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As part of my contribution to Amie Street, the admins asked me if I would share my rock picks of the week. At some point, I'll have to talk about my favorites from last year. Until then, here are the best tracks from the week of January 1st.

My Favorites

Luxxury - Drunk (Expensive Mix) This just screams party.

Pipe Choir - Lights Up To me, this is what Pink Floyd would sound like if they were a modern day indie rock band.

Sacred Cowboys - Nothing Grows in Texas This has 80's alternative written all over.

Brad Sucks - Look and Feel Years Younger I just picked a track, but I'm really digging this CD.

The Best of the Rest: These tracks aren't really my thing, but they represent their genres well and deserve a listen.

The Crestview Project - Don't belong An upbeat indie track.

Dustin Shey - All The Same For fans of lighter rock bands like Lighthouse.

Deathboy - Black Morning (single mix) If you were into 90's bands like Gravity Kills and Stabbing Westward, you will enjoy this.

Mad Machinery - The Quickening Fans of bands like Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and Tool will appreciate these guys.

The Flanks - Bring it With You When You Come This is a must for those who love bluegrass.