Alternative Grab Bag VI – Part 1

I have a New York friend who once told me in wintertime he listens to punk and in summertime he listens to reggae. While the warmer weather and approaching summer normally get me in the mood for oldies, classic rock, and even reggae, lately I’ve been teleworking a lot from a makeshift home office where I found myself wanting to listen to alternative music. By definition, alternative music is oppositional and non-conformist and can usually help listeners fight back against whatever’s bugging them be it traffic, other people, lousy weather- or the monotony of being stuck at home. Here are some of my favorite alternative songs including punk, power pop, experimental, and indie/alternative. Enjoy!

Bob Mould

01. Sonic Youth – “Youth Against Fascism” (1992)
02. Superchunk – “Learned to Surf” (2010)
03. The Queers – “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got an Ugly Daughter” (1998)
04. They Might Be Giants – “Tesla” (2013)
05. Ramones – “Rockaway Beach” (1977)
06. The Greenberry Woods – “Trampoline” (1994)
07. Sebadoh – “Rebound” (1994)
08. Screaming Trees – “Sworn and Broken” (1996)
09. Shoes – “Too Late” (1979)
10. The Replacements – “Left of the Dial” (1985)
11. Greg Dulli – “Pussywillow” (2005)
12. Screeching Weasel – “Peter Brady” (1993)
13. Rancid – “Bob” (2002)
14. Guided by Voices – “Game of Pricks” (1995)
15. Guided by Voices – “The Rally Boys” (2019)
16. Fountains of Wayne – “Stacy’s Mom” (2003)
17. Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers – “Abdul and Cleopatra” (1979)
18. Bob Mould – “Sunshine Rock” (2019)
19. King Tuff – “Screaming Skull” (2012)
20. The Plimsouls – “Now (Live)” (1983)

Peter Brady (Aka “Phil Packer” )

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Recommended Links:

Bob Mould Interview –  1985