That's The Way/Led Zeppelin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TANKvE3sI3w

Sometimes it takes just one song to change how you listen to a band. I was introduced to this song quite recently. One of their more stripped down compositions, yet so powerful that it makes you realize how melodic their music truly is.

Then I Close My Eyes/David Gilmour

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN8q4Yt9BbU

That recurring guitar riff hits home every time. Enchanting track from Gilmour's On An Island.

Drive/Deftones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG4dE9-g_FM

Sweet cover of The Cars' melodic 1984 hit. Check out Carpenter's guitar wails.

Drop/Red House Painters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBL28tgXK18

Melancholic rock can really hit the spot sometimes.

Ask The Mountains/Vangelis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EBYf3lYSEg

Swedish musician Stina Nordenstam provides the hauntingly beautiful vocals.