Favorite new songs / July 2025

[Hair I Go Again]

Not gonna lie -- been spinning lots of Ozzy lately, but a few new tunes managed to catch my attention as well.

Jani Lane Re-Imagined - all six songs released so far (https://www.youtube.com/@chrislaney72/videos)
It's been really cool to hear producer/multi-instrumentalist Chris Laney's "reimaginings" of Jani's old demos. Hopefully these songs will end up on other platforms soon.

Firehouse - Mighty Fine Lady (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms9KPTQighU)
I know this came out a while back, but I didn't want to spend a buck to hear it! Looks like they finally added it to digital platforms in late June, but I didn't realize that at the time. Not a classic by any means, but it's a solid throwback to the early '90s, and it sounds like a Firehouse song should.

Hell In the Club - The Devil Won't Forget Me (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs5XgnPaIog)
Cool Italian band who came on my radar a few years back, but who I eventually stopped paying attention to for whatever reason. Then they changed singers and I figured they were toast... but it turns out the new singer is a female with a killer gritty/raspy/ballsy voice. Turns out they released two other singles with her prior to this one -- they're all good.

Ellefson-Soto - Unbreakable (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6mNNTuB5)
Even though I dig JSS, I slept on their first record and didn't expect much from this -- but it's a strong heavy melodic rock tune. Looking forward to hearing more.

Alpha Destroyer - Fast Lane (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix7PQIZ0i1o)
Crashdiet and Buckcherry members make a song that sounds like Crashdiet meets Buckcherry.

Bryan Adams - A Little More Understanding (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avMSEjtOjR0)
Nothing groundbreaking, but pleasant enough. Glad he's still doing his thing.

There were some new albums I checked out over the course of the month that I don't think I'll ever listen to again (Alice Cooper and Laguna come to mind), and the latest Shiraz Lane single had me once again scratching my head, but all things considered, a decent month. Just wish I'd find more new acts to enjoy instead of just old favorites!

[daveg]

Zac Brown with Snoop Dog - Let it Run
Fun song, but I've never smoked a joint in my life..Why are people spitting on other peoples Joints??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpSsnzR ... cBrownBand

Biffy Clyro - Hunting Season
They've been gone for a while, this is a killer song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2vPxT3 ... BiffyClyro

Childs Play - Fast Lane
Had no idea they were still around, and I guess this is some kind of old unreleased song. Regerdless, it sounds like it could be on Rat Race, which I think is amazing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1vQ-4n ... Play-Topic


Honeymoon Suite - Ever Leave me lonely
They released a full cd last week, and it's way better than it should be.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SjeYtU ... rsMusicsrl

Scotty McCreery With Hootie - Bottle Rockets
Sure not gonna get a lot of love on Sludge, but it's catchy as hell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS0kBMj ... CreeryVEVO

I like that Bryan Adams tune.
Tad disappointed in the newest Shinedown - Killing Fields

[TravisBicklesMohawk]

Orlando in Love - Japanese Breakfast

CPR - Wet Leg

[Jason Jennifer Leigh]

Halestorm - Watch Out
Halestorm - Rain Your Blood On Me

[Ham Stroker's Ejacula]

BLOODLETTER "On Blackened Wings"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgpIB8G ... tter-Topic

DISEMBODIMENT "Putrification"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1zZCCy ... ment-Topic

ENTRAILS "Conquering the Unknown"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0w9UZM ... ails-Topic

FILTH "Flesh Dress"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVEedFj ... ilth-Topic