e.g. mix 2009.09: To Lessen My Troubles

Sometimes Salvation by The Black Crowes from the album The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion (1992). The Black Crowes' second album was pretty special. This is my favorite song from that album, and features my favorite guitar solo of all time. The title of this mix comes from this song's first line.
The Crunge by Led Zeppelin from the album Houses of the Holy (1973). Robert Plant talking smack makes for a pleasing diversion. The title of this mix might well have been, "Have you seen the bridge?"
Ugly Truth by Soundgarden from the album Louder Than Love (1989). In fall of '91 my friend Mike went off to college. When he came back for winter break, he handed me two cassettes and said, "You have to listen to these." I popped in the first one and heard this song, and my life was changed forever. The phrase "whole new sound" gets thrown around a lot, but in the early 90s, grunge was the real deal. The title of this mix might well have been "If you were mine to give."
The Body Electric by Rush from the album Grace Under Pressure (1984). During the 80s, Rush became a sort of hybrid rock/synth-pop band. This is my favorite song of theirs from that era.
Lose My Way by Men Without Hats from the album Pop Goes the World (1987). Pop Goes the World is a very special album for me. I was twelve when it came out, and it served as a sort of soundtrack for my coming of age. I find this song beautiful, moving, and clever. "Somewhere in the blue, you're being" is an awesome line, but wouldn't be a good title for this mix, unfortunately.
Theresa's Sound-World by Sonic Youth from the album Dirty (1992). Sonic Youth is an important, influential band that never made it very big. Which makes sense; their stuff can be pretty challenging to listen to. They were pioneers of noise rock in the early 80s and use all sorts of weird tunings, sometimes using tools like screwdrivers or drumsticks on their guitars. It makes for a pretty unique sound, and sometimes, as is the case on this track, the sounds coalesce into a strangely crystalline beauty.
No One is to Blame by Howard Jones from the album Dream Into Action (1985). Solid pop with great lyrics. I love the percussion.
All the Things She Said by Simple Minds from the album Once Upon a Time (1985). Simple Minds is best known for providing the theme song to The Breakfast Club, "Don't You (Forget About Me)," but they had other good songs, too. This is one of them.
Devastation by The Besnard Lakes from the album The Besnard Lakes are the Dark Horse (2007). The Besnard Lakes are a band out of Montreal. They have a real retro vibe going, but still manage to sound fresh.
Your Mother Should Know by The Beatles from the album Magical Mystery Tour (1967). Apparently this was a band out of England back in the 60s or something.
These Eyes by The Guess Who from the album Wheatfield Soul (1968). Hey, it's another Guess Who track. This one's from their first album.
Heavy by Collective Soul from the album Dosage (1999). Collective Soul could rock pretty hard live, I've heard. Their studio offerings were more poppy, but quite delicious.
The Riddle by Steve Vai from the album Passion and Warfare (1990). Hopefully, this track will appeal to more than just guitar geeks. I've always found it very satisfying, particularly the orgasm note. Back in high school I knew this dude who was also a guitar geek. I mentioned this song, and he said it was okay, but "all the foreigners at the end" bugged him. Oy. The title of this mix might well have been, "Let 'em go."

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