Few bands exhibit the robust and bittersweet sounds of Americana better than The Wallflowers. Fronted by Jakob Dylan—the son of Bob Dylan but a great musician in his own right—their melodies of overdriven guitars and lush vintage keyboards really draw up images of the heart of America, from wheat fields and highways to Hollywood and Vine.
The Wallflowers always set off something pleasant in my soul when I hear them, and they are one of few bands where I actually own all the albums (physical albums – remember those?). With the upcoming release of their greatest hits album, The Wallflowers, Collected: 1996-2005, I thought it would be a good idea to revisit some of the best songs from one of my all-time favorite bands.
Here are my favorite songs in dramatic descending order:
10.) From the Bottom of My Heart – Rebel, Sweetheart
9.) Sixth Avenue Heartache – Bringing Down the Horse
8.) Sleepwalker – Breach
7.) We’re Already There – Rebel, Sweetheart
6.) Used to Be Lucky – No Boundaries: A Benefit for the Kosovar Refugees
5.) Invisible City – Bringing Down the Horse
4.) How Good It Can Get – Red Letter Days
3.) The Beautiful Side of Somewhere – Rebel, Sweetheart
2.) Josephine – Bringing Down the Horse
1.) One Headlight – Bringing Down the Horse
I remember sitting by the radio, waiting for this song to come on. I can’t recall the last time I liked a song enough to do that. Or maybe I should say, I can’t remember the last time I liked the radio enough…
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