I know I've said it before, and I'll say it again. The Kills are my favorite band. I know a lot of people don't like them, and a lot of people that think I have good taste wonder how such a mediocre band makes it into my #1 spot. Let's just say they speak to me like no other...
...blah blah blah...So, this brings me to my point. Don't you just love it when a band you're obsessed with comes out with new material, and you discover it without ever having realized it was there, and you just can't help but overplay it and love it for what it is??? Well, that just fucking happened...again. It's like the first time I heard their song "Superpowerless." It was a magical moment. Now, it's hearing their cover of The Velvet Underground's "I'm Set Free" and a B-side from their album Blood Pressures, called "Blue Moon." Both songs aren't stellar, but it's still good to hear something new from this blues-rock duo.
Also, I've been listening to Beck's The Information. I forgot how great this album is. And...I'm still overplaying Feist's new album as well as dipping into The Cramp's album Bad Music for Bad People. Let's just say my listening card is on overdrive at the moment. Oh, and not to mention, I've been throwing in a little MC5 for good measure. You can listen to the two aforementioned tracks by The Kills below. Peace.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Metals in the Afternoon
A bright sunny afternoon, and somewhat broken-hearted, I sit with pen in hand, trying to write songs of lament and sadness, but alas, all I can do is put Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright," on repeat, hoping that some of his lyrical genius and monumental provocations spill into me and help me with my sad little musings. But, no. That doesn't happen.
So instead, I opt for playing Feist's new album Metals, which (as I knew it would be) is brilliant. I want to say that it's probably her saddest and most haunting(?) album. Maybe that's not the best way to say it, but it definitely lacks some of the more youthful spontaneity of her previous releases. If you're looking for songs like "1234" or "Mushaboom," you probably won't find them here, but instead Feist grants us the pleasure of listening to the dynamic, beautiful presence of "The Bad In Each Other," the soft, solemn hymn that is "Caught a Long Wind," and the renegade bombardment of "A Commotion."
It's definitely her most daring effort, considering it's been four years since her last release, and she took an extended break from writing and creating music. Like any artist, it takes time to re-examine your place in the world, and find out what you want to say and the right medium and moment to say it. (I'm talking to you Fiona Apple!) I definitely recommend this album for Feist listeners or the human population in general. It beats the garbage on the radio...just saying.
Also, I ripped a friend's Gogol Bordello mix, and I'm pretty excited to get into that considering I've seen the band perform at ACL a few years back, and it was a fuckin' rad show. But, like any sunny day, it requires a spiffy tune to wash it down. So, I leave you with this little nugget. Peace!
So instead, I opt for playing Feist's new album Metals, which (as I knew it would be) is brilliant. I want to say that it's probably her saddest and most haunting(?) album. Maybe that's not the best way to say it, but it definitely lacks some of the more youthful spontaneity of her previous releases. If you're looking for songs like "1234" or "Mushaboom," you probably won't find them here, but instead Feist grants us the pleasure of listening to the dynamic, beautiful presence of "The Bad In Each Other," the soft, solemn hymn that is "Caught a Long Wind," and the renegade bombardment of "A Commotion."
It's definitely her most daring effort, considering it's been four years since her last release, and she took an extended break from writing and creating music. Like any artist, it takes time to re-examine your place in the world, and find out what you want to say and the right medium and moment to say it. (I'm talking to you Fiona Apple!) I definitely recommend this album for Feist listeners or the human population in general. It beats the garbage on the radio...just saying.
Also, I ripped a friend's Gogol Bordello mix, and I'm pretty excited to get into that considering I've seen the band perform at ACL a few years back, and it was a fuckin' rad show. But, like any sunny day, it requires a spiffy tune to wash it down. So, I leave you with this little nugget. Peace!
Friday, October 7, 2011
Short But Sweeeet
It's been a little over a week since I've updated this thing, but it wasn't from a lack of trying, but more so, an entire uproot of my life, changing cities, changing careers, and ultimately just changing my general situation. But, one thing that doesn't change...my love in music.
After a dear friend posted a video of Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit singing a tribute of one of my favorite Patti Smith songs, "Dancing Barefoot," I took it upon myself to check these sisters out, and I'm glad I did. First Aid Kit is one of those groups that just gets under your skin, whether you want them to or not. The harmonization in their vocals, the sincerity of their words, and the connection from singer to listener just takes hold, and it's easy to become lost in their sound. Here's a video for their song, "Ghost Town."
Also, I recently bought Feist's new album, Metals, which I'm definitely excited to get into, since I expressed in a past entry how psyched I was that she was coming out with something new. I've only listened to two songs from it so far, and I can already feel a completely different vibe than the one that resonated on The Reminder, but I have a feeling that this album is going to be great, and I haven't even gotten a chance to fully dive into it.
That's all I got for today. Peace kids.
After a dear friend posted a video of Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit singing a tribute of one of my favorite Patti Smith songs, "Dancing Barefoot," I took it upon myself to check these sisters out, and I'm glad I did. First Aid Kit is one of those groups that just gets under your skin, whether you want them to or not. The harmonization in their vocals, the sincerity of their words, and the connection from singer to listener just takes hold, and it's easy to become lost in their sound. Here's a video for their song, "Ghost Town."
Also, I recently bought Feist's new album, Metals, which I'm definitely excited to get into, since I expressed in a past entry how psyched I was that she was coming out with something new. I've only listened to two songs from it so far, and I can already feel a completely different vibe than the one that resonated on The Reminder, but I have a feeling that this album is going to be great, and I haven't even gotten a chance to fully dive into it.
That's all I got for today. Peace kids.
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