"Hurricane" by Ms Mr

Really like the sultry yet in control sound and video here. Hope to hear more from this new band from NY.

'Candy Cigarettes' by Owen Cohen

Is that Johnny Marr on guitar?  No, but this new stuff from NYC certainly carries some spirit and surrealness of that era.

Check out both songs on the link http://owencohen.bandcamp.com/

'I Can Change' by LCD Soundsystem

Instantly liked this song - it starts out quick and sounds like a cross between Eurythmics and Snow Patrol. Love the sound from NYC band. Unfortunately, it looks like they broke up in 2011.

My only complaint is that the song is too short and life is too short.

'Come on Eileen' by Dexys Midnight Runners

This tune evokes nice memories from the past when my life was simpler and full of wonderment.

Enjoy this oldie but goodie. It will probably be the only song by a band named after a drug high.

'Trip Through Your Wires' by U2

U2 is one of my long time favourite long time bands and this is one of my fav by one of my fav.  It's a magical tune that flows like a river.

Enjoy the live version shot in my birth town.

'Born of Frustration' by James

Something magical about this one.  A truely great song and my favorite by the band.

I listen to and float away to another place that I can't describe.

'Laid' by James

I'm not sure there's anything more to say about this tune by James.  This is probably their most popular song but not my fav - I'll post that soon.  Enjoy the live performance below.

BTW, they're another great band from UK and have released more records than you thought.

'Getting Away With It' by Electronic

SoDA is formally introducing the all-star English band formed by New Order singer Bernard Sumner and Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr. Pet Shop Boys also collaborated on this tune.

With all this talent, no wonder it sounds great.  I think it's a good one in which to flow into the weekend.  Hope you enjoy it and enjoy your weekend.

'Kiss Them For Me' by School of Seven Bells

Love this cover from the NYC band.  It has a cool club feel but keeps the magic of the original in tact.  I need to download on iTunes and dance at midnight.

'November Spawned a Monster' by Morrissey

M post #7:  not the last post ever but a good way to end out a week for the one and only Morrissey.  And a good way to start February, yes?

I guess the song is about the plight of the disabled.  The video is weird - hard to describe is the best way to describe it . . .

'Last of the Famous International Playboys' by Morrissey

M post #6:  ohhh, one of my true favorites by Morrissey or Smiths.  The tune references both Reggie and Ronnie Kray, of the Kray twins.  Don't know much about them except that they were a notorious pair of vicious London gangsters in the 60's.  I think Morrissey idolized these guys for some reason.

Oddly enough, another British alternative band, Renegade Soundwave, also sings about Kray twins.

'Tomorrow' by Morrissey

M post #6:  this is one of my favs and appropriately posted today because Morrissey's show was scheduled for Tomorrow (some sort of bladder infection).  I'm not losing faith and will again frantically search for tix once rescheduled.

Anyway, enjoy this classic today . . .

'Everyday is Like Sunday' by Morrissey

M post #5:  OK, everyday is like sunday or the day Morrissey cancels a show . . . which has happened this time.  However, the mighty SoDA train will keep posting his stuff nontheless.

Let's rock.

'Suedehead' by Morrissey

M post #4:  Suedehead - the debut single release by Morrissey and his highest ranking song.

Ok, time to kick it up with a true classic.  Interesting video with him walking in a small town in Indiana which happens to be James Dean's home town.

'I Like You' by Morrissey

M post #3:  dedicated to the terminator, lovely and smooth.

This is why I like you, because you're not right in the head.

'Glamorous Glue' by Morrissey

M post #2:  Glamorous Glue, a rowdy one and good for Sat night.  Release in 1992 which is relatively early for his reign of terror.

Enjoy with your favorite beverage turned up loud.

''Disappointed' by Morrissey

To get into the spirit of Morrissey's upcoming ATL concert on Thursday 1/31, I've decided to post a classic each night prior to.

This one is a good start and one of my favorites (I guess they'll all be).  I love the syncopated drum sound here which goes well with Morrissey's very distinctive voice.

'All Of Me' by Tanlines

I like the name of this indie band from Brooklyn and like their sound.  Cool vid as well.

'Fine Time' by New Order

I've already posted this tune but found the original video which is wierd but cool.  And the song's so good, it can be posted twice.  It goes down as my 2nd favorite by the band from, you guessed it, UK.