Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, which brings, along with sunshine and barbeques, good music. Wilco, Velvet Revolver, Paul McCartney, Smashing Pumpkins, and Fountains of Wayne are among those with fresh offerings. Enjoy their new singles:

Wilco--What Light
Velvet Revolver--She Builds Quick Machines
Paul McCartney--Ever Present Past
Smashing Pumpkins--Tarantula
Fountains of Wayne--Someone to Love

What, no Fear Factory?

What I really want to know, since you haven't allowed an "open thread" lately, is when is McDonalds going to change it's slogan from "I'm Lovin' It" to "I know dat's right", given its generally ghetto marketing trend?

When the hell did Smashing Pumpkins get back together! I love Corgan's vocals, and Tarantula sounds pretty good. Not Siamese Dream good, mind you, but pretty good.

I like some of Wilco's stuff, but most of the time they sound too much like Dylan. Everyone I know loves Dylan, so maybe that's a good thing, but I've never cared for his music.

I recently discovered that one of my favorite bands may be set to release a new album. Pray to God it is true: www.albumsix.com

Siamese Dream had "I Am One" on it, right?

"I Am One" is on Gish, another good CD, but not as good as Siamese Dream (in my opinion). The latter is best known for songs such as "Cherub Rock," "Today," and "Disarm."