Welcome, to beattastic.
If you're wondering how this blog got that name...so am I.
Anyways, because I'm too cheap to talk about modern albums, I'm going to look at one of my favorite not-too-new ones, This Desert Life by Counting Crows.
Are you beginning to notice a trend?
Anyways, This Desert Life.
Now, tell me an original Counting Crows song.
Besides Mr. Jones and Hanginaround.
No, Big Yellow Taxi was originally someone else.
See? Not easy.
First off, I just love the cover and all of the photo artwork for this CD, especially on the cover and Colorblind.
Everybody knows Hanginaround. I love that song. But the other songs on this album are prizes.
Let's go in order.
After Hanginaround comes Mrs. Potter's Lullaby. Again, I love this song. I once rewrote it for my jazz band teacher on his last day.
Good rhythm, good lyrics. Moving on.
Next comes Amy Hit the Atmosphere. A slower tune in contrast to the first two tracks. The part that comes before the chorus always gives me chills.
On to Four Days. I don't hate this song, but I'm not a big fan of it, either. I could go either way.
Then there's All My Friends. There's a word for what the chorus does, sounding like it's major when it's minor, but I can't think of it. Good song.
Up next is High Life. I didn't really like this song to start, but it grew on me. Nice stuff.
Following that is Colorblind. I. Love. This. Song. I even learned how to perform it. The repetition only solidifies it's awesome.
Then comes I Wish I Was A Girl. Not one of my favorites, but an okay song nonetheless.
Next is Speedway. It doesn't really stick in the mind. It's okay, but it's no single.
Almost last is St. Robinson in His Cadillac Dream. One of my favorites. It's got a mellow feel to it that you're used to from the Counting Crows, but it's not sad.
Last is the hidden track, Kid Things. It's got kind of a country feel to it, which is kind of strange to hear. Still, it's a good track.
All in all, buy this album.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Catch-22 and Plans
Hey there, party people.
Unless you can't party. In that case, I'm sorry for you.
Anyways, I was recently listening to Bloc Party's Plans when I noticed some similiarities between it and Catch-22. Allow me to list a few examples.
1. "Wake up dreamer" and "vipers to come for you in your sleep" relate to Hungry Joe. He's always terrified in his nightmares, and his comrades have to wake him, as he always cries out loudly in the night.
2. "Leave the weak, leave the young." "I'm walking out without you. You will kill or be killed. It's about progress." Definitely relates to Yossarian's goal to "live forever or die in the attempt."
3. "Such a nice guy" is just about how "Yo Yo's Roomies" describe Yossarian.
4. "So kiss me before it all gets complicated" relates to the relationship between Yossarian and (I'm not sure about this character, so correct me if I'm wrong) the maid with the lime-colored panties, what with Yossarian loving her despite her being the only woman he can't fall in love with.
5. "We will run backwards" in relation to Yossarian's fear of death and paranoia driving him to walk backwards in order to avoid being snuck up on.
6. "Such a nice guy" and "you tell me everything twice" are The Texan and Guiseppe-the man who saw everything twice-respectively, both being men that Yossarian met in the hospital. They're mentioned in the same sentence of the song.
7. "We're all scared of the future" relates to the scene in which Major Major says: 'That’s nothing to be ashamed of,' Major Major counseled him kindly. 'We’re all afraid.'
Well, what do you think? Did Bloc Party base their song off of Catch-22? Did I miss anything? Put anything you have to say right down below. In the comments. Where it should go.
See you on the flipside.
~EdFail
Unless you can't party. In that case, I'm sorry for you.
Anyways, I was recently listening to Bloc Party's Plans when I noticed some similiarities between it and Catch-22. Allow me to list a few examples.
1. "Wake up dreamer" and "vipers to come for you in your sleep" relate to Hungry Joe. He's always terrified in his nightmares, and his comrades have to wake him, as he always cries out loudly in the night.
2. "Leave the weak, leave the young." "I'm walking out without you. You will kill or be killed. It's about progress." Definitely relates to Yossarian's goal to "live forever or die in the attempt."
3. "Such a nice guy" is just about how "Yo Yo's Roomies" describe Yossarian.
4. "So kiss me before it all gets complicated" relates to the relationship between Yossarian and (I'm not sure about this character, so correct me if I'm wrong) the maid with the lime-colored panties, what with Yossarian loving her despite her being the only woman he can't fall in love with.
5. "We will run backwards" in relation to Yossarian's fear of death and paranoia driving him to walk backwards in order to avoid being snuck up on.
6. "Such a nice guy" and "you tell me everything twice" are The Texan and Guiseppe-the man who saw everything twice-respectively, both being men that Yossarian met in the hospital. They're mentioned in the same sentence of the song.
7. "We're all scared of the future" relates to the scene in which Major Major says: 'That’s nothing to be ashamed of,' Major Major counseled him kindly. 'We’re all afraid.'
Well, what do you think? Did Bloc Party base their song off of Catch-22? Did I miss anything? Put anything you have to say right down below. In the comments. Where it should go.
See you on the flipside.
~EdFail
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Pandora Radio and Plastic Beach
Well...this is awkward.
Not really. Just felt like saying that.
Anyways, I recently discovered the rampant joys that Pandora Radio can bring. However, I can't bring myself to pull away from my "Catch 22 Radio" and make more radio stations.
It's still pretty awesome.
Anyways, I've got a review that's been kind of overdue. Had I remembered that I could blog about it, I would have long ago. That's right, it's time for a review of Gorillaz's recent release, Plastic Beach.
So. I bought this album based off of, basically, All Alone and Feel Good Inc. It cost me about ten dollars, and was well worth the cash.
All of the tracks are great and very well put together. While it was a bit strange to hear Snoop Dogg, I still liked it.
There are, as always, a few things that I didn't like. The most prominent one is that almost all of the tracks are collaborations, though rarely is it an even balance. Mostly, it's all of the one artist, and the Gorillaz at the chorus. The songs are still good, but it's a Gorillaz album. Give me some Gorillaz.
The one song that seems to pull off an even balance is the prime single, Stylo. Bobby Womack is featured, but not more so than the Gorillaz.
I still love this album. The instrumental intro makes it seem like an epic of sorts. I love White Flag's drum/flute intro, providing a good Latin feel. Some Kind of Nature makes many shifts from minor to major and back again, creating a great contrast.
My favorite song on the album, though, is Sweepstakes. Even though it's almost if not all Mos Def, it's got a great flow, a strong beat, and is catchy as hell.
Anyways. That's my review.
Catch you on the flipside.
~Ed
Not really. Just felt like saying that.
Anyways, I recently discovered the rampant joys that Pandora Radio can bring. However, I can't bring myself to pull away from my "Catch 22 Radio" and make more radio stations.
It's still pretty awesome.
Anyways, I've got a review that's been kind of overdue. Had I remembered that I could blog about it, I would have long ago. That's right, it's time for a review of Gorillaz's recent release, Plastic Beach.
So. I bought this album based off of, basically, All Alone and Feel Good Inc. It cost me about ten dollars, and was well worth the cash.
All of the tracks are great and very well put together. While it was a bit strange to hear Snoop Dogg, I still liked it.
There are, as always, a few things that I didn't like. The most prominent one is that almost all of the tracks are collaborations, though rarely is it an even balance. Mostly, it's all of the one artist, and the Gorillaz at the chorus. The songs are still good, but it's a Gorillaz album. Give me some Gorillaz.
The one song that seems to pull off an even balance is the prime single, Stylo. Bobby Womack is featured, but not more so than the Gorillaz.
I still love this album. The instrumental intro makes it seem like an epic of sorts. I love White Flag's drum/flute intro, providing a good Latin feel. Some Kind of Nature makes many shifts from minor to major and back again, creating a great contrast.
My favorite song on the album, though, is Sweepstakes. Even though it's almost if not all Mos Def, it's got a great flow, a strong beat, and is catchy as hell.
Anyways. That's my review.
Catch you on the flipside.
~Ed
Friday, May 14, 2010
First post and Tenderoni
All right, party people. Who can guess what this blog will be about?
That's right, music!
So to start, I'm going to take a look at "Tenderoni," the first single from Kele Okereke's debut album, "The Boxer." But first, a little history.
Kele was the lead singer for my favorit band, Bloc Party, who recently went on hiatus and all started doing different things. Russel Lissack (guitarist) joined Pin Me Down, Gordon Moakes (bassist/keyboaridst) is touring with Ash, and Matt Tong (drummer) is doing...drummer things.
The song sounds quite unlike any Bloc Party song, which I take to be a good thing, that Kele's forging his own path. I like this song, but it's not one of my favorites.
When I first heard this song, I thought "Oh fuck, Kele's been autotuned," but then I realized that that was just his style. And his Britishness. He sounds perfectly fine, and he has yet to resort to speaking instead of singing. I hope he never will.
This song is heavily techno, but that doesn't do much for me either way.
I do have one qualm with this song, and that's that, on the chorus, Kele's words become indecipherable and difficult to hear. I at first thought that it was just sound effects that sounded like words, like the chorus on Bloc Party's "Ares," but then realized that his singing was just being covered up by all of the techno.
All in all, it's a pretty decent song. Go ahead and give it a listen, and post your comments right below. If you have any.
Peace.
~Ed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdQioZHYpvQ
That's right, music!
So to start, I'm going to take a look at "Tenderoni," the first single from Kele Okereke's debut album, "The Boxer." But first, a little history.
Kele was the lead singer for my favorit band, Bloc Party, who recently went on hiatus and all started doing different things. Russel Lissack (guitarist) joined Pin Me Down, Gordon Moakes (bassist/keyboaridst) is touring with Ash, and Matt Tong (drummer) is doing...drummer things.
The song sounds quite unlike any Bloc Party song, which I take to be a good thing, that Kele's forging his own path. I like this song, but it's not one of my favorites.
When I first heard this song, I thought "Oh fuck, Kele's been autotuned," but then I realized that that was just his style. And his Britishness. He sounds perfectly fine, and he has yet to resort to speaking instead of singing. I hope he never will.
This song is heavily techno, but that doesn't do much for me either way.
I do have one qualm with this song, and that's that, on the chorus, Kele's words become indecipherable and difficult to hear. I at first thought that it was just sound effects that sounded like words, like the chorus on Bloc Party's "Ares," but then realized that his singing was just being covered up by all of the techno.
All in all, it's a pretty decent song. Go ahead and give it a listen, and post your comments right below. If you have any.
Peace.
~Ed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdQioZHYpvQ
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