Shuffle it all.

One thing that I love to do when I'm trying to listen to the songs I like without having to pick each one, is putting my iTunes on shuffle. Sure, for certain moods, you'll need certain songs. I also love just putting in a CD and playing it through, since I have no vinyl player. But when you're in a good mood and really want to listen to those songs you love but haven't played in ages, and don't know where to start, shuffle is the best option.

Today, I decided to write down the songs that came on shuffle as I wrote this, and maybe say something of my own to go with it. So here we go:

1. Phantom Blue - Out Of Control
I really enjoy this band and their music, it's one of the many girl bands I've discovered in these recent months. I also love the bands that came after them, mostly The Iron Maidens from the drummer Linda McDonald.

2. Mötley Crüe - Face Down In The Dirt
I love this band way too much to put into words. I'm also about to see them live, the concert in São Paulo is on May 17th. The whole record, Saints Of Los Angeles, is amazing to me. I don't really understand how people dislike it, and some even say the band was only worth something until Dr. Feelgood, and after that, they went downhill. I enjoy their songs after that just as much as their early songs.

3. Aerosmith - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing
If you knew me, you'd know I'm a complete hopeless romantic. This song in particular makes me incredibly happy and calm, in a cuddly mood. That, and this band is amazing, all of them. Steven's voice is so great to listen to, I can't help but smile as soon as I hear a song of theirs.

4. Led Zeppelin - Tangerine
I first heard this song in the movie "Almost Famous", and surprisingly, I could recognize it as Led Zeppelin. You see, I knew very little of this band at the time, but my dad had me listen to a few songs of theirs before. Now, all I can say is that I want Jimmy's fingers. He's such an amazing guitarist, and the whole band wrote these songs so well... you can actually feel that they clicked.

5. Sixx:AM - Life Is Beautiful
This was the first Nikki Sixx related song I ever heard, sent to me by Alice. After that, I got more into Sixx:AM and Mötley Crüe, which I've talked about on song number two. Sixx:AM has become a big part of my life, helping me through a lot of personal problems and emotional breakdowns. The three of them are amazing people who have been through a lot in their lives, and they really do have important messages for society. I can hardly wait for This Is Gonna Hurt to come out, I need to buy that CD, and hopefully I'll get the book, too.

6. Mötley Crüe - Rodeo
Now, this doesn't surprise me. My iTunes loves to repeat bands over and over. Rodeo is a song I hadn't heard of until I read an interview with Stormy Deal, Mick Mars' daughter. She mentioned it, and I had to listen right after. I love the song, the guitar on it is amazing to listen to, and Vince's voice is soft but still in his style.

7. David Bowie - Magic Dance
Just yesterday, I watched a parody of this song that was absolutely hilarious. Anyway, this is one of his best known songs because of the Labirynth, but I love it. It's so good to dance to, and fun to sing along, not to mention most things Bowie are amazing.

8. Evanescence - Lies
Anyone who's heard Amy Lee's voice can recognize how good it is, she's a truly amazing singer with a great band. I love their lyrics and all the music behind them, it's truly comforting and thought-provoking to listen to their songs, they're about life and nothing more.

9. Iron Maiden - Fear Of The Dark
This song is so true. I'm not particularly afraid of the dark, but of what's hiding in it. Bruce's voice sends chills down my spine, and the others boys are amazing. I love all the Maiden songs I've heard until now, and I have to say their guitarists are all amazing, and the drums are the best thing to listen to. Yes, I'm a guitarist with a huge love for drum beats.

10. Guns N' Roses - Anything Goes
This song is so completely sexual, but so amazing. Then again, it's Guns N' Roses we're talking about. I'm so glad they showed up on my shuffle now, because or else I'd cheat and put them on anyway, I can't have one of these without Guns. I have footage of this song back in the Hollywood Rose days, where Axl and Izzy played before joining the other guys. It's name back then was My Way, Your Way, but I think the new title and new version are better. Excuse the misuse of 'new', since it's from the 80s, but you can understand what I mean.