RAGE!!!!

Rage! A tremendous and sometimes wonderful emotion. Many things set off the Rage factor, stupid people, exes, getting punched in the face. So when you feel the Rage you need a different music then you might typically listen to. Let's face it Sigur Ros or Flo Rida are not going to sufficently let you get that feeling out. I had a day which was neither good or horrible, but instantly became bad when I ran into an ex who I hate more than I can ever express. So off to my car I went plugged in my iPod and began looking through my collection for some good music to get that crappy feeling away. Here's what I listened to and why.

Killswitch Engage: Wow! This is an anger filled band, a lot of loud guitar and screaming. As far as metalcore bands go, they are pretty good. The screaming and rage they convey in their songs certainly help get that feeling out of you. Their album 2006 release As Daylight Dies provides great tracks expressing anger and rage. This started off the car ride and certainly made me feel a lot better.

F*cked Up: A hardcore punk band from Canada, put out an album this year which was great. The 2008 release Chemistry of Common Life was a critically acclaimed album. Harcore punk is always great for helping with anger issues. Some good short tracks with solid screaming about life and death...man good times. This was the next couple songs I listened to, it was good as the issues began to roll off.

Electrelane: Okay my car ride was coming to an end and beer was soon to be drunk so I didn't feel a need for the anger and rage songs but something with solid guitar and drums that I could just mellow out to a little. Electrelane one of my favorite new bands who are unfortunately on indefinate hiatus as I discovered them a little too late. They can just jam out on a track with just some great guitar riffs and big drumming. Great way to roll into my parking spot.

3 great bands, 1 beer and some time to chill out I was able to bounce back very quickly from a sucky day.

Till the new year. Have a great one everyone.

-Dave