This blog is a new born creation. No one has really read my few posts, and no one really cares. But dammit that is not going to stop me from telling you how to think!! Talking to myself here....
When dealing with music, the public seems to be plagued with an onslaught of generic Disney Zac Efrons (Zack or Zach pick one you tool) and rap, about uh, how much I like to dance. I'm serious Soulja Boy Tell Em's song I Dance repeats the words I dance +50 times. I'm serious. I was listening to the song and counted him saying "I dance" 50 times, at which point I stopped listening and punched a blind toddler. Fuck Soldier Boy. Oh sorry, SOULJA Boy. Now I'm mad. And I'll probably be shot by a Soulja Boy fan in the next 48 hours.
Oh racism.
Now I do like rap, don't get me wrong. And I have been known to like the occasional overplayed rap song but I WILL NOT stoop to Soulja Boy's degradation and condescension to his listeners.
The following is a list of bands I think should be more discussed and more listened to. They are a few of my favorites and should be recognized. Now, this list is not for everyone. It is of my own tastes and what I consider good. Never nor will I ever tell readers (if there are any) how to think, these are my tastes and recommendations and hopefully you will listen to and find new artists. Enjoy?
-The Strokes: Most people know of them, not many listen to them (not many I've come across anyway). They are a fantastic rock group lead by the wonderfully unique Julian Casablancas.
Check out songs like: The Modern age, You Only Live Once, and Someday.
-The Smiths: An "older" band, formed in the eighties, specializing in somber relationship rock songs and having "different" vocals and a "different" sound than most rock groups of the time.
Check out songs like: There Is a Light That Never Goes Out, and Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want.
-Fleet Foxes: A folk/alternative group with haunting vocals, calling back to 60's folk and rock.
Check out their self titled album: Fleet Foxes.
-Ryan Adams: This guy is brilliant. Check out his album Easy Tiger. My favorite songs being: Two, The Sun Also Sets, Oh My God Whatever etc, Everybody Knows.
-Iron and Wine: I want to go to the rooftops and scream "I LOVE IRON AND WINE". But I couldn't...cause I would be looked at funny...
Check out: Passing Afternoon, He Lays in Reins, Sixteen Maybe Less.
-Brother Ali: This guy is not given enough credit. He is a single father/black/albino/Muslim who is what I call GOOD rap. Controversial, interesting, and profound.
Check out everything.
-Elliot Smith: Most. Depressing. Music. Ever. Suffering an untimely death in 2003, Elliot Smith was a great, moody, depressing, original voice whose music can be the soundtrack for any guy/girl going through a rough time.
Check out: Angeles, Say Yes, Needle In the Hay.
-Of Montreal: Great/different/outrageous/flamboyant/crazy/awesome/crazy awesome.
Check out their album Satanic Panic in the Attic.
-The New Pornographers: A great alternative rock group who should over take the radio.
Check out: Three or Four, Falling Through Your Clothes, Loose Translation.
-The Wheel: Desire and Dissolving Men is one of my top favorite albums, My Hanging Surrender being one of my favorite songs. Ever. Alike with The National vocals and Iron and Wine lyrics, The Wheel expresses feelings and emotion like no other group I know.
-Andrew Bird: Is one crazy motha. He likes whistling. A lot.
Check out: Don't Be Scared, Fake Palindromes, Masterfade, Two Way Action.
This post ran a little long, I hope you took some of my recommendations but again, this list is not for everyone. There will be more lists like this one and updates on music in the future. This reflects my own opinions and I think it shows a pattern in my tastes.
YOU'RE WELCOME.
Martin.
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