You Can’t Do It Yourself

Blood On The Wall “Junkeee…Julieee…” – Do you think Mark Arm gets annoyed when he hears this guy’s voice, or does he get excited, shout something like “I finally have a legacy, motherfuckers!,” and start a little mosh pit with whoever happens to be in close proximity? It really ought to be the latter, especially when you factor in Brad Shanks’ knack for bitter humor and casual screaming. “Junkeee…Julieee…” isn’t anywhere near as slow and hesitant as the title implies — if anything, it’s early ’90s grunge-punk in the form of a super-concentrated syrup shot. (Click here to pre-order it from Insound.)

Mike Bones “Love’s Not Yours” – “Love’s Not Yours” falls right on the line separating affectionate pity and schadenfreude, and reads like an obituary for someone who, tragically, has a lot of years left to live. It seems melancholy and gentle, but the more often I hear the song, the more it seems as though he’s just beating the shit out of the guy in super slow motion. “You always hurt the ones you love,” right? (Click here to buy it from the Social Registry.)