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Rock the Rabbit: Essential 7

In addition to being "lucky," the number 7 has held a place of significance since ancient times. Of course, Jack Daniel's has been predisposed to the number 7 since Mr. Jack first referred to his whiskey as Old No. 7. In celebration of this magical digit, we are pleased to present the Essential 7:

  • Tick Tick Boom
    by The Hives
    The world's greatest current live band return with a new album led by a single with all the locomotive oomph of their first major hit, "Hate To Say I Told You So." After the more mechanical style of the last LP, this is a welcome return to roaring vintage Hives rock.
  • The Heinrich Maneuver
    by Interpol
    This track shows the way Interpol has been able to expand the scope of their relentlessly brooding rock with a widescreen sensibility and ever more dramatic dynamics.
  • Long Before Rock n' Roll
    by Mando Diao
    This Swedish combo come closest to the late, great Libertines in their ability to crank out one glorious sing-along anthem after another. This tune, from the Ode to Ochrasy LP, features skidding guitars beneath the band's signature soaring harmonies.
  • Chelsea Dagger
    by The Fratellis
    A touch of glam-big drums and handclaps-enlivens this bouncy sing-along song. Imagine T.Rex covering Franz Ferdinand and you're beginning to get the idea.
  • The Prayer
    by Bloc Party
    Bloc Party distinguish themselves from the angular post-Gang of Four pack with earnestness, energy and, as the keyboards and Gregorian-chant style background vocals on this tune show, a willingness to experiment.
  • Young Folks
    by Peter Bjorn & John
    We're not saying every band should start whistling their hooks, but it sure adds an unmistakable melodic touch to this great song from the talented but low-key Swedish trio.
  • North American Scum
    by LCD Soundsystem
    Between this band and his production work as part of DFA, James Murphy has revolutionized indie-rock, bringing in cowbells and a disco-punk aesthetic to successfully propel indie kids back onto the dancefloor. We dare you not to jump around to this.
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