I have discovered “Seven Nation Army” by the White Stripes. It’s coming out on their forthcoming album “Elephant.” It sounds as if it could have been written in the 1970s. Its baseline is reminiscent of Iron Butterfly’s “In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.” That’s what makes it fresh and new. While boy bands and bland rock bands come out with the same sounding stuff, somehow the ‘Stripes are cool and new. Kids, let’s review what we’ve already learned.
Old and busted: Creed.
New hotness: The White Stripes.
Here are seven other songs I’ve discovered lately:

• Bruce Springsteen – “Into the Fire” – has an amazing chorus in this anthem type song:
  

  May your strength give us strength
  May your faith give us faith
  May your hope give hope
  May your love bring us love

• R.E.M. – “Superman” – I’ve had heard this song before. First discovered in a car advertisement.
• Peter Gabriel – “Washing of the Water” – This song went completely unnoticed on my Peter Gabriel album “Us” from 1994. I heard it again in the movie “Angus.” Excellent song. The lyrics almost subtly referring to baptism, or at least I’d like to think so.
• Mick Jagger – “Don’t Tear Me Up” – Why didn’t the Stones do this? No, Jagger doesn’t ever want to see your picture again.
• Matthew Sweet – “Girlfriend” – Is this any better guitar song out there? I didn’t think so.
• NoFX – “Stand By Me” – A great punk cover of the Ben E. King classic. If it wasn’t for those 2 little wirty dords in it, it would have been perfect. Todd introduced me to this song.
• Dinah Washington – “Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby” – Maybe this song should have been written and preformed in the 1960s. Great horn sounds. “It’s got a beat and you can dance to it. I’ll give it 9 stars, Casey.”