viernes, mayo 27
Music Machete
Kaiser Chiefs - "Employment" - British band that gives insight on what an all-boys school choir would sound like if that school had no athletics. Driving sound, a little whiny with the synth on certain tracks. Kind of music you dance to today and tell your kids not to tomorrow.
The Bravery - (Self-titled) - Drummer likes cymbal syncopation, guitarists likes new wave riffs, bassist keeps it bouncing, and the singer wants to make sure we all know how depressed he is. Moaning and groaning is the name of his game. This is a band that has the new power-pop type music down technically but you could have scratched up your Killers album and made this album.
Weezer - "Make Believe" - Rick Rubin produced this one so you know its going to be crisp, clear, and well constructed. There is little to complain about if you are a casual Weezer fan but to those who aren't this album and its lighter material should keep the bands from enlisting more fat girls in their fan club. Songs about "freaking me out," and "being best friends" provide evidence that for once Rivers Cuomo isn't completely mad at the world and all its rejection dispersing women.
Jack Johnson - "In between dreams" - Do you like Jack Johnson? The you'll like this album. Nothing has changed except the names of the songs. Using the same guitar style, light drums, and bouncy voice inflections Jack is creating a trademark sound if only by constantly using it and developing it. If you have nothing to do one day and find yourself reading on a couch this album will keep your ears cozy.
Gorillaz - "Demon Days" - They finally come back and what do you know they're taking it easy giving us an album that smoothes over chunky and tweet-filled synthesizers. Although altogether a mellow album it does pick up at some points with incredible rhythm that will leave your ass in charge. If you like mellow hip hop and enjoy funky beats this will get you by.
Those were the last few albums I downloaded and actually have listened to. I also have Handsome Boy Modeling School's last release and Team Sleep's entry to the summer music collection. I've listened a little to Team Sleep and enjoy it. The closest thing I can compare it to is to Deftones song "Digital Bath." Sorry, if you wanted stars or a numerical scale you need to look elsewhere, and while you're at it figure out what it is you like along the way.
To everyone leaving to the Key's for Memorial Weekend I wish thee well and hopefully everyone will think about not driving drunk back or to the Key's. Thankfully most will be stuck in gridlock traffic and not be able to go above 20 mph most of the way.
To those going to see Dredg this weekend, be it Orlando, St.Pete or Gains I commend thee for making the trip to see a worthy band. There will be no disappointment on their part. If you're taking the trip to impress that rocker chick you met in hopes of finding the secret path into her pants your on your there buddy.
What will I be doing? That's always up in the air. I know I want to get out of this town, but that is nothing new. If your in town give me a call I'll be throwing a party at some unsuspecting friend's house.
The song of the day for today is "Under My Thumb" by The Rolling Stone
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