Last Week in Free MP3s 1-27

“A Little Faster” – There for Tomorrow

There’s nothing like a hard and fast guitar riff to get you going and There for Tomorrow is happy to oblige their listeners. They’re no slouch in the lyric department either, as the words weave a riveting narrative that matches the speed of the musical arrangement.

“Unclothed Nocturnal Manuscript Crisis” – Bellowhead

This modern twist to English folk music will have you appreciating the use of strings and horns in a whole new way. The mixture of old and new sounds makes this song innovative and eclectic. You hear funk and elements of choral music instrumentation that definitely work here. If anything, it’s worthy of space in your mp3 player.

“Swim” – Surfer Blood

At first listen, “Swim” sounds as if it’s drowning – loudly. But stick with it. There is some interesting experimentation with folk guitar and hard rock. At times, the elements don’t always blend well, however, Surfer Blood is a group that takes musical risks and it is free, so you don’t have anything to lose.

“Zoquete” – Frank Rosaly

An experimentation in sound that is far too short. To some, it may seem as if there is no rhyme or reason to his synthesizer playing. But listen to it again. Rosaly is not randomly hitting keys. Besides, it’s barely over a minute long, and it’s free.

“First Flight” – John Turville Trio

The jazzy melody and rhythmic arrangement in “First Flight” makes this song a pleasure to listen to. Your ride to work will be enhanced by this band’s musical styling.

“As You Are” – Fran Healy and Andy Dunlop

There are songs that you can listen to when you’re really happy and “As You Are” is one of them. Having said that, it is an amazing track that is full of anger, pain and resentment. The guitar and moog-like sound reverberate through this song amplifying the lyrical elements. A plus is that it’s a live performance. This is something that could not be replicated in a studio. You should give it a chance.

“We’ve Got a Long Way to Go” – Joe Perry

Do you love Aerosmith? Their hard-hitting lyrics with a rocking musicianship as the backdrop are glimpsed in this song. But it doesn’t hold up to the band’s work. As a solo artist, Perry doesn’t seem to stretch his abilities. He needs collaboration and that’s sorely lacking on this track. There is only so much guitar masturbation a person can listen to. Skip it.