Songs about nightmares and nighttime terrors are commonplace in rock music, but there are also artists that specialize in these themes. In this article, we’ll discuss some songs that make us think about our worst fears. Among these is Rory James Dio’s Dream Evil, as well as Slipknot’s ‘Wait and Bleed’ and Talking Heads’ ‘Dream Operator’.
Dream Evil by Rory James Dio
Rory James Dio’s Dream Evil is set to be re-released on March 4 in a deluxe edition. The album was originally released in 1987 and features classic tracks from the Rainbow days. Dio’s vocalist Eddie Murray, guitarist Vinny Appice, and bassist Jimmy Bain all contributed to this album, which marked the last time they recorded with the same lineup.
Goldy played guitar on the band’s three previous albums and co-wrote the songs on all three. Claude Schnell played keys on four albums and had writing credits on Dream Evil. Rowan Robertson played guitar on the album Lock Up the Wolves. The band cites a number of influences, including Jimi Hendrix, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Gary Moore.
Dream Evil is the crown jewel of Dio’s band’s catalog. It features songs like ‘Rainbow’s Rising’ and ‘The Last in Line’. Dio also built a stage set for the ages, including a giant dragon. The stage was complete with Ronnie holding a sword against the dragon and battling it as the band played.
The album was recorded with Rainbow producer Martin Birch, and it marked the band’s transition from the Rainbow to the classic black metal group. Dio’s music had reached a higher level and gained a new generation of fans. Old faithful fans also came back to listen to this classic. Dio had hit gold twice.
Slipknot’s ‘Wait and Bleed’
The video for Slipknot’s ‘Waits And Bleed’ features an unmasked Corey Taylor. The band’s cover is reminiscent of its debut album from 1999. The song is about being alone with the fear of dying. The song has a very hypnotic effect that can be relaxing or terrifying depending on your perspective.
Slipknot debuted their brutal sound at the tail end of the nu-metal movement in the late ’90s. The band’s brash approach to music separated them from the rest, and “Wait and Bleed” helped launch their self-titled debut album to a peak of #51 on the Billboard 200. Iowa would go on to peak at #3 on the same chart.
Weezer’s ‘Only in my Dreams’
Weezer’s ‘Only In Dreams’ is one of the band’s best songs. It is the band’s longest song and features an epic three-minute crescendo. This song features two guitars, bass, drums, and a climactic guitar solo.
Despite the band’s popularity, the song is not necessarily for everyone. For some, alternative rock is best. Others prefer a more pop sound. No matter what, Only In Dreams is the best Weezer song of all time. It is one of the most recognizable songs in recent years.
Weezer’s sound blends the fantastic with the everyday with great aplomb. ‘Pacific Daydream’ is another highlight of the album. It blends the fantastic with the mundane with a sense of otherworldliness. Weezer’s father’s voice is featured in a distorted version of the song’s chorus.
Although the song is almost eight minutes long, it has great guitar playing and great background vocals. It is a great example of alternative rock from the 1990s. Even though the song is about a nerdy high school student looking for love, the lyrics are universal and can be applied to any situation.
Ash covered the song during a 2001 BBC session. Their version was later released as a single, Burn Baby Burn. The band also played this song almost nightly during their 2001-2002 Free All Angels tour. The live version of this song is included on their 2001 DVD Tokyo Blitz. A cover version of the song was also performed by the Asian Kung-Fu Generation at their Yokohama Stadium concert. This band included former Weezer bassist Matt Sharp.
Beck’s ‘Dreams’
Beck’s new track, ‘Dreams,’ is out. The previously unknown song was recorded in Memphis last month and is now streaming online and available for download on iTunes. The song was co-written by Andrew Wyatt and Greg Kurstin. They are the lead writers of Beck’s next album, which also features pop star P!NK.
Beck recently joined Instagram. Although he usually stays away from social media, he has to be present on this site in order to promote his music. The name of his account is a reference to a lyric on the album. It’s unclear whether Beck’s original Instagram account is related to his new album, but it’s possible.
The new Beck single will be played on radio stations in the U.S., where 243 million people tune in each week. Ninety-one percent of the population listens to radio stations. Unlike Morning Phase, the new single is likely to be catchy and upbeat. While ‘Dreams’ about nightmares’ is a bold move, it’s one that will likely be the breakout hit for the singer.
Weezer’s ‘3 am’
“3 Am” by Weezer is a song about nightmares and dreams, and its title is not without context. Fans of Weezer don’t come in one solid blob, but their tastes and breaking points are as varied as their members.
The song was co-written by Desmond Child and is completely unlike anything Weezer had ever done. It tells a story about two fucked-up lovers, and it’s genuinely funny. Fans of the band and Weezer alike should give it a listen.
Though the song was never released as a full album, it did serve as the B-side to two hit singles. The song has many great moments, including a high-pitched shrieking sound during the chorus and lyrics. The lyrics also have a few references to other songs by the band.
“Only in Dreams” is a great song, but some people have mixed feelings about it. Despite the song’s title, many Weezer fans love it. Even a troll once slammed the band on an Internet message board, calling them “little bitches” for listening to the song. However, that has changed and the band is more accepting of their fans.
“No One Else” is a song about a jealous boyfriend. But the lyrics are funny as long as it’s not blatantly creepy. Scott Shriner even takes on the role of a stalker in the song.