1. Sister Golden Hair- America

• "Well I tried to make it Sunday, but I got so damn depressed that I set my sights on Monday and I got myself undressed". This classic rock radio staple sounds reminiscent of George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord" but then again so does Rilo Kiley's "Silver Lining" and a moment or two from Wilco's new single "You Never Know". I suppose imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. This song ends up being rather upbeat given the gloomy introductory lyrics. Younger music fans not familiar with America would probably recognize their song "Ventura Highway"- it's riff serves as the basis for Janet Jackson's pop hit "Someone to Call My Lover". R.I.P. Michael.

2. Microphone Techniques- 3rd Bass

• "Somebody's flippin, so I tell him to shut up, we'd use the F word, but Ice Cube got the copyright, so I'll make it Funky For You with Greg Nice... and his partner Smooth B, watch the Superbowl just for Bud Bowl III". 3rd Bass are joined by Nice and Smooth for this fantastic song from their sophomore release "Derelicts of Dialect" best known for the single "Pop Goes the Weasel". I've referenced "Low End Theory" by A Tribe Called Quest as one of the best sophomore albums of all time. "Derelicts of Dialect" serves as another example and would also qualify as one of the most underrated albums of all time across any genre. The fact that there wasn't a follow up is astounding.

3. White Room- Cream

• "I'll wait in this place where the sun never shines, wait in this place where the shadows run from themselves." This song is pretty epic for clocking in at just 5 minutes. The lyrics offer some very interesting imagery even if I have no idea what they are talking about. Maybe they make more sense under the influence of illicit substances. I'm not the biggest Clapton fan but I must say the outro guitar solo (which represents the last minute of the song) is fairly insane....had I heard this when it came out in 1968 I would have probably creamed my jeans, no pun intended.