Before the synths, before the bickering, before Sammy Hagar (the first time), before “Why Can’t This Be Love“, before the aborted David Lee Roth reunion, before Gary Cherone, before Sammy again, before Michael Anthony being fired, before Dave again, before Wolfgang Van Halen, there was Dave, Michael, Eddie and Alex. Love, they ain’t talkin’ bout.
No that isn’t a mistake – today’s Sunday morning selection is from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, a short instrumental piece that is part of the soundtrack for the new move Mid90s (which I know nothing about, other than Reznor scored the music for it.
One of my favorite Springsteen songs of all time. Not one of his big hits and not something he plays live often. But this was basically the soundtrack to junior year in college. I played this song after every single organic chemistry test because it accurately reflected how I felt at that moment. We also got pummeled by rain last night as hard as I can ever remember.
It also has an absolutely scorching guitar solo by Bruce. Many forget how great a guitarist he actually is.
so here’s a guy you may have heard of. He’s been around for close to 20 years producing great music but never quite breaking thru. Definitely worth just sitting back and giving his stuff a listen.
I remember the first time I heard this song on the radio in San Antonio and loving it – shortly after I went to the record store and bought the album. I’ve always love the initial guitar riff, the slow short build, and the imagery of the lyrics – one of those songs that you don’t want to end.