The Voice of Reason: A V.I.P. Pass to Enlightenment (20 page)

 

“Girlfriend” by Matthew Sweet.
The late, great NY guitarist Robert Quine goes into hyperspace.

 

 

“Best of You” by the Foo Fighters.
Dave Grohl. Genius.

 

 

“Tired of Being Alive” by Danzig.
See, heavy is OK, kids, if you have an opening, a melody, and a
singer
. The first line—”Don’t care if ‘n’ you die”—says it all.

 

 

“The Fuse” by Jackson Browne.
Just such a great opening—ominous and interesting. Just great.

 

 

“Ghost Symbol” by Zero 7.
Weird. Unique. Amazing.

 

 

“Lady Picture Show” by Stone Temple Pilots.
Great opening. FYI: STP saved rock and roll in the ‘90s.

 

 

“The Song Remains the Same” by Led Zeppelin.
Jimmy Page. Best ever. Bonham. Best ever. Song. Amazing.