No. 54

Pretty Noose - Soundgarden (1996) Video - Although the band was together from 1984-1997, Soundgarden basically produced 3 well-known albums. 1991's Badmotorfinger, Superunknown in 1994, and finally Down On The Upside in 1996. After toiling in obscurity for many years, they hit their prime and quit. Listening to Down On The Upside, at no point does one think, "they're about out of material here, time for other pursuits." In actuality, they toured too much and broke up over creative disputes. That always sounds better than saying, "Chris Cornell got tired of Matt Cameron's snoring and leaving his clothes all over the bus.

Pretty Noose describes a situation that appears good at first, but turns out to be horrible. The band describes it as the classic bad-girlfriend experience. I think it could also apply to the plot of Hotel California.

"I caught the moon today, pick it up and throw it away. I got the perfect steal. A cleaner love with a dirty feel. Fall out and take the bait. Eat the fruit and kiss the snake goodnight.

Common ruse, dirty face. Pretty noose sells pretty hate. And I don't like what you got me hanging from."