The Junkyard Dog and the Parlor Cat…Listen on Spotify
Brothers Rafferty…Listen on Spotify
Celtic Storm…Listen on Spotify
I opened my ears to this kind of sound a little too late to hear The Mighty Regis album, 21, when it was first released. All three of these songs are included on that album. I would have never heard any of it if not for a Pandora station I listened to at work. Let’s just say that musically I had a type…at the time. These three songs are built with compelling storytelling, complex music, and ridiculous guitar riffs. And the timing changes…like a roller coaster ride for your ears. At least I think that’s what’s going on…
The Junkyard Dog and The Parlor Cat is not a story about that one time the long-ago WWF star purchased a fancy house and a new pet kitten…That might actually make an interesting children’s book…putting a pin in that one. As you might have guessed, the song is actually about an altercation between a posh house cat and a neglected guard dog. Think that sounds boring? Are you kidding me? A compelling scene unfolds, at times from the dog’s perspective, under the unrelenting saw of guitar. You can practically feel the wind in your face. And the wind…smells like rain. Okay, the song is probably allegorical, but I won’t get into that now…For the narrative is good, even if only about a junkyard dog and a parlor cat.
The Brother’s Rafferty is a song about three Irish brothers that immigrate to America. There are differences between the three brothers, and yet they are still all three Rafferty’s. The song leaves you wanting more of the story. I desperately need Guy Ritchie to make a movie based on this song. Please let it be done. Oh yeah, and this song will melt your face off.
I don’t like boats. I don’t want to own a boat…or ride on a boat…and I shall take no part in sailing. I don’t know much about boats, other than that of them I want no part. Fine…they’re called ships. I don’t like ships, or any other water-floaty thing. It’s not for me, you can keep it. I do, however, enjoy many songs about ships. I love my boat music! Celtic Storm is a story that takes place on a ship…during a storm. The narrative of the song highlights exactly the things I don’t like about being on a ship. It’s not about the fun parts. It’s about…you know…fear turns to panic when there’s no safe place to hide. I’m not the kind of guy that goes around hiding from scary things…but oceans and storms are two things that don’t exist together anywhere ever in my life. I love the timing of this song. There are calm parts and frantic parts. And there’s this deep, deep thrum beneath all other notes toward the ending that has to be a stand-up bass.
I’m trying not to give too much with my discriptions, but hopefully I hightened your curiosity. It’s difficult because these are so good! I’ve provided links for convenience, but this isn’t the only place to find music. Listen for yourself and tell me they are not delightful.
If you do like what you hear, please considering finding more of The Mighty Regis from a fair and reputable source. There is no official band website and no Wikipedia page. You’re going to need to look to Google if you want to learn more about the band. Crazy! So good and yet such a small footprint…like America’s favorite morning host, Regis Philbin, may he rest in peace. It’s not a coincidence.
