10.
The Killers -
When You Were YoungBy now you can tell that STP was the only post 70'/80's band that I put in my top 10. This one sure came in close. It's fast, ferocious and oh so heavenly in melody. It's the guitars that give it that true Alternative ROCK feel. Such a classic from may classis in The Killers' discography.
9.
Beastie Boys -
SabotageFinally I thought this travesty was gonna sabatage the entire top 5. I was that scared up until now. Speaking of scared..those vocals. At least the song has guitars and pretty hard too. I just really ,really dread these guys tone's. I would have been much much nicer to
"Fight For Your Right To Party". Same ugly vocals ,but the song's atmophere gives the illusion you are listening to party rock. Whatever. I'm glad it's finally out.
8.
Nirvana -
In Bloom One of the better Nirvana songs, and I say that because it's the closest one to STP's
"Wicked Garden" intro. i won't deny it's right to be on this list, because it goes hard. You can imagine those grungers mosh pitting ,or Grunging. Idk the name of the dances?
7.
R.E.M. -
Orange Crush Easily a song I can put in my top 5 if I did a R.E.M only RD. I like seeing this song on RDs, because it reminds me of the times when we used to call the chart Alternative ROCK.
6.
Blue Oyster Cult -
(Don't) Fear The ReaperI like the fact that the song made the top 10, but you all screwed it up. This blows
"Burning For You" sky high. i like the images used for the band. The characters represent all genres of rocl. Drummer is the prog Space man, The Devil man is metal bassist, The guitarist for classic rock, and the chick on the mic resembles
Maria Brink who is in her own Rock genre.
The final two better be
Sabbath v.s.
Rush. 5.
David Bowie -
Suffragette CityAnother rock radio classic. David packs a powerful punch on vocals and instruments.
4.
Soundgarden -
Black Hole SunThis one is o.k.. Hasn't aged all that well with me, I think it's a bit overrated. Still a good song, but doesn't showcase the band at their fiercest. Only way I put this band top 10 is with
"Spoonman", and maybe even higher than
"Vasoline"?
3.
The Smashing Pumpkins -
Cherub RockA good fierce Pumpkins' song for the game. The animi band performing is spot on to represent this band. Hammer Head Shark is priceless. I can't help thinking of our host.
I'd like to echo this once more in big fonts. Doc Indie Party Rock is the only person with 2 top 5s left. 2.
Black Sabbath -
ParanoidSomeone actually ranked this higher than me, but I am pleasantly surprised. This is perfect for the game. It's guitars nonstop from begining to end. The hook is mega tastic. The animi band here is alright. The guys on guitars and bass look HOT. straight out of 'Cyborg', but the lead singer looks to F UC K Ing boring to do vocals for this song.
1.
Rush -
Tom Sawyer They finally get the #1 they deserved, but it is not the original. I love the song. let's talk about the animi band here. Cowboy on drums is very 70's. Cut offs babe on guitars is shredding it that way the song requires. Comic book guy bassist does alright. Not convinced with the chick on vocals, but she does kinda resemble
Taarna from
Heavy Metal animi movie. At least they got the hair color right.
razorshark.
Great RD. Love the vids even if I don't always agree with the characters representing the band. I love the fact we got to rank some 70's classic rock fire.