For whatever reason, I had Buckcherry's "Lit Up" in my head earlier this week. I was listening to it on the train earlier this evening when I was struck with a thought: This song is more rock&roll than I remembered. WAY more. So I put this question before the jury: Could "Lit Up" be the greatest pure rock song ever?
The Argument ForRunning time -- 3:35
Number of guitar solos -- 3
Lyrical theme -- blowing coke
Vaguely bluesy lead guitar? Yes
Distorted call and response vocals? Yes
Awkward radio edit -- "Tell me, are you (getting) high?"
The Argument AgainstThis is their lead singer:
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