I discovered Bill Callahan on the Paste samplers in 2009, with a song called "Eid Ma Clack Shaw". I loved the song enough to rank it as my 930th favorite song of all time in 2010. For some reason, I never bought the record that song appeared on, "Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle", but I purchased the follow up, "Apocalypse", a couple of years ago. Bill Callahan has one of my favorite vocal styles in music today, and it really won't be long until I eat up the rest of his discography. The musicianship is great, and the storytelling is just as good. Great listen while laying in bed.
Here's the video for "America!" ...
I remember buying this the same day that Weezer's "Green Album" came out. Some friends of mine aren't crazy about this record, but I think this is R.E.M. at it's most melodic. The songs are great, and they fit well together. I regret that I never got a chance to see R.E.M. live, but I will always have the records, which by the way, you will see more of as this list goes on.
Won't you please enjoy the video for "Imitation of Life" ...
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