Last Week in Free MP3s 7-18

“Rules Don’t Stop” – We Are Scientists

It’s not the most revolutionary song you’ll hear, still “Rules Don’t Stop” doesn’t try to be something greater than what it is. Although the lyrics are repetitive the instrumentation is solid. In fact the drums are the best part of this song.

“Baby Lee” – Teenage Fanclub

If you’re in a self-depreciating mood, then this track’s for you. Masochistic tendencies abound as the narrative might depress you. Still if you want to feel better about how well your own life is going, then give this track a shot. It does have a deceptively pleasant melody in contrast to the stalker-like lyrics.

“Look Out!” – Peter Case

“Look Out!” sounds as if you’ve discovered a lost jam session of The Beatles. It’s a great rock song where you feel the good vibes Peter Case and his fellow musicians had in recording it. Whenever you just want to feel that there are still real artists who play instruments that you can recognize play this song.

“Killing Time (Paul Oakenfold Remix) – Infected Mushroom; Perry Farrell

Have you ever had a headache that wouldn’t go away? It’s not bad enough to take medication for, but it just seems to make everything in your day a laborious task. That’s what “Killing Time” sounds like and it doesn’t help that it’s over seven minutes long.

“Yulia” – Wolf Parade

Remember when you wrote your first poem and tried to set it to music? Perhaps you had a modicum of musical talent and played a decent guitar or could do a mean drum solo, but your writing skill sucked and made all your other talents meaningless. That’s what “Yulia” is. As good as the musicianship is the lyrics bring the song down.

“Graduation Day” – Chris Isaak

Remember Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game?” That track is like lightning in a bottle. Now you’re listening to “Graduation Day” and you can only hear Isaak’s desperate attempt to recapture the “Wicked Game” moment. While it is a good song, it sounds as if it tries to hard. However it is free and has a solid guitar solo that you’ll enjoy listening to.

“Pearl of the Stars” – Coheed & Cambria

This is one of those tracks that you need to listen to when you’re euphorically happy. If you’re not in that moment then “Pearl of the Stars” is not for you. This takes self-depreciating, masochism to a whole new level. However the haunting melody in and of itself works no matter what mood you’re in. Tracking down the instrumental version would be worth it.