Other Songs With the Word "Rock" in Their Titles

mixed by Liam Eagle

PERFECT FOR:

More of the same. Well, a bit more, anyway.

INTRODUCTION:

A few weeks ago, we at Somethingspace published a recipe for a mixtape called "Songs With the Word 'Rock' in Their Titles," intending to capitalize on that easy identifier of a particularly ass-kicking tune. Many of our readers responded with their own suggestions for songs that we had completely missed. This had two effects. First, it brought to our attention some excellent songs that we forgot to include the first time around. Secondly, and quite a bit less pleasantly, it brought to our attention the unfortunate fact that not all songs with the word "Rock" in the title are even decent, let alone excellent.

TRACK LIST:

For Those About to Rock - AC/DC
I Know It's Only Rock and Roll But I Like It - The Rolling Stones
Rock And Roll Part 2 - Gary Glitter
Rock the Kasbah - The Clash
Rock Me Amadaeus - Falco
You Rock My World - Michael Jackson
Rock and Roll Is Dead - Lenny Kravitz
Jingle Bell Rock - Christmas
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Rock of Ages - Def Leppard
Rock City - Royce Da 5'9
Detroit Rock City - KISS
Rock And Roll Fantasy - Bad Company
Rock-a-Bye Baby - Children's Music
Trenchtown Rock - Bob Marley
We Built This City - Starship

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Important consideration number one:
Gary Glitter, it turns out, is a pervert. This creates a nasty moral dilemma when listening to what is otherwise one of the greatest compositions a human hand has ever penned. It's difficult to justify. And you know, I don't even mind so much not being able to listen to the one excellent achievement of well-known weirdo Gary Glitter. What pisses me off is that you fucking hypocrites still get to watch Woody Allen movies.

Important consideration number two:
While the song "We Built This City," by Starship, may not actually have the word "rock" in the title, I think we're all quite aware of the material on which they built this city. And frankly, saying this song doesn't belong on this tape would be like saying Starship doesn't rock.

Important consideration number three:
"Why is there a fucking Michael Jackson song on this mix tape?" you say. "Furthermore," you say, "why is there a Michael Jackson song from 2001 on this mix tape?" Well, the mix tape is called "Other Songs With the Word 'Rock' In Their Titles," not "Good Songs With the Word 'Rock' In Their Titles." And, unfortunately, that particular Michael Jackson song happens to have the word "Rock" in the title. "Well why not 'I Wanna Rock With You," then?" you say. "At least that song is good." You have a good point. I'm afraid you have me there.

LISTENING INSTRUCTIONS:

Here's the thing. Some of these songs can sneak up on you. Sure, you know "Rock of Ages" is gonna have you rockin' for ages. You know "For Those About to Rock" is gonna have you standing on the hood of your car, pumping your fist. What you might not be ready for, though, is how a song like "Rock Me Amadeus," under the right circumstances, can get you. Careful, man.