believe that "Crazy Life" is the stronger single.This song hooks you from the very first guitar riff. It has such a good opening and from there it smooth sailing. Like a lot of the other Toad songs, you can just kick back and enjoy this one. The lyrics talk about the controversy surrounding Leonard Peltier, a Native American convicted of murdering two FBI age... More About: Music , Song , Week
"Red Star", "Why Can't You Be", & "NonDairy Creamer" Posted on Third Eye Bl
2008-11-14 00:11:00 As you may of heard, Third Eye Blind's new EP, entitled "Red Star " is set to hit a digital music store near you November 18th 2008. Much to my delight, all 3 of the songs on the EP are currently up on their myspace page. They even put of a teaser video for their new full length album, entitled "Ursa Major". Watch it below.Ursa Major teaserI would have to say that the title track is my favorite. "Red Star" has that classic Third Eye Blind sound that you come to expect. It really blew me away the first time I heard it. It sucks you in from the beginning and doesn't let go. Everything fits together perfectly and musically is the best of the three. "Why Can't You Be" is actually a live version and is the version that will be put on the EP. It is a song that a lot of people can relate to; a song about being frustrations in relationships. Hopefully I can post the lyrics later when I get the time to go through it and jot them down.UPDATE: I posted the lyrics here."NonDairy Creamer" is ...
90s Post-Grunge Playlist - Top Ten Songs You Should Know
2008-11-05 18:39:00 After last week's 90s Pop Music playlist, I decided to get back to my real roots and create a playlist with a collection of some of the best rock songs of the late 90s. This playlist has some of my favorite artists from the 90s, and these bands are the reason I first became interested in music in general.I tried to go with more of these band's more popular and familar songs but I plan on creating a few more of these playlists, where I dig a little deeper into the genre.My favorite from this playlist has to be "Push" by Matchbox Twenty, one of the best songs of any genre from the 90s. The opening to "Push" never fails to bring chills down my spine.Fortunately, this is not the only great song on this playlist. All of these artists have proved their worth over the years, and these songs only sample their excellence.Enjoy.90s Post -Grunge Playlist :1. "Heavy" by Collective Soul2. "Push" by Matchbox Twenty3. "Everything Zen" by Bush4. "Old Apartment" by Barenaked Ladies5. "How's It Goin... More About: Songs
Fastball Is Back! New Tour Dates and New Album - "Little White Lies"
2008-11-03 18:21:00 Fastball, famous for their hit single "The Way", is back on the music scene with a new album, "Little White Lies". Set to be released in the spring of 2009, "Little White Lies" is the group's first album in five years. They have recently updated both their official website and myspace page, in preparation for the new album's release. Currently all of the songs on the band's myspace page appear to be from the new album, including one of my favorites, "All I Was Looking For" and the title track, "Little White Lies".While it has been over ten years since Fastball's "All The Pain Money Can Buy", they are still kicking and hoping that the new album will revive the popularity that they once had.That album was actually one of the first albums I purchased when I was younger. I have always been a fan of "The Way", although my favorite from "All The Pain Money Can Buy" is "Which Way To The Top?"; a really laid back, relaxing song featuring the artist Poe.My favorite line from "Which Way T... More About: Music , Dates , Tour Dates , Tour
"Life Is A Highway" by Tom Cochrane - Song Of The Week
2008-11-02 00:26:00 The song this week, "Life Is A Highway " by Tom Cochrane, is inspired by last week's episode of The Office, "Employee Transfer". It is predominately featured throughout the episode, to highlight the distance Micheal, Holly, and Darrell have traveled. It is the prefect song placement as it is the kind of song that gets annoying really fast but it's nice to hear every once in a while."Life Is A Highway" was released in 1991, propelling Tom Cochrane's career into stardom. Unfortunately, this was his only single to break into Billboard's US Hot 100, topping out at #6. Although he faded fast in the US, he did see success throughout the 90s in Canada; charting 13 other singles on Canada's RPM 100 chart.The catchy tune was not surprisingly brought back to life in 2006, when the Rascal Flatts covered "Life Is A Highway" for Disney's animated movie, Cars. This version also did well on the Hot 100; bolstered by digital music sales, it reached #10.The music video is pretty classic early 9... More About: Music , Song , Week
90s Pop Music Playlist - Top Ten Songs You Should Know
2008-10-30 01:30:00 Back with one of the more popular reoccurring articles, "Top Ten Songs You Should Know" focuses in on 90s Pop Music this week. After compiling the top 5 pop songs from every year of the decade, I realized I didn't have a playlist dedicated to the genre yet. This collection of songs is a filled with songs that either people want to forget or have embraced over the years due to their nostalgic value. There is not too many people openly praising the quality of these songs. "Crazy For This Girl" is one of my favorites, and an often forgotten 90s music gem. I have always been more of the alternative post-grunge fan of the late 90s but you can't help but like these songs. If you get one thing out of this, just remember, "When you take a sip you buzz like a hornet,Billy Shakespeare wrote a whole bunch of sonnets"Enough said.90s Pop Music Playlist :1. "Drive Me Crazy" by Britney Spears2. "If You Had My Love" by Jennifer Lopez3. "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys4. "Genie In A Bottle" ...
Vertical Horizon's New Song "All Is Said And Done"
2008-10-21 19:29:00 After five long years since Vertical Horizon first released their last album, "Go", Vertical Horizon finally has something new for fans to listen to. While their website is currently under construction, the Vertical Horizon myspace page has been updated with a new song, "All Is Said And Done". While there is no blog post for this update, the song has about 4,500 plays, and according to their wikipedia article, the new song was posted yesterday, Oct. 20, 2008.A release date for their new album, "Burning The Days" is expected soon and this update while stealthy, has to be good sign for Vertical Horizon fans. The new song has also been posted on lead singer, Matt Scannell's myspace page. Matt usually is pretty good about updating fans on what he is up to and the progress he has made but this little update came with no announcement and who knows how long it will remain on their playlist.As for the new song, it is classic Vertical Horizon. I don't know if it has the mainstream appeal o... More About: Song , New Song
Rizzo Music's New Design
2008-10-11 22:22:00 Hello everyone. Over the last week, Rizzo Music has undertaken several changes. I really want the loyal reader's and our new guests opinion on the adjustments I've made, so please feel free to make a comment below or email me at rizzomusic@gmail.com with your concerns.Here is a run down of what has changed.1. The first and most obvious change is the main banner. I've removed the adsense leaderboard, and made a more simple banner. I've always had my doubts about the previous banner, and I am always looking to improve it.2. I've updated our "Recent Posts" section so that it is automatically updated every time there is a new post. It is powered by Widgetbox.com.3. I've moved the search box from just above the post, to the right of the header. I think it fit better over to the left and is less intrusive.4. I created a navigation bar just below the header. I created some "static pages", that will constantly be updated whenever there is a new post. I most likely will be changing tha... More About: Design
Song #91: "Touch, Peel and Stand" by Days Of The New
2008-10-09 00:30:00 It has been a while since we last left off with the countdown but today I have for you a great yet perhaps forgotten rock song, "Touch , Peel and Stand " by Days Of The New. "Touch, Peel and Stand" is the band's biggest hit to date, reaching #6 on the Modern Rock Charts and #1 on the Mainstream Rock Charts for a stay of a remarkable 16 weeks. Only 5 other songs in the chart's history have managed to stay at #1 for a longer period of time. It was the first single released off of their first album which is self-titled. The album went on to go platinum with the help of "Shelf In The Room" and "The Down Town", both of which were almost as successful as "Touch, Peel and Stand".Days Of The New were really quite a unique band for the time period. I have always felt like they came the closest at bringing a true "grunge" vibe to their songs in a time where most bands were forming the "post-grunge" genre. In my opinion, they have a sound that is a cross between Bush and Alice and Chains. They... More About: Song
Top 10 Songs You Should Know Playlist - 90s Rap Hits Part II
2008-10-07 18:28:00 After the popularty of Rizzo Music 's first 90s music playlist, I decided to create another one. Like the first, this playlist is just 10 solid rap songs from a great decade, the 90s. I am by no far an expert on 90s rap music but I really enjoy each and everyone of the songs on this list. I hope to create a rap playlist for songs releases post 2000, which I am a lot more familiar with. I listened to a lot of rap music from about 2000-2005.Anyway, I hope to start creating a lot more playlists in the future, as they have been a very popular feature article of Rizzo Music in the past. Imeem has made it very easy to create them, and their library of full length songs is fairly extensive. If you have a suggestion for a themed playlist, leave a comment below and let me know. Enjoy this week's playlist and don't forget to sign up for our RSS feed!90s Rap Playlist Part II1. "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" by Jay-Z2. "Push It" by Salt-n-Pepa3. "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio4. "Tha Cross... More About: Songs , Hits
"Sleepwalker" by The Wallflowers - Song Of The Week
2008-10-06 23:09:00 After a week off, Rizzo Music continues with the 2 week tradition of "Song Of The Week ". This week we examine a classic, "Sleepwalker" by The Wallflowers. This gem is a single off of their third studio album, "Breech". This was the last single from the Wallflowers to break into the top 40 on the Mainstream or Modern Rock Chart. I have always been a fan of this song but recently I came across a great acoustic version that I would like to share with you. It can be found on Imeem, or you can listen to it by clicking here. It is not often that I prefer a revision of an original song but this is one of them. While the original is still solid, Jakob Dylan brings the song to a different level in this version. You get that live feel to the song without sacrificing the sound quality. You can sense that there is a lot of emotion in the lyrics that he sings, a sense that is lost in the single version. It loses the pop rock feel as well as the clapping, and what is left is a raw look at a great... More About: Music Video
Introducing Waves
2008-10-06 00:40:00 RizzoMusic is back this week with a new kind of article. While the focus of this blog will always be on 90s music and bands that emerged in the 90s, I feel it is important that I also start introducing the RizzoMusic community to up and coming bands as well. To be featured in an "Introducing..." article, you must have caught my attention one way or another with a great sound.This week we will explore a new rock band called Waves . This trio from Italy just released their first album here in the states, entitled "On Air". The album has 11 solid tracks and is available on Itunes for purchase (you can also check out six of the songs on their myspace page here). They have a very unique sound and you can pick up a throw back 80s vibe from a few of their songs. My favorite from the album is "New York Time", a song that really grabs your attention right from the beginning. It starts off a solid beat, a great mesh of drums and bass, and then the vocals dive right in a sort of hushed way. The...
"Non Dairy Creamer" by Third Eye Blind - Song Of The Week
2008-09-22 01:57:00 Unfortunately another week has gone by with no new posts. Which brings us back to Sunday and a new "Song of the Week ". This is a brand new one from one of my favorite bands, Third Eye Blind . It is called, "Non Dairy Creamer" and it currently being used as part of a new contest for fans. Third Eye Blind is urging fans to log on to indabamusic.com and create a mix or remix of their new songs. Currently only "Non Dairy Creamer" is available, but other new songs are sure to follow. They are planning on picking the best mixes and creating a fan made album. I am going to try my best to create an entry in the weeks to come. If you end up submitting an entry, be sure to make a comment or email us at rizzomusic@gmail.com and I'll be sure to listen to it. You can start mixing today just by creating an account at www.indabamusic.com and then by entering the contest here.The song itself is very catchy and while it has some more politically charged lyrics than Third Eye Blind fans are used to, ...
"Simple Song" by Better Than Ezra - Song Of The Week
2008-09-14 22:14:00 Today, RizzoMusic introduces a new featured article, "Song Of The Week ". Here we will showcase a song of exceptional quality and tell why it is deserving of such a exceptional distinction. My plan is to write this type of article every Sunday so make sure to look back here often for your "Song Of The Week" fix.As you can see I have make some design changes to the Rizzo Music website over the weekend. I plan to change around some more stuff in the future but for now, I think it looks okay. Have any comments or suggestions regarding the new design? Please email me at rizzomusic@gmail.com or make a comment here. Thanks!Now for one of my new favorite songs, "Simple Song" by Better Than Ezra. This is unreleased song from the trio from New Orleans. Better Than Ezra is, of course, famous for their two hit singles, "Good" and "Desperately Wanting" but as I have learned in the last few years, their catalog of songs is outstanding and this song is no different.Now that front man Kevin Griffin...
Best 90s TV Show Theme Song? - "Hey Sandy" by Polaris
2008-09-13 03:37:00 It is not too often that a TV show picks such a sensational song as "Hey Sandy " by Polaris to be its theme song. Pete & Pete was one of the few shows where I was actually disappointed whenever I missed a chance at watching the opening credits to a TV show. Where some could argue that Fresh Prince of Bel Air and The Wonders Years had a similar effect to them, The Adventures of Pete & Pete's opening credits never failed to create an uncontrollable urge to get up and start dancing.There probably was no greater debate on the minds of six to ten year-olds at recess in the mid 90s then trying to figure out the correct lyrics to this song. I even remember looking up the lyrics about five years ago and the contributor literally writing something to the effect of "[uncomprehensible mumblings]" as one of the lines in the song. Not only did this create interest in the song and the show itself but also added to its legend.Besides when my mom would tell me that we were having macaroni &... More About: Song , Show , Theme
Best 90s TV Show Theme Song? - "Hey Sandy" by Polaris
2008-09-13 03:37:00 It is not too often that a TV show picks such a sensational song as "Hey Sandy " by Polaris to be its theme song. Pete & Pete was one of the few shows where I was actually disappointed whenever I missed a chance at watching the opening credits to a TV show. Where some could argue that Fresh Prince of Bel Air and The Wonders Years had a similar effect to them, The Adventures of Pete & Pete's opening credits never failed to create an uncontrollable urge to get up and start dancing.There probably was no greater debate on the minds of six to ten year-olds at recess in the mid 90s then trying to figure out the correct lyrics to this song. I even remember looking up the lyrics about five years ago and the contributor literally writing something to the effect of "[uncomprehensible mumblings]" as one of the lines in the song. Not only did this create interest in the song and the show itself but also added to its legend.Besides when my mom would tell me that we were having macaroni &... More About: Song , Show , Theme
Popular Rock Music Of The 90s - The Songs That Defined A Decade
2008-08-31 23:31:00 Rizzo Music is back with a new article from the "Popular Music of the 90s" series. Last week I made a list of some of the best pop music of the decade and today I am going to share with you my list for the most popular rock music of the 90s. Out of all the lists and playlists I have created in the past, this was by far the hardest to come up with. There are so many great artists and songs that originated in the 9os and deciding on just 5 songs for every year was tough. I tried to get representation out of all the key rock artists and hopefully I didn't forget anyone.After much debate I was able to compile this list. There are so many songs that I really like that could not be included due restrictions on space but there are 50 great singles here for your enjoyment.How it works:For each genre of music I will rank the top 5 singles from each year in the 90s. I will provide a link for each song (either imeem or youtube, depending on availability) for your listening pleasure.Disclaimer... More About: Songs , Rock , Rock Music
Popular Rock Music Of The 90s - The Songs That Defined A Decade
2008-08-31 23:31:00 Rizzo Music is back with a new article from the "Popular Music of the 90s" series. Last week I made a list of some of the best pop music of the decade and today I am going to share with you my list for the most popular rock music of the 90s. Out of all the lists and playlists I have created in the past, this was by far the hardest to come up with. There are so many great artists and songs that originated in the 9os and deciding on just 5 songs for every year was tough. I tried to get representation out of all the key rock artists and hopefully I didn't forget anyone.After much debate I was able to compile this list. There are so many songs that I really like that could not be included due restrictions on space but there are 50 great singles here for your enjoyment.How it works:For each genre of music I will rank the top 5 singles from each year in the 90s. I will provide a link for each song (either imeem or youtube, depending on availability) for your listening pleasure.Disclaimer... More About: Songs , Rock , Rock Music
Popular Music Of The 90s - The Hits That You'll Never Forget
More articles from this author:2008-08-29 00:12:00 Remember when you could turn on the radio and actually find some decent music? That is what I miss the most about the 90s. Whether you liked rock, pop, or rap, the 90s provided your fix for your particular tastes. Although my tastes tend to lean towards the post-grunge music I grew up on, there was no denying some of the great songs that came out of the decade.I thought it was time to switch it up and bring to you a new kind of article. Within in the next few weeks I am going to present to you guys my favorite 90s songs seperated by genres. I thought I would start off with pop since its pretty general, and well, popular. I will get to strictly rock and rap and many other sub-genres in the future. Feel free to offer your suggestions.These articles will rank the top 5 singles from each year in the 90s. I will provide a link for each song (either imeem or youtube, depending on availiability) for your listening pleasure.These rankings are based on my personal preferences, not on actual ... More About: Music , Popular , Hits , Popular Music 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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