For those who dislike music: shame on you! And I'm not saying that for the obvious reason. The obvious reason is 'I love music and you should too. You have no soul if you don't like music.' No, I'm not saying that. I think that music isn't just the obvious. I mean, of course the music industry is about music. But if you think about it, where would so many people be if they didn't love music and something else. Lets go with...me for an example. Well, there are a few things I want to do and already do related to music. Here's a list because I'm so sure you care: Photography: being music based photographer is great because you can get paid to go to shows and get paid to meet great bands. Mixing: Without this vital job, some CDs wouldn't be able to live up to their true potential. Writing: I mean hello! I'm writing right fucking now about music. There are magazines based off music; magazines need writers. Enough said.
Without people having a passion in things other than music, the industry would be boring and it would be hard as hell to get your band off the ground. There are managers, owners, photographers, writers, mixers, recorders, designers, and many other jobs that relate to music. And also, the people that mainly have a passion for making music: The artists. Duh. So, if you don't believe me I am going to make a list of all the jobs I just named and tell you why they are important to music.
Managers: Well, duh. I mean, a band pretty much needs a manager. Or else they will go crazy if they get too big to manage then how the Hell will they manage making amazing music and what tours and shit they will do? Exactly.
Owners: Well, also obvious. There needs to be owners for venues, record companies, manufacturing stuff, like CDs and band merch. And if there were no owners then all Hell would break lose and everyone would eat their lovers and then eat themselves in a fit of blood and brains. Yes, that would happen. Trust me.
Photographers: Well, if there were no photographers then how would bands get snazzy pictures for the front cover of magazines? How would they have good quality pictures that weren't taken from a camera phone in an insane mosh pit by a crazy fan getting pushed around if there weren't professional people there to take the pictures. I win for this one.
Writers: Well, its obvious. I'm writing about music right now. And have been ever since I got this blog. Also, no matter what grudge I'm holding on AP, they still are about music and write about it. Correct again.
Mixers: Well, this one is obvious. So I'm not going to say anything. Because if you don't think this relates to music you need to dunk your head in a bowl of flesh eating zombie dentures.
Recorders: Yes, there is a musical instrument called the recorder. And that is musical. But also, the people that record CDs. That speaks for itself, so I won't ruin its voice.
Designers: Well, there is art in music. Visual art. Clothing designers for merch. Art designers [wtf] for the album covers. Digital designers for the format of the CDs. Yea, point for me.
So if you didn't believe me. You should now. Or else I will murder you with a silver spork and use your blood to write my next blog.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
I Should Kill You
Its the end of the month! And you know what that means?
I didn't think so. But I will tell you. NEW AP MAGAZINE! Usually I'm very happy when this special time comes, but not this month.
Panic at the motherfucking Disco is on the cover. WTF? They do not deserve to be on the cover of that magazine for the second time. Especially after they took the '!' out of their name. That was pretty much the only cool thing about them.
So, I was doing my normal check of the magazine: looking at the pole and checking what CDs are coming out and all that when I realized that something was missing.
THEY TOOK OUT STEVEN'S ARTICLE.
Holy motherfucking shit. AP sucks. It made me so mad that they took it away; Steven is such a great writer and I always looked forward to reading what he has written. Why the Hell would AP do this? Ahhh! Some things the world will never know.
OH YEA AND ALSO AltPress always has a page of unsigned bands that is cool to read. But this time, all the bands have the same 'Sounds Like' list as the previous issues.
They sound like everything else. My lord AP, get some diversity in your rag.
Its so not right that a bunch of pre-pubesent 19-year-olds get the cover of this magazine. When Aiden's new CD, Conviction, came out they didn't get the cover. Even though that album totally freaking sucks, at least Aiden did a fucking live show before they were signed. And they are signed to a good label.
Not Fueled By Ramen. Ew. Anything that Pete Wentz [no] does is horrible. I mean, he made up a semi-cool logo and put it on clothing and called it a company. Now, Fueled By Ramen signs shitty bands that all sound alike and have 'hot' guys in the band. Boring. Boring. Fucking boring! People need to stand up and demand good music. And not just a bunch of hot scenesters whining about love and calling themselves a band.
I didn't think so. But I will tell you. NEW AP MAGAZINE! Usually I'm very happy when this special time comes, but not this month.
Panic at the motherfucking Disco is on the cover. WTF? They do not deserve to be on the cover of that magazine for the second time. Especially after they took the '!' out of their name. That was pretty much the only cool thing about them.
So, I was doing my normal check of the magazine: looking at the pole and checking what CDs are coming out and all that when I realized that something was missing.
THEY TOOK OUT STEVEN'S ARTICLE.
Holy motherfucking shit. AP sucks. It made me so mad that they took it away; Steven is such a great writer and I always looked forward to reading what he has written. Why the Hell would AP do this? Ahhh! Some things the world will never know.
OH YEA AND ALSO AltPress always has a page of unsigned bands that is cool to read. But this time, all the bands have the same 'Sounds Like' list as the previous issues.
They sound like everything else. My lord AP, get some diversity in your rag.
Its so not right that a bunch of pre-pubesent 19-year-olds get the cover of this magazine. When Aiden's new CD, Conviction, came out they didn't get the cover. Even though that album totally freaking sucks, at least Aiden did a fucking live show before they were signed. And they are signed to a good label.
Not Fueled By Ramen. Ew. Anything that Pete Wentz [no] does is horrible. I mean, he made up a semi-cool logo and put it on clothing and called it a company. Now, Fueled By Ramen signs shitty bands that all sound alike and have 'hot' guys in the band. Boring. Boring. Fucking boring! People need to stand up and demand good music. And not just a bunch of hot scenesters whining about love and calling themselves a band.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Just What We Need
Well, today I feel like talking about the other side of music. No, not the buisness side, you nitwit. I want to talk about the emotional side of it. I touched on it a bit in my blog about small teenage bands, but I feel like saying more about it. Because its my blog and I am going to say whatever I want. Suck it up. Like cum.
Well, I guess the reason I love music enough to dedicate my entire blog series to it is because of my emotional attachment to it. My first time experiencing something emotional happened because of music happened when my brother was cleaning out his CDs. He gave me Hybrid Theroy by Linkin Park. I was in a Radio Disney stage at that point in my life and wasn't deep at all. I put in the CD, having full faith in my brother to give me something cool [because I wanted to be just like him], and put the scratched, old CD into my bright, happy, yellow CD player. Well, what came out of the speakers totally wasn't bright and happy. Papercut started playing, quietly of course; pop doesn't need to be that loud, I automatically got chills. They lyrics really hit me. Hard. The line 'That the face inside is hearing//Me Right beneath my skin' almost made me cry. Mind you, I was in about fourth grade then; things didn't really hit me that hard, especially songs. For me music was just one of those things that was there. Just there. Nothing special, a good beat, fun lyrics. Thats it. Sad, I know.
I guess if my brother never gave me that CD I wouldn't be here right now typing all this shit up. I guess I regret listening to it somewhat. Just kidding! I don't regret pressing play on that day.
Music has really made me who I am. Oh damn. I'm getting all emo here. But, its true no matter how cliche it sounds. I love the fact that people that were once just like me, maybe still are, can express themselves through something that sounds so fucking great. I think music is a privillage for people. And some people have been abusing it. Which is depressing to me. 'With great power comes great responsibility' is so overused. But I think it really applies to the music industry. Bands that are together just to say 'Fuck me! I'm in a band' is really annoying. Its a waste of time, CDs, and ears. Bands that really put their heart and soul into their music, Such as Chiodos, My Chemical Romance, Sonny Moore, Slipknot, and many other bands are the trully good bands. They aren't a waste of CDs, ears, and time. They are money well spent.
I love when I can completely understand a song by just hearing the instruments. I love hearing a drum solo and think 'I feel your pain, dude'. Then the vocals join the amazing instruments and its just like 'Wow. I fucking get it. I get it.' Its such a great feeling to know that someone out there has the same problems as you, but does something about it. I mean, the [good] music buisness is just a bunch of dudes that happen to play an instrument or sing but are really fucked up. Its just really comforting knowing that you can make a career out of being fucked up. Thats what I love about music. It gives me hope that I can be fucked up and still make money.
And my blog had barely anything to do with the emotional side of music. Darn.
Well, I guess the reason I love music enough to dedicate my entire blog series to it is because of my emotional attachment to it. My first time experiencing something emotional happened because of music happened when my brother was cleaning out his CDs. He gave me Hybrid Theroy by Linkin Park. I was in a Radio Disney stage at that point in my life and wasn't deep at all. I put in the CD, having full faith in my brother to give me something cool [because I wanted to be just like him], and put the scratched, old CD into my bright, happy, yellow CD player. Well, what came out of the speakers totally wasn't bright and happy. Papercut started playing, quietly of course; pop doesn't need to be that loud, I automatically got chills. They lyrics really hit me. Hard. The line 'That the face inside is hearing//Me Right beneath my skin' almost made me cry. Mind you, I was in about fourth grade then; things didn't really hit me that hard, especially songs. For me music was just one of those things that was there. Just there. Nothing special, a good beat, fun lyrics. Thats it. Sad, I know.
I guess if my brother never gave me that CD I wouldn't be here right now typing all this shit up. I guess I regret listening to it somewhat. Just kidding! I don't regret pressing play on that day.
Music has really made me who I am. Oh damn. I'm getting all emo here. But, its true no matter how cliche it sounds. I love the fact that people that were once just like me, maybe still are, can express themselves through something that sounds so fucking great. I think music is a privillage for people. And some people have been abusing it. Which is depressing to me. 'With great power comes great responsibility' is so overused. But I think it really applies to the music industry. Bands that are together just to say 'Fuck me! I'm in a band' is really annoying. Its a waste of time, CDs, and ears. Bands that really put their heart and soul into their music, Such as Chiodos, My Chemical Romance, Sonny Moore, Slipknot, and many other bands are the trully good bands. They aren't a waste of CDs, ears, and time. They are money well spent.
I love when I can completely understand a song by just hearing the instruments. I love hearing a drum solo and think 'I feel your pain, dude'. Then the vocals join the amazing instruments and its just like 'Wow. I fucking get it. I get it.' Its such a great feeling to know that someone out there has the same problems as you, but does something about it. I mean, the [good] music buisness is just a bunch of dudes that happen to play an instrument or sing but are really fucked up. Its just really comforting knowing that you can make a career out of being fucked up. Thats what I love about music. It gives me hope that I can be fucked up and still make money.
And my blog had barely anything to do with the emotional side of music. Darn.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Did Daddy Not Give You Enough Attention?
The Chill Factor
Sounds like some cheesy movie or show or something stupid. Its not. Its that feeling that you get whenever you listen to that song. That one song that's just...beyond words. You can't explain it. When a chill runs through your body when the perfect match of lyrics and music morph together and play out of your speakers. Now, there aren't as many bands that have that one song. Which I find quite sad. Actually very sad. It feels like music is loosing its 'Chill Factor'. Its now hard to come across a band that can put together flawless lyrics that are cyrptic, yet you know exactly what they mean, and music that just hits your soul in the 'chilling' way.
While sifting through the massive amounts of bands, there haven't been as many that just do it for me like one of my favourites: Chiodos. Now, I'm not going to gush about them the whole blog, but I would like to say their new album Bone Palace Ballet is a masterpiece.
The lyrics are perfect; the instruments, amazing, and Craig Owens' voice is to die for. That entire album gives me the chills.
Sadly, not many bands have entire albums that can blow your mind. Let alone, one song that will do it for you. It makes me sad that the music industry has now gone skin deep. If the bands are hot then they will get money. Even if their songs are unoriginal and horrible.
At least some bands still try and 'wow' you with their newest album. And I respect them; imensly. I think it takes major guts for a band to stand up and be like 'Fuck this. I'm going to put out an album that will kick all the other bands' albums' ass because it's original.'. Thats so awesome when a band does that.
Its so easy to conform nowadays, but the bands that keep it real and stay true to themselves are the real musicians.
Sounds like some cheesy movie or show or something stupid. Its not. Its that feeling that you get whenever you listen to that song. That one song that's just...beyond words. You can't explain it. When a chill runs through your body when the perfect match of lyrics and music morph together and play out of your speakers. Now, there aren't as many bands that have that one song. Which I find quite sad. Actually very sad. It feels like music is loosing its 'Chill Factor'. Its now hard to come across a band that can put together flawless lyrics that are cyrptic, yet you know exactly what they mean, and music that just hits your soul in the 'chilling' way.
While sifting through the massive amounts of bands, there haven't been as many that just do it for me like one of my favourites: Chiodos. Now, I'm not going to gush about them the whole blog, but I would like to say their new album Bone Palace Ballet is a masterpiece.
The lyrics are perfect; the instruments, amazing, and Craig Owens' voice is to die for. That entire album gives me the chills.
Sadly, not many bands have entire albums that can blow your mind. Let alone, one song that will do it for you. It makes me sad that the music industry has now gone skin deep. If the bands are hot then they will get money. Even if their songs are unoriginal and horrible.
At least some bands still try and 'wow' you with their newest album. And I respect them; imensly. I think it takes major guts for a band to stand up and be like 'Fuck this. I'm going to put out an album that will kick all the other bands' albums' ass because it's original.'. Thats so awesome when a band does that.
Its so easy to conform nowadays, but the bands that keep it real and stay true to themselves are the real musicians.
Friday, March 21, 2008
You Only Meant Well
So, I'm going to change it around a little bit. I'm going to give my respect to unsigned bands.
I love listening to small local, or unsigned bands. There is just a certian rawness to their sound and the comforting fact that they don't have thousands of girls and boys sticking their hands down their pants to pictures of them. Also, there is a certian satisfaction that when you have obscure bands listed on your 'music' section and someone asks you: "Who the Hell is Evan King?" I just love that.
Oh, and you have to give these bands props that they are trying their fucking hardest to get fans and get known. And it sure as hell isn't easy. And not only do they have the guts to not only request someone they only know by their picture && being brave enough to post their heart and soul in the form of a beat and a voice on public websites. I know if I was in a band and used all of the songs that are taking up space on my computer's harddrive because I haven't put them to use then I would be scared as fucking Hell to have someone judge them.
Yea, I know, I know. Big bands also put their heart and soul into their songs, but usually small unsigned bands consist of teenagers still pulling through their last years of tortue known as 'High School'. To be judged at school and on the internet by people you don't even know has got to take a real level-headed person and someone who is brave.
I give props to all you small bands.
You deserve it.
I love listening to small local, or unsigned bands. There is just a certian rawness to their sound and the comforting fact that they don't have thousands of girls and boys sticking their hands down their pants to pictures of them. Also, there is a certian satisfaction that when you have obscure bands listed on your 'music' section and someone asks you: "Who the Hell is Evan King?" I just love that.
Oh, and you have to give these bands props that they are trying their fucking hardest to get fans and get known. And it sure as hell isn't easy. And not only do they have the guts to not only request someone they only know by their picture && being brave enough to post their heart and soul in the form of a beat and a voice on public websites. I know if I was in a band and used all of the songs that are taking up space on my computer's harddrive because I haven't put them to use then I would be scared as fucking Hell to have someone judge them.
Yea, I know, I know. Big bands also put their heart and soul into their songs, but usually small unsigned bands consist of teenagers still pulling through their last years of tortue known as 'High School'. To be judged at school and on the internet by people you don't even know has got to take a real level-headed person and someone who is brave.
I give props to all you small bands.
You deserve it.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Visions Aren't Clear
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As I lie here on my sick bed [but not really, I'm just overdramatic] I was flipping through the shiny pages of my AP magazine, happy to get to the nice long article about Sonny Moore and the other 1oo bands I need to know about.
THAT MAGAZINE PISSED ME OFF!
First off: the article on Sonny Moore wasn't nice and long; it was two fucking pages. WTF? Two pages isn't enough to sum up his amazing new solo career! If you are a fan of any techno: LISTEN TO SONNY MOORE!
So yea, the article was short, but still very well-written and Sonny-filled.
SECONDLY the magazine pissed me off because most of the bands in the 1oo Bands You Need to Know list were so...boring. The same 'hot' boys with the I LOVE HERRRRRRRRR lyrics sung in a high pitched barely-through-puberty voice. I mean, AP, don't help the music industry in their downfall! I must say, though, there were a few, and I mean it ONLY A FEW good bands to listen to out of ONE FUCKING HUNDRED picked by AltPress.
Although I do love some sections in AP, such as Steven's articles, the poll each month, and a few others, I felt very disapointed in AP's choice of future music. And, I must add this: THE MATCHES??? FOR 'o8 I MEAN SERIOUSLY! I saw them live two years ago. AltPress: GET WITH THE FUCKING PROGRAM HERE! Okay, seriously I hate it when that happens. Like with the My Chemical Romance explosion! Dude, I listened to them about six months before all of the Teenie-bopper rags were covered with Gerard Way...HE'S MINE BACK OFF CUNTS. Not really, he's really Lyn-Z's.
Okay, anyways. Back to my original rant. Alt.Press: you have failed me this year! Last year's 1oo Bands List was better, but still not as great as 'o6. I found I Am Ghost and many other bands from that. But! I knew Aiden before that magazine came out. The fact of the matter is:
THE MEDIA IS SLOW! SO DON'T TRUST IT AND FIND BANDS YOURSELF AND DON'T WAIT UNTIL THEY GRACE THE COVOR OF YOUR FAVOURITE MUSIC MAGAZINE.
As I lie here on my sick bed [but not really, I'm just overdramatic] I was flipping through the shiny pages of my AP magazine, happy to get to the nice long article about Sonny Moore and the other 1oo bands I need to know about.
THAT MAGAZINE PISSED ME OFF!
First off: the article on Sonny Moore wasn't nice and long; it was two fucking pages. WTF? Two pages isn't enough to sum up his amazing new solo career! If you are a fan of any techno: LISTEN TO SONNY MOORE!
So yea, the article was short, but still very well-written and Sonny-filled.
SECONDLY the magazine pissed me off because most of the bands in the 1oo Bands You Need to Know list were so...boring. The same 'hot' boys with the I LOVE HERRRRRRRRR lyrics sung in a high pitched barely-through-puberty voice. I mean, AP, don't help the music industry in their downfall! I must say, though, there were a few, and I mean it ONLY A FEW good bands to listen to out of ONE FUCKING HUNDRED picked by AltPress.
Although I do love some sections in AP, such as Steven's articles, the poll each month, and a few others, I felt very disapointed in AP's choice of future music. And, I must add this: THE MATCHES??? FOR 'o8 I MEAN SERIOUSLY! I saw them live two years ago. AltPress: GET WITH THE FUCKING PROGRAM HERE! Okay, seriously I hate it when that happens. Like with the My Chemical Romance explosion! Dude, I listened to them about six months before all of the Teenie-bopper rags were covered with Gerard Way...HE'S MINE BACK OFF CUNTS. Not really, he's really Lyn-Z's.
Okay, anyways. Back to my original rant. Alt.Press: you have failed me this year! Last year's 1oo Bands List was better, but still not as great as 'o6. I found I Am Ghost and many other bands from that. But! I knew Aiden before that magazine came out. The fact of the matter is:
THE MEDIA IS SLOW! SO DON'T TRUST IT AND FIND BANDS YOURSELF AND DON'T WAIT UNTIL THEY GRACE THE COVOR OF YOUR FAVOURITE MUSIC MAGAZINE.
Friday, March 14, 2008
One Step Closer
Third time's a charm. Woo. So, I decided to rant today! 'About what?' you may be wondering.
COVER SONGS
For the most part, I hate them. Unless they are done really well, which isn't very often.
Let's go with an example of a good cover song: Holy Diver covered by Killswitch Engage. That song is flawless. The lead singer, Howard Jones, pulls of this song perfectly. Not only did this amazing band cover the song, they also put their own twist on the music video. Very clever, Killswitch!
And now, a bad cover: Astro Zombies, covered by My Chemical Romance. I mean, what the hell dudes? No offence to MCR, [I love the dudes] but how can they do that to The Misfits? MCR's sound is too clean cut for a Misfits cover. This was the first My Chem. song that I had to turn off before it ended; I didn't want it tainting my love [Hahaha, song referance there] for the amazing song Astro Zombies.
In my [not so] humble opinion cover songs are just a way for a band to a) try and sound more like the bands they listened to when they were itsy-bitsy rockers, b) a way to get more fans ['I mean, they listen to this band, so they must be good' is going through peoples' heads, sadly], c) just a filler for their lack of ideas for their latest CD/EP/Demo.
Small, starting, young bands out there: If you do a cover, make it good.
COVER SONGS
For the most part, I hate them. Unless they are done really well, which isn't very often.
Let's go with an example of a good cover song: Holy Diver covered by Killswitch Engage. That song is flawless. The lead singer, Howard Jones, pulls of this song perfectly. Not only did this amazing band cover the song, they also put their own twist on the music video. Very clever, Killswitch!
And now, a bad cover: Astro Zombies, covered by My Chemical Romance. I mean, what the hell dudes? No offence to MCR, [I love the dudes] but how can they do that to The Misfits? MCR's sound is too clean cut for a Misfits cover. This was the first My Chem. song that I had to turn off before it ended; I didn't want it tainting my love [Hahaha, song referance there] for the amazing song Astro Zombies.
In my [not so] humble opinion cover songs are just a way for a band to a) try and sound more like the bands they listened to when they were itsy-bitsy rockers, b) a way to get more fans ['I mean, they listen to this band, so they must be good' is going through peoples' heads, sadly], c) just a filler for their lack of ideas for their latest CD/EP/Demo.
Small, starting, young bands out there: If you do a cover, make it good.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Cheap Lipstick Smiles
Well, for my first post I think I will give you a little appetizer of what I listen to and what's on my iPod. Just a little itsy-bitsy bite of my choice and what my future blogs shall include.
So taste this bitches:
So, I'm just going to put my iPod on shuffle and talk about each song:
Plastic Surgery Hall of Fame [Schoolyard Heroes]- One word: FUCKING AMAZING. Well, two but who cares. This song sounds amazing with the dual vocals of their female lead singer, Ryann Donnelly, and their crazy bassist Jonah Bergman. The lyrics of this song are just as good as the instruments and the vocals. Lines that boldly describe the horrors of plastic surgery in a catchy way, 'You're so pretty and you're so dead'. I Saw this fantastic group live and was blown away with the insane live preformance and all of their energy. But, Donnelly scared the shit out of me. She looked like she was in pain and then would start randomly laughing. If she wasn't faking, then I think she needs to check in to the closest insane asylum. Haha.
World War Me [From First to Last]- Nearly spat out the banana I was munching on [thanks Gwen, I now know how to spell banana with a catchy tune]. This song is great. I love the hardcore edge that FFTL puts on their songs. && You can really tell that Sonny Moore wasn't fit for the job. Although Sonny sounds good in this song, you can just tell that he was meant for the solo work he is doing now. Anyways, this song is great and I love it. && The end is kickfuckingass.
Duality [Bayside]- Great song for a band that has been through so much. When I first heard this song, I was blown away about how Bayside really brought together their act. I wasn't expecting such a great album after the emotional rollar coaster this band has endured. I must say though, the lyrics hint slightly that they still haven't let go of their beloved John 'Beatz' and I don't blame them. Great song..not the best though.
Give 'Em Hell, Kid-Live version [My Chemical Romance]- You knew this band was going to show up. Admit it! I can finally say that I have seen MCR live and been in the pit, four feet from the very amazing and sexy Ray Toro [did you think I would say Gerard? Well, yea..him too haha]. It took me a minute to realize that this song was live; they are that amazing live. The band's sound has only improved since the release of Life on a Murderscene and so has thier live shows.
All That I've Got [The Used]-I must say, The Used is an amazing band. I'm actually rocking one of their band shirts as I sit and waste my life away typing this shit up. I love, love, love this song! Bert McCracken's vocals shine like no other in this song. You can't even tell that he is a total druggie. The lyrics are sweet and really great. 'I'll be just fine pretending I'm not' is a line that has so much truth to every person. The instruments in the background are great; a mix of hardcore and...softcore type sounding stuff. I don't think that made any sense, whatever. I must say, this is one of my favourite songs off their album In Love and Death
I Set My Friends on Fire [Aiden]- Okay, seriously: this song is amazing. I love the screaming and the vocals at the begining and the guitar. I also recently saw Aiden live and they never cease to amaze me [besides their latest album haha]. This was my second time seeing them and they always play this song; they do the Wall of Death to this song and it always is accompanied by an insane mosh pit. The soft part near the end of the song is great. The whispering with wiL Francis's great vocals really puts the icing on the cake. All around, great, hardcore song.
Lips Like Morphine [Kill Hannah]- Meh. This song is okay. But the lyrics. Holy. Shit. So sexy; and sung by an equally sexy boy, haha. The instruments and vocals, though, are lacking some energy. Pretty much, the song doesn't really go there. It doesn't have that...how to put it...certian punch that all great songs have. The real focus on this song for me is the lyrics; I'm a sucker for a hot boy moaning 'I want a girl with lips like morphine'. Although, I thought [and still am convinced] that Mat Devine was gay....
Makeout Kids [Motion City Soundtrack]- LOVE THIS SONG! The keyboards are great. The vocals: flawless. The rawness and the sad truth of the lyrics is genius! If I ever need a nice, light song to clean up my room to, this is it. It has such a great beat, so I end up dancing around my room and singing [horribly] the lyrics.
Bound and Gagged [Creature Feature]- Wretgyhujikol. I love Creature Feature and this has got to be one of my favourite songs by them. Lyrics: scary, sexy, amazing. I love the creepy lyrics and how lead singer Curtis X sings them so seductivly. This song is genius and some Hollywood star needs to discover it and make a movie off of it. Hell, they need to make a movie off every single Creature Feature song. This one really tells a story- a really scary and sadistic story- but a story nonetheless. I don't know if I should be freaked out of my mind if I ever meet this band or bow down in the presence of pure genius.
So taste this bitches:
So, I'm just going to put my iPod on shuffle and talk about each song:
Plastic Surgery Hall of Fame [Schoolyard Heroes]- One word: FUCKING AMAZING. Well, two but who cares. This song sounds amazing with the dual vocals of their female lead singer, Ryann Donnelly, and their crazy bassist Jonah Bergman. The lyrics of this song are just as good as the instruments and the vocals. Lines that boldly describe the horrors of plastic surgery in a catchy way, 'You're so pretty and you're so dead'. I Saw this fantastic group live and was blown away with the insane live preformance and all of their energy. But, Donnelly scared the shit out of me. She looked like she was in pain and then would start randomly laughing. If she wasn't faking, then I think she needs to check in to the closest insane asylum. Haha.
World War Me [From First to Last]- Nearly spat out the banana I was munching on [thanks Gwen, I now know how to spell banana with a catchy tune]. This song is great. I love the hardcore edge that FFTL puts on their songs. && You can really tell that Sonny Moore wasn't fit for the job. Although Sonny sounds good in this song, you can just tell that he was meant for the solo work he is doing now. Anyways, this song is great and I love it. && The end is kickfuckingass.
Duality [Bayside]- Great song for a band that has been through so much. When I first heard this song, I was blown away about how Bayside really brought together their act. I wasn't expecting such a great album after the emotional rollar coaster this band has endured. I must say though, the lyrics hint slightly that they still haven't let go of their beloved John 'Beatz' and I don't blame them. Great song..not the best though.
Give 'Em Hell, Kid-Live version [My Chemical Romance]- You knew this band was going to show up. Admit it! I can finally say that I have seen MCR live and been in the pit, four feet from the very amazing and sexy Ray Toro [did you think I would say Gerard? Well, yea..him too haha]. It took me a minute to realize that this song was live; they are that amazing live. The band's sound has only improved since the release of Life on a Murderscene and so has thier live shows.
All That I've Got [The Used]-I must say, The Used is an amazing band. I'm actually rocking one of their band shirts as I sit and waste my life away typing this shit up. I love, love, love this song! Bert McCracken's vocals shine like no other in this song. You can't even tell that he is a total druggie. The lyrics are sweet and really great. 'I'll be just fine pretending I'm not' is a line that has so much truth to every person. The instruments in the background are great; a mix of hardcore and...softcore type sounding stuff. I don't think that made any sense, whatever. I must say, this is one of my favourite songs off their album In Love and Death
I Set My Friends on Fire [Aiden]- Okay, seriously: this song is amazing. I love the screaming and the vocals at the begining and the guitar. I also recently saw Aiden live and they never cease to amaze me [besides their latest album haha]. This was my second time seeing them and they always play this song; they do the Wall of Death to this song and it always is accompanied by an insane mosh pit. The soft part near the end of the song is great. The whispering with wiL Francis's great vocals really puts the icing on the cake. All around, great, hardcore song.
Lips Like Morphine [Kill Hannah]- Meh. This song is okay. But the lyrics. Holy. Shit. So sexy; and sung by an equally sexy boy, haha. The instruments and vocals, though, are lacking some energy. Pretty much, the song doesn't really go there. It doesn't have that...how to put it...certian punch that all great songs have. The real focus on this song for me is the lyrics; I'm a sucker for a hot boy moaning 'I want a girl with lips like morphine'. Although, I thought [and still am convinced] that Mat Devine was gay....
Makeout Kids [Motion City Soundtrack]- LOVE THIS SONG! The keyboards are great. The vocals: flawless. The rawness and the sad truth of the lyrics is genius! If I ever need a nice, light song to clean up my room to, this is it. It has such a great beat, so I end up dancing around my room and singing [horribly] the lyrics.
Bound and Gagged [Creature Feature]- Wretgyhujikol. I love Creature Feature and this has got to be one of my favourite songs by them. Lyrics: scary, sexy, amazing. I love the creepy lyrics and how lead singer Curtis X sings them so seductivly. This song is genius and some Hollywood star needs to discover it and make a movie off of it. Hell, they need to make a movie off every single Creature Feature song. This one really tells a story- a really scary and sadistic story- but a story nonetheless. I don't know if I should be freaked out of my mind if I ever meet this band or bow down in the presence of pure genius.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Close Your Eyes && Brace Yourself
Ok, here is the deal, my lovelies:
I decided to get a blog to do about music. I can only rant to my friends about the downfall of the music industry for so long...
So, I listen to all different types of music. Industrial, screamo rock, 'emo', indie, techno, punk, rave, grunge, goth-rock, blah fuckity blah. So yea, tons of different shit. Oh yea, I should mention this: I cuss. Suck it up. Or pack it up and go on your check your myspace since you haven't checked it in about 10 seconds. Maybe you'll have a new comment from that hot whore you found last night by browsing Jeffree Star's friend list.
Damn, that was off topic. Haha, sorry! I'll do that a lot, trust me. Let's get this straight: Jeffree Star is on my iPod. He's a cool dude//chick//thing haha.
ANY-FUCKING-WAYS
Before I get any more off topic....
My blog will be about music. MUSIC, MUSIC, FUCKING MUSIC. Got it? I really hope so, or get your eyes checked...or your brain or something. Yes, I will rant. Yes, I will praise. Yes, I will cry. Yes, I will bleed from my wrists while listening to Hawthorne Heights because their lyrics are so deep and get me right in my black-hole of a heart. Just kidding. But I do listen to Hawthorne Heights. JT has good vocal, shut up!
I will try and update every single day...Unless I'm away. But then I'll just post a longer blog.
Well, go clean up your looks && subscribe to this shit!
I decided to get a blog to do about music. I can only rant to my friends about the downfall of the music industry for so long...
So, I listen to all different types of music. Industrial, screamo rock, 'emo', indie, techno, punk, rave, grunge, goth-rock, blah fuckity blah. So yea, tons of different shit. Oh yea, I should mention this: I cuss. Suck it up. Or pack it up and go on your check your myspace since you haven't checked it in about 10 seconds. Maybe you'll have a new comment from that hot whore you found last night by browsing Jeffree Star's friend list.
Damn, that was off topic. Haha, sorry! I'll do that a lot, trust me. Let's get this straight: Jeffree Star is on my iPod. He's a cool dude//chick//thing haha.
ANY-FUCKING-WAYS
Before I get any more off topic....
My blog will be about music. MUSIC, MUSIC, FUCKING MUSIC. Got it? I really hope so, or get your eyes checked...or your brain or something. Yes, I will rant. Yes, I will praise. Yes, I will cry. Yes, I will bleed from my wrists while listening to Hawthorne Heights because their lyrics are so deep and get me right in my black-hole of a heart. Just kidding. But I do listen to Hawthorne Heights. JT has good vocal, shut up!
I will try and update every single day...Unless I'm away. But then I'll just post a longer blog.
Well, go clean up your looks && subscribe to this shit!
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