You Name It – Initial Symptoms
What/Who/Why
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“Sickman” by Alice In Chains
Submitted by Ian
To be honest, I will usually skip this song because its not one of my favorites but it fit the theme.
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“Hospital Beds” by Cold War Kids
Submitted by Dave
Something about that honky-tonk upright, and his wobbly voice kept pulling me back as I was considering songs. Then the weird guitar banging in the back and the harmonies kinda sealed the deal for me.
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“Metal” by The Beths
Submitted by Bill B
The song is about the lead singer’s dealing with Thyroid Eye Disease and the body’s complicated functions.
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“Stones In My Passway” by Robert Johnson
Submitted by Bill O
All a man’s troubles become a metaphor for his ailment, and vice versa. “I have pains in my heart / they have taken my appetite.”
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“Someone Who’s Cool” by Odds
Submitted by Ed
These guys had two fine records that contain some great car-listening material. Originally chosen for the “temporary cancer” line, but I would argue this guy has some serious issues.
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“Red Light” by torturetwinn
Submitted by Alan
This is a relatively new band that scratches [m]y 1980’s itch. There’s a little Cure in there and a sprinkling of Ocean Blue that soften things about. There are a number of bleeding references in this song.