“from Nashville, Tennessee….at the center of all things that make all great rock bands the way they are: tight musicianship and songwriting. The songs….play as instantly memorable, catchy pop melodies – because, after all, they are, whether creaking across the wooden barroom floor or barreling full-speed towards the reckless abandon of hardcore punk. But moreover, there is a spirit, wild-eyed and desperate, pulling you in and shaking you up.”

If that kind of swagger and interesting self-description doesn’t pique your interest I’m not sure what will. On top of that, Big Data comes in to drop their own bombs on this track and what we’re left with is nothing less than a masterpiece.

It’s on loop for me right now and I don’t foresee that changing anytime soon. I’d love to see these guys with my other Nashville favorites, Leagues. Mind blown.

Also check out the video for the original version, very nice.

Here are 13 tracks from this year that I feel really define my taste and are particularly groundbreaking in some way or another. I hope you find a band or two you really like from our collective playlists, that you keep up with TMD in 2014 for more badassery, and that you have a wonderful new year!