Hey hey, what's going on? It's another Monday, which means another medley.

Up first we have a song from the debut album of one of my favorite American metal bands, Agalloch. This song from Pale Folklore is like many of the songs on that first of Agalloch's contributions: expansive, intricate, and progressive. The early parts of the song feature a series of guitar progressions that lead to a breakdown about midway through the song, and after that point, the song's sound changes dramatically, becoming something I'd liken to a heavy metal Ennio Morricone track, calling to my mind images of cowboys riding across an apocalyptic landscape. This is "She Painted Fire Across the Skyline: Part I."

Next is a classic song that many may remember from its inclusion in what is perhaps the definitive boxing film, Rocky IV. This song by the king of soul, James Brown, is a celebration of America and the American dream. This is "Living in America."

Next is a song that dominated the airwaves when it first came out, probably the most memorable tune from the rock supergroup Velvet Revolver. This is "Slither."

Last is a song that needs very little explanation. This song, Homemade Mummy, is a rap by rapper Aesop Rock which explains in its lyrics the steps to mummifying your dead pet cat. Yes, really.