Kickin' Renegade to the curb

[stlrz d]

So lets say the Steelers do the right thing and get rid of that outdated song that, honestly, is just a bad song. Really, it's a bad song. I hated it when it was new and I hate it now. Always have and always will.

Anyway, sorry about that rambling, but did I mention that I really hate that song?

Ok, so they're going to kick it to the curb...be done with it...and it's your job to replace it. Bear in mind all the circumstances involved...it's an athletic event and your job is to pick something that pumps up the crowd but at the same time can be considered family friendly since people of all ages will be in attendance, as well as people who are deep in their faith and would find the Steelers using a song containing profanity as offensive. Heck, some people who aren't religious might not like that. You get the point...the song has to do what it's intended to do and not offend. So what do you choose?

I believe my choice would be right for many, many reasons. The lyrics are appropriate for athletic competition yet they shouldn't offend and the music certainly should get the energy flowing...especially the transition that takes place at the 57 second mark. The beginning starts off uptempo with the drums, then the guitar comes in, then it goes into a slow building, almost anthemic battle mode, picks up tempo again, then comes that sweet ass transition (that gives me goosebumps because it's soooo effing good) and then it goes into the song. Outstanding!!!

I give you Rush - One Little Victory

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A certain measure of innocence
Willing to appear naive
A certain degree of imagination
A measure of make-believe

A certain degree of surrender
To the forces of light and heat
A shot of satisfaction
In a willingness to risk defeat

Celebrate the moment
As it turns into one more
Another chance at victory
Another chance to score

The measure of the moment
In a difference of degree
Just one little victory
A spirit breaking free
One little victory
The greatest act can be
One little victory

A certain measure of righteousness
A certain amount of force
A certain degree of determination
Daring on a different course

A certain amount of resistance
To the forces of the light and love
A certain measure of tolerance
A willingness to rise above

[Jigawatts]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

Filter - Hey Man, Nice Shot

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMJVpn4BM_Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMJVpn4BM_Y[/url]

[stlrz d]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

Filter - Hey Man, Nice Shot

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMJVpn4BM_Y"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMJVpn4BM_Y[/url]

Not a bad choice Jiga.

[birtikidis]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

hells bells.

[Ozey74]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

I heard Renegade today on the radio. I thought about the Steelers, and then changed the dial. I don't hate the song, but it is a bit dated and old. No replacement songs come to mind.

[rpmpit]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

Disturbed - Down With The Sickness

A few curses they'd have to clean up but would be a perfect song.

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[Shawn]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

Are you serious? Rush?

My vote is for Metallica...Enter Sandman. Now thats what I'm talking about.

[birtikidis]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

for those about to rock

[stlrz d]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

Are you serious? Rush?

My vote is for Metallica...Enter Sandman. Now thats what I'm talking about.

Did you even listen to the song or read the lyrics? It's perfect.

As for Metalica...bleh...I've got them highly ranked on my most over rated bands of all time list. Somewhere near Styx! :P

[NJ-STEELER]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

black sabbath - iron man


iron city ... iron man

[Djfan]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

Are you serious? Rush?

My vote is for Metallica...Enter Sandman. Now thats what I'm talking about.

Did you even listen to the song or read the lyrics? It's perfect.

As for Metalica...bleh...I've got them highly ranked on my most over rated bands of all time list. Somewhere near Styx! :P

You're right, D. Metalica is the Fargo of rock.

My vote? Anything that will get me to a game in The Burgh!!!

[rpmpit]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

Metallica is a great band. So great and so popular that people call them overated or terrible because they think it makes them sound like some aficionado who's taste in music is on a higher scale than the rest of us. Its cool. You can like what you like, but you can't deny that Metallica has produced some great music and has been able to sustain their popularity for a long time.

And no, I'm not a big fan of Renegade. But I do like Styx

I actually bought Dennis Deyoungs solo album, Desert Moon ,when it came out

I was 11.

[Ozey74]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

"Click, Click, Boom" by Saliva would be good but they have already whored the song around to so many things (Play Station, WWE, the Super Bowl, ect) that it would be cliche to use.

[stlrz d]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

Metallica is a great band. So great and so popular that people call them overated or terrible because they think it makes them sound like some aficionado who's taste in music is on a higher scale than the rest of us. Its cool. You can like what you like, but you can't deny that Metallica has produced some great music and has been able to sustain their popularity for a long time.

And no, I'm not a big fan of Renegade. But I do like Styx

I actually bought Dennis Deyoungs solo album, Desert Moon ,when it came out

I was 11.

Music is all about personal tastes my friend. I don't like Metalica. Never have and never will. I don't think their songs are that good, I don't think the writing is that good (lyrics) and I don't think the musicianship is that good. Popularity doesn't mean squat...Britney Spears has sold a ton of records too. So have a lot of other sub-par artists. The Bee Gees...ABBA...the list goes on.

As for Styx, they've had a few songs that I liked, but overall I think they sold a lot of records because they had some big hits with some schlocky songs. Loreli...Mr. Roboto...come on! :P

Just to prove to you that I'm not BSing, here's a Styx song that I like. Snowblind from the Paradise Theater album. Ignore the cheesy video the person posting to youtube used. Just listen to the song.

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I wasn't trying to turn this into a "my taste in music is better than yours" thread. I simply stated that I believe Metalica to be over rated as a band. That's all. If you like them that's fine with me...it's all good my friend.

As far as buying DeYoung's solo album...hey, we all screw up every now and then. I bought Eddy Grant's "Killer On The Rampage" because of "Electric Avenue". It didn't take me long to realize the mistake I'd made, but still .

Djfan - I see what you did there...nice try!

[ghettoscott]

Re: Kickin' Renegade to the curb

not a Styx fan per se, but i dig Renegade. The way the song opens in
a capella gives me chills...when that song is on the radio i crank that ****e
and imagine our D layin' cats out.

IF we HAD to change the song i would recommend Pantera's 'Respect Walk' (I know you are not a fan of this song D) or Saul Williams - 'List of Demands'.