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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!

this weeks selection is on songs about love/heartbreak. I found the guitar selection a bit of a downer so i added some more happy songs on bass.

i got a bit lazzy, so heres what my gf gpt wrote about the songs (looks like still no luck with links):

1. Spice Girls – "Wannabe"

• Speedy Success: The song was reportedly written in just 30 minutes.

• What is a "Zigazig-ah"? There’s a long-standing rumor that the nonsensical phrase was actually an inside joke aimed at a specific 90s pop star who used to occupy the studio next to them and had a habit of... venting loudly.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJLIiF15wjQ
  
  2. JENNIE – "Handlebars" (Cover)

• A Rare Flip: While originally by the band Flobots, JENNIE’s rendition (often performed during Blackpink tours/solos) transformed a political alt-hip-hop track into a showcase of her "it-girl" charisma. It’s one of the few times a K-pop idol has successfully reinterpreted a niche American underground hit.
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  (I have a feeling this info isnt right cause it doesnt sound anything like the flobots song or lyrically but i do enjoy both songs)
  

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seARsMwjbEU
  
  (i only remember this song being in stuart littles dvd in the special features. Oddly enough found a blog that said it wasnt on there that it was this song instead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytxOCVcxexo so now im a bit confused xD)
  
  3. Hawthorne Heights – "Ohio Is for Lovers"

  • The "Emo" Anthem: Often called the "national anthem of emo," the song wasn't actually written in Ohio. It was written in a studio in Florida while the band was homesick and missing their girlfriends.

  • The Screams: The iconic "Cut my wrists and black my eyes" lyric was meant as a metaphor for the pain of being away from loved ones, but it became one of the most controversial (and famous) lyrics of the 2000s.
    
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu_cv0ToVOk
    
    4. Slipknot – "Snuff"

    • The Emotional Masterpiece: Drummer Joey Jordison famously said that when Corey Taylor first played him the demo for this song, Joey started crying. It was a complete departure from their usual chaos—a raw, acoustic-driven ballad.

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    • A "Forbidden" Song: For a long time, the band fought over whether to include it on All Hope Is Gone. Corey Taylor had to fight for its inclusion because he felt it was the only way to express the "heaviest heartbreak" he had ever felt (following his divorce).

    • The Maskless Video: The music video is one of the few times you see Corey Taylor without his mask. It’s a psychological thriller featuring legendary actor Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange). It ends with a shocking twist where Corey "becomes" the woman he’s obsessed with—a metaphor for how grief can consume your identity.

    
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXEKuttVRIo
    

5. Caio Cenci – "Wide Steps"

• The Modern Vibe: Caio Cenci is a rising force in the soulful, lo-fi, and indie-pop scene. "Wide Steps" is often cited for its minimalist production, relying on "breathing room" in the arrangement to highlight his unique vocal phrasing.
  
  https://youtu.be/KLogMvNb-Fg?si=lJnkXhlxeieT7hFm

6. Avenged Sevenfold – "Unholy Confessions"

• The Riff that Launched a Genre: This song is credited with helping bring metalcore into the mainstream.

• No Solos? Interestingly, despite Synyster Gates being a "guitar hero," this track is famous for not having a traditional guitar solo—relying instead on that massive, driving main riff.
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSaBveD7zvA

7. Louis Cole – "Park Your Car on My Face"

• DIY Mastery: Louis Cole is a pioneer of the "High-Res Funk" movement. He recorded much of his early viral content—including the drums for his hyper-complex tracks—in his small Los Angeles bedroom.

• The Title: Like many of Cole's tracks, the absurd title masks incredibly sophisticated music theory and jaw-dropping drumming skills.
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0yTilal3_c

8. Camel – "Lady Fantasy"

• Prog Rock Royalty: This is a multi-suite masterpiece from the 1974 album Mirage. It’s actually three different movements joined together: "Encounter," "Smiles for You," and "Lady Fantasy."

• The Gear: Guitarist Andrew Latimer’s tone on this track is legendary among gearheads; he used a Gibson Les Paul and a Fender Reverb to get that "singing" sustain that defines the 70s prog sound.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrt50p29mAY
  
  
  9. Sonata Arctica – "San Sebastian (Revisited)"

  • The Irony of the Sun: The song uses the "Sun of San Sebastian" as a central metaphor for a love that is too intense to handle. Interestingly, the real San Sebastian in Spain is actually known for being quite rainy and overcast—the "Sun" is a symbol of a dream that burns the narrator because he looked at it too long.

  • Speed Demonry: While the original version appeared on their Successor EP, the "Revisited" version (from the album Silence) is often the fan favorite. It showcases Tony Kakko’s incredible vocal range and the band’s signature "melodic speed metal" style, which influenced an entire generation of European power metal.

  • Marriage to the Moon: The lyrics conclude with the narrator being "married to the moon," suggesting that after being burned by the intensity of a "sun-like" love, he has settled for a colder, lonelier, but safer existence.
    
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=666dM-yunYg
    
    
    anyways hope you guys enjoy the selection