November 2006 Daily Free Song Downloads

From LoveToKnow Music

LoveToKnow Music's archive of daily free song downloads. Each day, check our main page for a brand new song available for immediate download. Then read the archives for gems you may have missed! Add your own recommendations!

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November

Songbird by Willie Nelson. This song is the title track from the new Willie Nelson album, which was produced by none other than Ryan Adams. What they created was an interesting mix of old and new - follow this link and you'll get to check out the whole album, free of charge.

Melody of a Fallen Tree by Windsor for the Derby. This track comes from the soundtrack to Marie Antoinette. Anyone who has seen Sofia Coppola's other films knows she really knows how to make music another character in her stories (remember when Just Like Honey by The Jesus and Mary Chain came on in Lost in Translation?). The soundtrack to Marie Antoinette is as good as you would expect, with songs from New Order, The Cure, Radio Department, Bow Wow Wow, The Strokes, Adam Ant, and more. Enjoy this so called "post punk pre- new romantic rock opera."

Who Knew by Pink. Pink constantly lumped into the category of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera and that's just not very fair. Sure, this is pop music, but more creativity and edge than a boatload of other manufactured girl singers. Follow this link to check out this synth and jangly guitar heartbreaker, plus one more track from the album.

Gideon by My Morning Jacket. This track is from the new live My Morning Jacket album Okonokos. MMJ fans are in for a treat with this album and its companion concert DVD - it's not your typical live album, but more of a concept album, in which MMJ weave a alt-country fairy tale. Check it out and let us know what you think.

James Alley Blues by Wilco. This song comes from the new tribute to the Anthology of American Folk Music, which was released last month. The original anthology collected the forgotten folk songs of early 20th century America, and this new volume features modern musicians covering these old time songs. Don't miss the chance to hear this little piece of American history.

John the Fisherman by Primus. Les Claypool's metal funk act is back with a new album, called Singles that will make fans of Phish and Fishbone happy. Follow this link and not only can you get yourself this track, but you can check out all sixteen album tracks.

I Want It by C-Murder featuring Lil' Fame. The No Limit/Murder Inc/Dirty South rappers are the real heirs to the crown of Public Enemy, De La Soul, and all the other earlier hip hop acts who provided real social commentary with their music. That's not to say that they don't like to have a good time, as this C-Murder track demonstrates, but dig a little deeper into these artists and you'll find some striking imagery and an often disturbing characterization of life in cities like New Orleans. Well worth a listen.

The Photograph is Proof (I Know, You Know) by Taking Back Sunday. Taking Back Sunday is the band that brought emo to the mainstream. Some love them for it, and well, some hate them for it. Mainstream success kills the "punk" in many a band, but Taking Back Sunday has managed to keep their edge, even while playing music for the masses. If this track isn't proof enough for you, there are four other free Taking Back Sunday tracks at the end of this link for you to investigate.

Gimme Indie Rock by Sebadoh. Indie kids rejoice - one of the most influential albums by one of the most influential bands of the early 90s has been remastered, and if possible, is sounding better than ever. For the uninitiated, Sebadoh is all about D.I.Y, post-punk rock; it's messy, yet genius at the same time. This album has influenced countless bands since. Gimme indie rock, indeed.

Wind It Up by Gwen Stefani. Gwen Stefani is one of those rare kinds of artist, capable of reinventing themselves over and over again. She seems comfortable in nearly any genre of music, and people whose musical tastes almost never converge can always agree on Ms. Stefani. This track from her new album sees her playing her dub and ragga cards well. Expect this one to be a hit!

Editor by Kasabian. Kasabian is part Strokes-like garage rock and part Franz Ferdinand-like 80s influenced dance rock, and yes, that combination works out very well indeed. Fans of The Killers, The Editors, or Wolfman, you'll find something you like here.

Candy by Snoop Dogg. Does Snoop really need an introduction? One of the first rappers to put the West Coast sound on the map, he has become one of hip hop's most enduring artists. This track is from his new album, The Blue Carpet Treatment. Follow this link, and you'll get the chance to download yet another free track from the album as well.

Nausea by Beck. If you loved Beck's low-fi beginnings, but didn't care much about his more "produced" stuff, your time has come. With this track, Beck returns to the roots that made him popular in the first place. Discover him all over again.

Cachel Wood by Isobel Campbell. The original Bel in Belle and Sebastian, Isobel left that group to explore new musical avenues, including her last collaboration with Mark Lanegan. On her new record, Milkwhite Sheets, however, she returned to the folk roots of Belle and Sebastian and came out with something that is more straighforwardly folk than the Belles, yet still completely current. These songs are beautiful, and underneath Isobel's twee, whispy voice, really quite dark. Fans of Belle and Sebastian and Nick Drake - it's time to get excited.

Kissing the Lipless by The Shins. Shiny power pop now from the new album by The Shins. Fans of Teenage Fanclub, Big Star, Matt Pond PA, and so and so forth, this one is for you.

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