I was vaguely aware of this band but had never really listened to them, and had no idea that Edwyn Collins was in it. The overall album is okay, but this song rips.

Crack the Skye was—I think—the last great Mastodon record, and my favorite in their catalog. Their subsequent work has been fine, but for me, this album was where they really nailed it.

This track is the perfect example. It’s epic and crushing. The transition at ~3:40 mark really nails it.

Seems apropos right now on several different levels. It’s also one of my favorite tracks on one of my favorite albums.

More bombs never solve anything. War is stupid and immoral.

No reason—WHY DO YOU ASK?

For whatever reason, hot and sunny weather always makes me break out this album, and this song is one of my favorite MF tracks.

Also, this is up there among the greatest album covers of all time.

A member of my household just bought a mandolin and whenever they start playing it, this song—one of the greatest covers ever made—starts playing in my head.

Most of the alt-rock from the mid- to late-1990s was pretty forgettable, but I unironically love this song. Listening to it now pretty much sends me directly down a rabbit hole of nostalgia.

I forget who recommended this album, but it was a couple weeks ago and I have only just gotten around to listening to it. The whole thing is epic, and this track is a stand-out, definitely worth a listen if you want some interdimensional, cosmic metal.

I just heard on the radio (KEXP) that today is Boz Scaggs' birthday; he is turning 81. I am going to ignore how old that makes me feel and focus on what a fantastic album Silk Degrees is. I can't really name a best song off it, so I'll just pick this one.