Sidetwo’s Decade Ending List, Part 5: THE TOP 10

Here it is, the final ten from my list of 50 songs from some of my favourite discs of the decade. Enjoy. 10. Things Have Changed–Bob Dylan (Wonder Boys OST) An ok movie but a great soundtrack, with four Dylan cuts including this brand new one to lead off his fifth decade in the biz. [...]

Sidetwo’s Decade Ending List, Part 4

We’re getting close, into the Top 20 now. Music from a soul legend, a New Jersey Boss, a bunch of power popsters, an Irish powerhouse and a Canadian talent that will be sorely missed are among those in this batch. There’s only ten more to go. Care to guess what’s No. 1? 20. Don’t Give [...]

Sidetwo’s Decade Ending List, Part 3

And the hits just keep on coming, as we climb from 30 to 21. Dave Matthews Band, Alicia Keys, Elvis Costello, a couple of fine Canadian bands and…Neil Diamond? Say what? Yes, it’s true. 30. Why I Am–Dave Matthews Band (Big Whiskey And The GrooGrux King) While I have always like the DMB, I haven’t [...]

Sidetwo’s Decade Ending List, Part 2

Moving up the list, from 40 to 31. Good mix of tunes in this batch, from classic rockers to Oscar winners. Some you may know, others you may not. But all worth a listen. More music to come. 40. Going In The Right Direction–Robert Randolph & The Family Band (Unclassified) He takes the pedal steel [...]

Sidetwo’s Decade Ending List, Part 1

Hey, if Rolling Stone can do it, why can’t I? Actually, while Rolling Stone asked a number of journalists and musicians to submit their own picks of the decade (both whole albums and songs) and then come up with a Top 100 list of each, I’m keeping it simple. 50 songs from some of my [...]