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The Washington Capitals - A BritPop Sampler

Inspired by Becca's August 31 QOTD, I decided to make a list of the Caps players and what Britpop song would best represent them--in some cases just the title, in others the song itself. Please note all songs don't necessarily come from the 90s Britpop movement. In some cases (such as The Who or Stones), they were inspirations on the movement. Other bands such as Joy Division or Talk Talk would be more post-punk and/or new wave but hell, they were still British (and you try finding a Britpop song for David Steckel--sure isn't easy). YouTube clips of each song have been included for added enjoyment.

Enjoy,

Sean (Rather Bengt)

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Brooks Laich – Chinese Bakery (The Auteurs)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE7Vzcpthbc

Mike Knuble – Help the Aged (Pulp)
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xdrupi_pulp-help-the-aged_music

John Carlson – For Tomorrow (Blur)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gghFPavXE7Q

Tyler Sloan – Substitute (The Who)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ8Ra1JdtI0

Tom Poti – Allergic (Placebo) Credit to CP for this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7×9HgIJvjkU

Karl Alzner – New Generation (Suede)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uif3274L3wk

Alexander Ovechkin – Supersonic (Oasis)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p29MG7wn4F8

Eric Fehr – Roll With It (Oasis)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XZklKaQhi8

Jason Chimera (and his Hands) – Made of Stone (The Stone Roses)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_9Rz85N8mA

Matt Bradley – Let It Bleed (Rolling Stones)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCamHEA64uo

Nicklas Backstrom – Connection (Elastica)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilKcXIFi-Rc

Boyd Gordon – Common People (Pulp)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqgXzPfAxjo

Alexander Semin – Find the Answer Within (Boo Radleys)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdOrQXhPE_A

Thomas Fleischmann – Lazyitis (Happy Mondays)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Zn3U7Vv9U

Varlamov and Neuvirth – C’mon Kids (Boo Radleys)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH0ta2WBpqg

John Erskine – Mansize Rooster (Supergrass)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37Ry8tX5KJA

Mike Green – Rebel Rebel (David Bowie)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa6bI_95G9I

Jeff Schultz – No Surprises (Radiohead)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgzeqwhNTDk

D.J. King – Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting (Elton John)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26wEWSUUsUc

David Steckel – Shadowplay (Joy Division)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzTw4PYfROU

Bonus Tracks:

Eric Belanger – The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get (Morrissey)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNDk1QffeDM

Michael Nylander – Round and Round (New Order)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRLAlvS5w7Y

Bruce Boudreau – Talk Talk ( Talk Talk)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuTYOB53xE0

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Nice range, RB.

is it cold yet?

by bigonetimer on Sep 1, 2010 8:11 AM EDT reply actions  

Thanks Big. Glad you enjoyed :)

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by Rather Bengt on Sep 1, 2010 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions  

As head of the Bourque lobby, I feel obligated, though it pains me.
Chris Bourque – Ghost Town (The Specials)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ2oXzrnti4

That said, this is an awesome list. Very well done.

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by winterion on Sep 1, 2010 8:15 AM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Thanks Winter for the kind words. To be honest, CB never even crossed my mind when it came to making the list,. Glad you had it covered.

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory

by Rather Bengt on Sep 1, 2010 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

from oasis' supersonic
You can have it all but how much do you want it?
You make me laugh
Give me your autograph
Can I ride with you in your B.M.W ?

pretty solid match.

by Natty Bumppo on Sep 1, 2010 9:27 AM EDT reply actions  

Nice work RB.

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by Carl Putnam on Sep 1, 2010 9:35 AM EDT reply actions  

Thanks CP :)

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory

by Rather Bengt on Sep 1, 2010 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

nice selection, but...

where are the mighty swervedriver??? ok – i’m biased because i drummed for them back in 92/93…but you could have picked “hands” for semin….“kill the superheroes” for ovechkin….or “the other jesus” for backstrom. just saying.

nice to see someone giving some love to the boos. great guys…and a great band.

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by dingram3 on Sep 1, 2010 10:03 AM EDT reply actions  

Thanks for the reply and suggestions (with you on the Boo Radleys love) dingram3. Both "Son of a Mustang Ford: and “Duel” used to get some good radio play on the alternative station here in Toronto in the early 90s. I wanted to add more shoegazer tunes (like many I was a big My Bloody Valentine fan), but with limited time, I didn’t look to deeply into it.

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory

by Rather Bengt on Sep 1, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

Rec'd

I agree with bigonetimer — nice range, but for all the hundreds of genres and out there, it seems insulting to associate the Caps most closely with brit-pop. With the exception of Coldplay, Radiohead might be the most insufferable band of all time. Schulz should be offended.

Loves me some Joy Division, though.
Anyway, nice post.

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by turnituptoeleven on Sep 1, 2010 10:13 AM EDT reply actions  

Thanks turnit. Definitely can’t go wrong with any Joy Division

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by Rather Bengt on Sep 1, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

All Oasis list:

(I used to listen to a lot of Oasis)

Alexander Ovechkin – Rock ‘n’ Roll Star

Nicklas Backstrom – Morning Glory

Jeff Schultz – Who Feels Love?

John Carlson and Karl Alzner – Stay Young

Marcus Johansson – Half the World Away

Matt Bradley – Stand By Me

Brooks Laich – Solider On

Mike Knuble – Live Forever

Tyler Sloan – Ain’t Got Nothin’

John Erskine – Going Nowhere

Michael Nylander – Where Did It All Go Wrong?

GMGM – The Master Plan

Capstronaut – D’yer Wanna be a Spaceman?

Eric Fehr – Importance of Being Idle

Mike Green – My Big Mouth

Alexander Semin – Fade In-Out

Thomas Fleischmann – Fade Away

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by Laich It Or Lump It on Sep 1, 2010 10:15 AM EDT reply actions  

Good one Laich.

And to add one more:

Mathieu Perrault – Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory

by Rather Bengt on Sep 1, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

All-Blur List

That’s right…

Alexander Ovechkin – Top Man

Nicklas Backstrom – You’re So Great
 
Jeff Schultz – (S)he’s so high

John Carlson – Magic America

Karl Alzner – Best Days

Marcus Johansson – We’ve Got a File on You

Matt Bradley – Tender

Brooks Laich – I’m Just a Killer for Your Love

Mike Knuble – Jubilee

Tyler Sloan – Battle

John Erskine – Out of Time

Michael Nylander – No Distance Left to Run

GMGM – Coffee & TV

DJ King – Trailer Park

Eric Fehr – Country Sad Ballad Man

Mike Green – On the Way to the Club

Alexander Semin – Crazy Beat

Thomas Fleischmann – Fade Away (Blur has a song called that too)

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by thebigfoist on Sep 9, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

Good job foist.

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory

by Rather Bengt on Sep 9, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Excellent choices, especially for Carlson. One of my favorite Blur tunes.

"Why don't you smegging well smeg off, you annoying little smeggy smegging smegger!"

by SethB on Sep 1, 2010 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Thanks Seth ;)

A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory

by Rather Bengt on Sep 1, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Britpop Love

Sean, you have no idea how much I love this.

Also, I’m going to do an all-Blur list, just to keep the rivalry going! Stay tuned for that.

Every time Matt Bradley scores a goal, everyone inside the Beltway should get the next day off from work. It's only fair.

by thebigfoist on Sep 9, 2010 10:57 AM EDT reply actions  

Glad you enjoyed it foist. It was fun to do as a time waster :)

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by Rather Bengt on Sep 9, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

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