The first Baker’s Dozen, in which various musicians choose 13 songs – a baker’s dozen – to make a playlist. The following rules apply –

Maximum of three songs from any artist
Maximum of two songs from any album
Maximum of two of your own songs (musicians only)
Track 13 is a song you’ve enjoyed that has been released in the past 13 years i.e. since 2011

Casey Maunder has just released his second album ‘Get Out and Push’ and it is chock full of catchy riffs and choruses. His Baker’s Dozen selection makes for a good listen too…

Surrender by Cheap Trick – Honestly the first time I heard this song it was being covered by a band that were friends of mine and when I went away to listen to the original I was amazed at how melodic it was and how smoothly one part of the song flowed into the next. It was my first introduction to Cheap Trick and I’ve loved them ever since.

You Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC – There isn’t much more to say other than this is the perfect rock n roll song. I always say that if I could only listen to one song for the rest of my life it would be this one!

Joining A Fan Club by Jellyfish – The most criminally underrated band ever. If genius was equated to money these guys would be billionaires. I could have picked any song off the Spilt Milk album as it is simply sublime.

It’s Not War (Just The End of Love) by Manic Street Preachers – I absolutely love The Manics and this song is one that seems to go under the radar. James’ voice and guitar are superb and Nicky’s lyrics are always amazing.

On With The Show by Motley Crue – My favourite band in the world and I still listen to the first album all the time. They were so raw and aggressive yet still had so much melody on this album. This is actually the song I want played at my funeral lol

Shower Your Love by Kula Shaker – I’ve loved the combination of western rock n roll and Indian vibes since I first heard The Beatles doing it and I don’t think any modern rock band has done it better than Kula Shaker on this track. It’s such a beautiful song.

Livin’ Without You by Tigertailz – The glam scene seemed a million miles from where I grew up and then I heard Tigertailz and met them at a record signing! They were fully glammed up and seemed like they were from another planet but they were from forty minutes up the road. It showed me that even Welsh boys could get away with it and the chorus of this song still lives in my head now!

Starman by David Bowie – amazing melodies, one of the coolest voices ever and just an incredibly well crafted song.

Goin’ Crazy by David Lee Roth – When I was young I was trying to learn guitar but listening to awful pop music. My dad brought me a C90 with the Eat em and Smile album on and it honestly changed my life. It was the first rock music I’d properly listened to and I just couldn’t believe someone could be as cool as Diamond Dave! This is such a good time song and the riff is phenomenal!

Thank U by Alanis Morissette – Her first album is obviously great but this song off the second is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. Her voice is so distinctive and I love that it’s hard to put this song in any kind of category.

All The Way From Memphis by Mott the Hoople – Love Mott the Hoople, love Ian Hunter, love the groove and the lyrics of this song. Chasing his guitar all over the country? Amazing!

Mutha Don’t Want to Go to School Today by Extreme – I’m a little obsessed with Nuno Bettencourt. He’s without doubt the best guitar player I’ve ever heard and although I couldn’t hope to play like him I try to take some melodies and moods from his songwriting. This was the first Extreme song I heard and it was on the old Saturday night rock show on Radio 1. It’s got such a hook and the riff is so cool.

Brooklyn In The Rain by Casey Maunder – With a new album just released, I had to pick one of my own! This has a much lighter feel for me but it’s probably the song I’m most happy with both musically and lyrically. It just all fits together and I’m so pleased with how it turned out!

Album review (Get Out And Push, 2024)

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