2020 End Of The Year List: Best Drummer
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Next up on Audioeclectica.com’s 2020 End Of The Year Lists, the Top 10 Drummers. The only stipulation is that, an album/EP had to have been released this year.

Vote for your favorite in the comments section. At the end of the month, I will release the results of the readers poll.

This list is also in NO PARTICULAR ORDER!!!

01) Jimmy Chamberlin- The Smashing Pumpkins
02) Chris Hornbrook- Greg Puciato
03) Ben Koller- Killer Be Killed
04) Morgan Rose- Sevendust
05) Alex Bent- Trivium
06) Sean Radcliffe- Loathe
07) Abe Cunningham- Deftones
08) Jess Gowrie- Horseneck/Miss Piss/Chelsea Wolfe
09) Santos Montano- Old Man Gloom
10) Mark Nash- In Paralell

2020 End Of Year Lists: Best Album Cover
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Well, the end of probably the strangest and most screwed up year ever, is fast approaching and that means all the year end best of lists are coming out. So, that means mine are too.

First up on Audioeclectica.com’s 2020 End Of The Year Lists, the Top 10 Album Covers. The stipulation is that, they had to have released an album/EP this year.

Vote for your favorite Band/Album Cover in the comments section. At the end of the month, I will release the results of the readers poll.

This list is also in NO PARTICULAR ORDER!!!

01) In Parallel- Fashioner:

02) The Smashing Pumpkins- Cyr:

The Smashing Pumpkins - Cyr | DIY

03) O’Brother- You and I:

You and I | OBROTHER

04) Marilyn Manson- We Are Chaos:

Marilyn Manson finds a mature sound with "WE ARE CHAOS"

05) Deftones- Ohms:

Deftones Detail 'Adopt-A-Dot' Charity Program with New LP 'Ohms'

06) Run The Jewels- Run The Jewels IV:

Run the Jewels' RTJ4 Takes Aim at Systemic Oppression amid National Uprising | Review | Consequence of Sound

07) End – Splinters From An Ever Changing Face:

END - Splinters From An Ever-Changing Face (2020, File) | Discogs

08) Killer Be Killed- Reluctant Hero:

KILLER BE KILLED - Reluctant Hero - Amazon.com Music

09) Greg Puciato- Child Soldier; Creator Of God:

A "Dipshit 'Reviewer'" Leaked Greg Puciato's New Solo Album

10) Jesse Draxler- Reigning Cement:

Reigning Cement | Jesse Draxler

NEW EVERY TIME I DIE!!!!

Every Time I Die released not one but two new songs today and both are absolutely killer. For a band that’s been together for over 20 years, they’ve always been able to grow and evolve in such a way that shows maturity and depth on levels that most bands can only dream of. These two songs are just the tip of the iceberg of what’s to come. “A Colossal Wreck” is classic Every Time I Die, while “Desperate Pleasures” is a more experimental turn but, still the same band you love through and through.


A Colossal Wreck:


Desperate Pleasures:

New Release: Liam Gallagher- All You’re Dreaming Of
Liam Gallagher – “All You're Dreaming Of” - Stereogum

Ever since Liam Gallagher released his debut solo album As You Were in 2017, I’ve been hooked. Both of his solo albums As You Were and Why Me, Why Not are tremendous and great rock albums. They also solidify Liam as one of the best frontmen and singers. This past week, Liam released a new single, “All You’re Dreaming Of.” It’s a very sentimental song and features some very deep words from Liam. There is definitely a John Lennon inspiration on this song and it’s done so well. I’ve included a live version of the song and it’s truly wonderful!

Liam Gallagher- All You’re Dreaming Of (Studio Version):


Liam Gallagher- All You’re Dreaming Of (Live Version):

Cover Song: Billy Corgan (Neil Young)- After The Gold Rush
Stern Show on Twitter: ".@Billy Corgan treats Howard to a rare ...

In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been on one hell of a Smashing Pumpkins kick for a while. Soon, I will go into all that and explain why you really need to take the time and delve into the catalog of the Pumpkins as well as Billy’s solo work. Though, like I said, that’s for another day. Today however, I want to share a really cool cover that Billy did while a guest on The Howard Stern Show a few years back. It”s not easy to cover and do Neil Young justice but, Billy was able to and it feels right too. Take a couple mins and let this one soak in!

Billy Corgan (Neil Young)- After The Gold Rush:

Instrumental Songs: Metallica- Orion
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Since I started this topic, I made a giant list of songs to feature. The list is endless and the hardest part is figuring out what one to write about first. Thankfully, today I woke up with a riff in my head and I immediately remembered where it came from. Which now brings me to Metallica and their epic “Orion.” This song is so damn good. It’s absolutely one of the best instrumental songs ever. At over 8 minutes long, this song can take you on an adventure. It’s got all the best things about Metallica in it. Plus Cliff Burton’s bass parts on this song are superb!

Metallica- Orion:

Track One: Oasis- Rock N Roll Star
Oasis - Definitely Maybe | This Day In Music

Oasis’s debut album, Definitely Maybe is one hell of a record. To come out of the gates with an album this good is tremendous. I still remember the first time I played the album. The moment “Rock N Roll Star” started, I knew this album was something special. The sheer rock elements of it along with the lyrics and Liam’s voice have made this song live a very long and prosperous life. Noel Gallagher wrote the song and the story behind it is interesting in that he said that “Rock N Roll Star,” “Live Forever,” and “Cigarettes & Alcohol” were the only three songs he wrote that said something and that the others were just him repeating himself in a different way.” Well no matter what, this song is one hell of a way to start off an album.


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New Music Friday
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There are quite a few awesome singles and albums being released today. Another Friday with something for everyone musically. New tunes from The Smashing Pumpkins, Run The Jewels, Scour, the new Killer Be Killed album and a few more that you’ll dig.

The Smashing Pumpkins- Dulcet In E:


The Smashing Pumpkins- Purple Blood:


Scour- Propaganda:


Run The Jewels- No Save Point:

Refused- Black Dog:


Tombs- Under Sullen Skies:


Killer Be Killed- Reluctant Hero:

Cover Song: The Smashing Pumpkins (Joy Division)- Tranmission
The Smashing Pumpkins - Transmission (CD) | Discogs

One thing I genuinely enjoy about cover songs is when bands really make an effort to make it their own. Whether it’s changing up the vibe or arrangements, the new interpretation often times can take the song to new heights. A great example of this is The Smashing Pumpkins version of Joy Division’s “Transmission.” The Pumpkins take on it is spacey, borderline psychedelic and even transcendent at times. It’s different enough yet still pays homage in a very distinct way.

The Smashing Pumpkins- Transmission (from Adore Deluxe Set):

The Smashing Pumpkins- Transmission Live 98:


The Smashing Pumpkins w/Davey Havok and Peter Hook- Transmission Live 2018:

Alternate Version: Metallica- Blackened (Acoustic)
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About six months ago, Metallica released an alternate version of “Blackened.” This was obviously done during these very strange times we are living in. I really enjoy when bands break down their songs to the bare bones. Having a more acoustic feel to this song definitely gives it a different vibe. The original from And Justice For All is in my top 5 all time favorite Metallica songs. This new version, I have to say is quite fun. I’d really be interested to hear Metallica do a full on acoustic set in the same way the classic MTV Unplugged’s were.

Metallica- Blackened (2020):