Saliva: 50 Best Songs From Their Career (So Far)

41. "Never Should've Let You Go" - Under Your Skin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3mH56P66_Q Another Saliva song leaning towards emotion and hard relationships, and another entry from the underwhelming Under Your Skin, is "Never Should've Let You Go". More a precursor to "Never Gonna Change", pronouncing the end of a relationship and a harsh beginning to deep regret, this particular tune rings a sad, harrowing cord within all of us, as we all eventually go through dramatic breakups that forever change us as a person. Whether it's regretting leaving someone or vice versa, it's never easy letting go. As expected in typical Saliva fashion, Scott's reliable use of vocals and deep insight into the lyrics is the true highlight here. While I find the other bandmates lacking in skill here, Josey Scott is the reason why this song hits hard. It were as if a man lived a life of constant pain and suffering, only to speak of it lyrically years later.

40. "In It To Win It" - In It To Win It

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNGoKhuUcSA I must express something important before moving on: I love how the new Saliva sounds. A new lead singer and a heavier sound is just what the band needed to avoid monotony three times in a row. And with the new lead singer, Bobby Amaru, taking control of the microphone, things are looking incredibly high for Saliva in today's world of new upcoming talent. Their eighth studio album, In It To Win It, encompasses a much darker and heavier sound that hasn't been heard before from the likes of Saliva. Their first single and album-title song, "In It To Win It", is just a minor example of how appreciable they sound, providing a very pronounced and hard-edge rhythm with their instrumental use and vocals. Vocal-wise, Amaru delivers an adrenaline-laced performance that could easily get everyone to their feet and raise their fists up. As the tune decrees: if you want the best, then go for the best. And never back down on the way there.

39. "Doperide"- Every Six Seconds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXnJkn-7vCE Coming back to Every Six Seconds, we dive into anthem territory with "Doperide", one of the album's biggest crowd pleasers in my opinion. Every now and then a band must produce and record a song that exudes arena-bursting energy. They get the crowd in a roar, and are sometimes made exclusively for singing live in front of hundreds of screaming fans. These are commonly known as anthem songs, thus this is what "Doperide" is. Dodging intelligent lyrics or any emotional meaning, "Doperide" is purely a song dedicated to crowd reaction and starting a flow in the audience. "Throwin' my matches on top of the gasoline package" could easily be translated as "making the crowd go crazy and get them involved."

38. "Hunt You Down" - Cinco Diablo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuc50uCxcrg Making its first appearance here on the countdown, Cinco Diablo is an album of extreme highs and lows. Released in 2008, back when Saliva buried themselves in their own sound, their sixth studio album kept them grounded yet limited at the same time. While some unique and fun sounds were recorded, nothing really stood out as far as lyrical craft and professional instrument use. That being said, "Hunt You Down" is one of few songs to actually engage on the album. While most Saliva sons thus far have been emotionally written and darkly constructed, "Hunt You Down" is the first song on this list to talk about expressing anger. "Hunt You Down" could essentially be clarified as the "don't mess with the best or die like the rest" kind of song. Displaying lyrics of caution towards someone, "Hunt You Down" is Saliva at their most hardcore stage. The tune drips acid and blows steam, and it's ultimately a blast to listen to. Unfortunately, it's only one of the few songs on the album to actually engage the way it does.