Daniel Lanois has a new band. They call themselves Black Dub, and their debut, self-titles album is to be released tomorrow. Check out the first single from the album below. If it’s any indication of the rest of the album, then we are in for a real treat tomorrow! And after Halloween!

I Believe in You – Black Dub

For those of you out there who know and love Chris Whitley, his daughter, Trixie Whitely, is the source of that raw angelic voice you hear in this tune. Check out this live video of Trixie Whitley playing “Silent Rebel” in New York, September 2009. She is definitely Chris Whitley’s daughter!

For those of you who don’t know Chris Whitley, shame on you!

60. American Boy – Estelle Ft Kanye West

From Estelle’s 2008 album, Shine.

59. Love Generation – Bob Sinclair

A love anthem for the new generations from the 2006 album Western Dream.

58. Hang Me Up to dry – Cold War Kids

My favourite track from the 2008 album Robbers & Cowards .

57. Radar – Chris Whitley

From the 2001 album Rocket House with an appearance from Dave Matthews.

56. Banquet – Bloc Party

55. I Found U – Axwell

The single, with many remixes, was released in 2003.

54. One More Time – Daft Punk

53. Forget Myself – Elbow

Originally released in 2005 on Elbow’s album Leaders Of The Free World then again in 2007 on the soundtrack for Southland Tales.

52. Lose Yourself – Eminem

From the 2003 soundtrack to the film 8 Mile.

51. Spacewalk – Lemon Jelly

From Lemon Jelly’s 2002 album Lost Horizons. One of my all time faves!

Float On – Ben Lee

John Tucker Must Die Soundtrack (2006)

Originally released by Modest Mouse in February 2004 on their forth album Good News for People Who Love Bad News, this ditty is about floating through life, even when we hit bumps in the road:

Bad news comes don’t you worry even when it lands
Good news will work its way to all them plans

Such a nice sentiment; an outlook on life I hope to keep.

This melodic version of the now classic track was done by Ben Lee for the Soundtrack for John Tucker Must Die in 2006. Ben Lee has had an accomplished career thus far in his native land, Australia, and is now gaining popularity in North America since his newest albium Ripe was released a year ago. It just so happens to be Lee’s birthday… Happy Birthday Ben Lee! Welcome to your 30′s!

Some Candy Talking – Chris Whitley

(1984)

Chris Whitley’s version of this song, originally by The Jesus and Mary Chain, is a radical departure. Where the original is light and airy, Whitley’s version dark and visceral. The raw power of lust is unmistakable in Whitley’s voice, despite the heavy use of euphemisms in the lyrics.

I had the pleasure of both meeting Chris Whitley, and seeing him perform live before he left us in 2005. He showed my friend a few tricks on the slide guitar in the Victoria hot spot of the time, Legends, where he played later that night. A very skillful guitar player, and thoughtful song writer. Rest in peace Chris Whitley, you will not be forgotten!

Disarm – Amie Miriello

(1984)

I recently found this version of Disarm by Amie Miriello that she, according to her myspace blog has made for a Smashing Pumpkins tribute album. The powerful bells and bass drum of the original have been replaced with the acoustic guitar and Miriello’s beautiful voice. This version is well worth a listen, perhaps it will lead you to explore her album I Came Around which was released just last week.

If you are hungry for some more Smashing Pumpkins, run out and get Guitar Hero® World Tour when it’s released in late October. They have contributed songs to newest incarnation of the popular game, including a brand new single, G.L.O.W., as an exclusive download.