Riffs galore and singalong vocals are the order of the day, including on singles by Big Big Train, Lion’s Share and Chez Kane, plus albums from Edenbridge, Soen and Hyperion. Not to mention a 70s Suzi Quatro hit. Keep up with the latest about the show by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5.

Playlist:

Suzi Quatro – The Wild One
Defecto feat. Stig Rossen – Heart on Fire
Lost Society – Blood Diamond
Melissa Bonny – Devil on My Tongue
Transatlantic Radio – City of Angels
Chez Kane – Night of Passion
Ravenspell – Obsidian Wing
Lion’s Share – Another Desire
Big Big Train – Counting Stars
Genesis – Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
Hyperion – Deafening
Edenbridge – Lighthouse
Soen – Indifferent

Because the best kind of thought that comes into your mind unbidden is a catchy melody. This week, that means new singles from the likes of Tailgunner, Francis Rossi and Black Swan, a Nanowar of Steel EP, albums by Bullet and Beyond the Black, as well as a Wishbone Ash epic. Keep up with the latest about the show and rock music in general by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5.

Playlist:

Wishbone Ash – Sometime World
Tailgunner – Eulogy
Dirkschneider and the Old Gang – Propaganda
Violet – Set Me Free
Black Swan – Paralyzed
Iron Savior – Relax
Nanowar of Steel – Genghis Khan (The Genghis Khan Song to End all Genghis Khan Songs
Francis Rossi – Push Comes to Shove
Bullet – Full Throttle
Hokka – Death by Cupid’s Arrow
Beyond the Black – (La Vie est un) Cinéma
Subway to Sally – Feuerkind (acoustic version)

The only thing that unites these rock songs is prominent melodies. This show aired in a week with not much to speak of in terms of new releases, so I did a themed show instead. What links Lacuna Coil and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown? Or Danko Jones and Helloween? The answer is songs with the same title. Normal service has resumed for new music, but for now, enjoy an hour of songs you already know and love. And of course, my music-related tweets continue @BethCharleswor5.

Playlist:

Black Sabbath – The Wizard

Marillion – Going Under

Evanescence – Going Under

Def Leppard – Love Bites

Judas Priest – Love Bites

Danko Jones – I Want Out

Helloween – I Want Out

Von Hertzen Brothers – Coming Home

Scorpions – Coming Home

The Crazy World of Arthur Brown – Fire

Lacuna Coil – Fire

Thin Lizzy – Are You Ready

Disturbed – Are You Ready

Uriah Heep – The Wizard