Last Week in Free MP3s 10-26

“We’re Gonna Fight” – Pennywise

Have you ever been so angry that you’ve bashed your fist through a wall and didn’t feel it until much later? If so, you will be in the right frame of mind to listen to this song. Drums, guitars and lyrics are at a high-fevered pitch for nearly three minutes. This unrelenting track will either exhaust or reinforce your anger. Either way, it’s worth a listen.

“Where Would We Go” – Rusty Anderson

This multitalented musician and songwriter creates a monotonous tune that doesn’t go anywhere. If his point is to show the fruitlessness of inertia, then he succeeded.

“Ela (On My Way)” – Bebel Gilgerto

The equivalent to easy listening, this bossa nova tune is laid back, yet expressive. Gilberto’s voice has a sense of poetry that adds to the lyrics sung in both Spanish and English. The dreamy quality of this track is just what you need when you need to stop and relax.

“Piano Trio In A Minor, Op.50 – Var. VIII: Fuga (Allegro Moderato)” – Lang Lang

Classical music can be a chore to listen to, however, this track from the album Tchaikovsky/Rachmaninov: Piano Trios showcases the subtlety, exuberance and excitement that this genre can achieve. Give it a try.

“Get it Right” – Breakestra

Upbeat with an early ‘70s funk vibe, “Get it Right” is bluesy and will make you want to get up and shake your groove thing. The lead singer’s voice reminiscent of Seal’s smooth, velvet tone gives this track a sexiness that works. It’s definitely worth your time.

“Magic Man” – Aliens

Sometimes electronica can work, and then the lyrics chime in, ruining a perfectly played melody. The song goes downhill from there as the lead vocalist drones on incoherently, causing a cacophony of noises to invade your space. Skip it.

“Pulling on a Line” – Great Lake Swimmers

This must have been the sound Rusty Anderson was looking for. “Pulling on a Line” has simple lyrics that have an underlying profound quality to them. Equally, the instruments accompanying the words create a song that forces you to stop and think. This short tune is sure to leave you in a state of contemplation, and that’s a good thing.