So, I was a big fan of Shakira when I was a young lad. I loved the album Donde Estan Los Ladrones? It was such a good CD. I'm not so much a big fan of the Americanized Shakira, but that goes with the territory of changing countries and signing with a bigger label. But oh well. We all have to make our own choices. But this is a video of her doing MTV Unplugged. This is my favorite Shakira song and I think this is the best version of it out there. It's so good.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Anticipation is Key...
So, not much has been happening.
I am still in summer school, and it's getting to the point where if I faint, it would be long overdue. Not only does the stigma of school stick so fast to my skin where I feel like I am nothing more than a student, but I feel like I'm never going to get a break. August 14th, CAN YA GET HERE A LITTLE FASTER???
On a more peppy note, there are a few songs that I cannot get out of my head, much less, stop listening to. Yvonne Fair's "Say Yeah Yeah" is a bold 60s anthem of getting hurt and not wanting to cry about it. Love her voice and love the way she belts out "yeah yeah yeah!" So good. Another song that has been one of my top YouTube instant replays is "Satellite Skin" by Modest Mouse. I think it is a single that came out on May 26th. Kind of late, but either way, you should check it out. It's typical Modest Mouse, not ranging much further from the work they've done in the past, but that's no reason to pass it up.
RECENT CD PURCHASES! Since I wrote last, I've purchased three new CD's. The first I would like to discuss is The Sounds newest release Crossing The Rubicon. Okay, it's got some good cuts, but it is filled with songs that did not need to be there. My goodness, they hyped it up so much when I saw them at La Zona Rosa months ago. Maja (the singer) said, "It's gonna fuckin' rock. I'm telling you." Ugh, where's the rockin'? I don't think they will ever surpass Living In America. Even Dying To Say This To You had some filler material, but it was still a solid album. Not saying it's totally unlistenable. Check out "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake," "Dorchester Hotel," and "Beatbox." Those ones really stood out for me.
The next CD I puchased was The Kills first full-length album, Keep On Your Mean Side. Now, I downloaded this album way back in 2004, a year after it came out. Now, if I haven't said it before, I'll say it now. The Kills are my favorite band. I've followed their career over the years, and they never get old and they never stray from the formula that made them a dynamic duo from the beginning. Having said that, this album is their best in my opinion. I also bought the re-issue, so it has five bonus tracks. SWEET! The raw, blues aesthetic sticks boldly throughout the whole album, and this was a time when their drum machine beats sounded simple and real. Check out "Pull a U," "Fried My Little Brains," "Wait," "Monkey 23," "Jewel Thief," and their cover of "Sugar Baby" (originally by Dock Boggs). Awesome album!
The latest CD that has hit my shelf is the long-awaited work by The Dead Weather, entitled Horehound. Now, since I read in Rollingstone a few moons ago that Allison Mosshart (of The Kills) was collaborating with one of my favorite musicians, Jack White, I was ecstatic. Now, the album that they've delivered is dark, menacing and insanely addictive. I was kind of skeptical with their first single, "Hang You Up From The Heavens," however, they have proved to be quite a force. Allison's vocals are being used in verious ways now, from creepiesh low octaves, to rockin' high notes. Love it. Jack White is also not a bad drummer, and Dean Fertita's guitar playing is something to be desired. It's a solid first album from a band that I hope does more work in the future. However, I wouldn't mind seeing a release from The White Stripes soon (hint hint). Songs to check out: "60 Feet Tall," "So Far From Your Weapon," "Treat Me Like Your Mother," "New Pony" (originally by Bob Dylan), and "Bone House."
Well, that's all I got for now. That was a pretty long one. Peace, music lovers!
I am still in summer school, and it's getting to the point where if I faint, it would be long overdue. Not only does the stigma of school stick so fast to my skin where I feel like I am nothing more than a student, but I feel like I'm never going to get a break. August 14th, CAN YA GET HERE A LITTLE FASTER???
On a more peppy note, there are a few songs that I cannot get out of my head, much less, stop listening to. Yvonne Fair's "Say Yeah Yeah" is a bold 60s anthem of getting hurt and not wanting to cry about it. Love her voice and love the way she belts out "yeah yeah yeah!" So good. Another song that has been one of my top YouTube instant replays is "Satellite Skin" by Modest Mouse. I think it is a single that came out on May 26th. Kind of late, but either way, you should check it out. It's typical Modest Mouse, not ranging much further from the work they've done in the past, but that's no reason to pass it up.
RECENT CD PURCHASES! Since I wrote last, I've purchased three new CD's. The first I would like to discuss is The Sounds newest release Crossing The Rubicon. Okay, it's got some good cuts, but it is filled with songs that did not need to be there. My goodness, they hyped it up so much when I saw them at La Zona Rosa months ago. Maja (the singer) said, "It's gonna fuckin' rock. I'm telling you." Ugh, where's the rockin'? I don't think they will ever surpass Living In America. Even Dying To Say This To You had some filler material, but it was still a solid album. Not saying it's totally unlistenable. Check out "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake," "Dorchester Hotel," and "Beatbox." Those ones really stood out for me.
The next CD I puchased was The Kills first full-length album, Keep On Your Mean Side. Now, I downloaded this album way back in 2004, a year after it came out. Now, if I haven't said it before, I'll say it now. The Kills are my favorite band. I've followed their career over the years, and they never get old and they never stray from the formula that made them a dynamic duo from the beginning. Having said that, this album is their best in my opinion. I also bought the re-issue, so it has five bonus tracks. SWEET! The raw, blues aesthetic sticks boldly throughout the whole album, and this was a time when their drum machine beats sounded simple and real. Check out "Pull a U," "Fried My Little Brains," "Wait," "Monkey 23," "Jewel Thief," and their cover of "Sugar Baby" (originally by Dock Boggs). Awesome album!
The latest CD that has hit my shelf is the long-awaited work by The Dead Weather, entitled Horehound. Now, since I read in Rollingstone a few moons ago that Allison Mosshart (of The Kills) was collaborating with one of my favorite musicians, Jack White, I was ecstatic. Now, the album that they've delivered is dark, menacing and insanely addictive. I was kind of skeptical with their first single, "Hang You Up From The Heavens," however, they have proved to be quite a force. Allison's vocals are being used in verious ways now, from creepiesh low octaves, to rockin' high notes. Love it. Jack White is also not a bad drummer, and Dean Fertita's guitar playing is something to be desired. It's a solid first album from a band that I hope does more work in the future. However, I wouldn't mind seeing a release from The White Stripes soon (hint hint). Songs to check out: "60 Feet Tall," "So Far From Your Weapon," "Treat Me Like Your Mother," "New Pony" (originally by Bob Dylan), and "Bone House."
Well, that's all I got for now. That was a pretty long one. Peace, music lovers!
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