There is a new Interpol song out and it's called Pioneer.
I fuckin' love Interpol. They sound like stoned monks with minor hints of being electric (in a Muse sort of way). Unfortunately, all I have of the new song is a Youtube video of them performing the song at a concert in Canada. And perhaps it does not do the song and the band justice.
For now, I'll be giving it three stars. But I think if I hear the studio version at least a couple of times, it may go up to four.
Song Rating: ***
Link: Pioneer by Interpol
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Friday, April 20, 2007
Brianstorm by Arctic Monkeys
Thank God for ritmono.blogspot, and I was able to download the leak of Favorite Worst Nightmare, the new album by the Arctic Monkeys.
Promises to be different than 'What People Say I Am, That's What I Am Not' are indeed achieved. More full-on, as the band stated.
Brianstorm (not Brainstorm), what I think would be the lead off single for the new album, is sort of like a lighter System of a Down. The song starts of really really fast, like firing guns in a John Woo movie before slowly mellowing down in the middle and coming out firing again in the end.
Overall, the song shows that one of my favorite bands last year (eventhough overhyped) still has the ability to deliver good work.
Song Rating: ***
Promises to be different than 'What People Say I Am, That's What I Am Not' are indeed achieved. More full-on, as the band stated.
Brianstorm (not Brainstorm), what I think would be the lead off single for the new album, is sort of like a lighter System of a Down. The song starts of really really fast, like firing guns in a John Woo movie before slowly mellowing down in the middle and coming out firing again in the end.
Overall, the song shows that one of my favorite bands last year (eventhough overhyped) still has the ability to deliver good work.
Song Rating: ***
Sunday, April 8, 2007
What I've Done by Linkin Park
Way back in 2000, when I first heard One Step Closer by Linkin Park on the radio, I immediately liked what I heard. There was just something about the band that I knew they were going to be huge. And sure enough, they did, and became one of the biggest, if not the biggest band on the planet.
But soon after, my interest in LP waned, and I think I just grew up and graduated from rap-rock / nu metal to lo-fi indie pop-rock. I was one of those who wanted Chester Bennington out of LP (he is an amazing vocalist, and his talent is just being wasted with the rap rock crap).
Anyway, today, I happen to stumble upon Linkin Park's latest video, What I've Done. No Mike Shinoda's MC-ing, and minimal shots of Joe Hahn headbanging to his turntable. Great.
I've read that LP wanted to change it up a bit (adding instruments like banjo, which seems to be the rage these days, after Sufjan Stevens made it uso). The song still sounds like LP (minus the rap part), and I think it's something the high school kids of today will love.
I don't like LP as much as I did anymore, but I still think this is a generally good song.
Song Rating: ***
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Link: What I've Done by Linkin Park video
But soon after, my interest in LP waned, and I think I just grew up and graduated from rap-rock / nu metal to lo-fi indie pop-rock. I was one of those who wanted Chester Bennington out of LP (he is an amazing vocalist, and his talent is just being wasted with the rap rock crap).
Anyway, today, I happen to stumble upon Linkin Park's latest video, What I've Done. No Mike Shinoda's MC-ing, and minimal shots of Joe Hahn headbanging to his turntable. Great.
I've read that LP wanted to change it up a bit (adding instruments like banjo, which seems to be the rage these days, after Sufjan Stevens made it uso). The song still sounds like LP (minus the rap part), and I think it's something the high school kids of today will love.
I don't like LP as much as I did anymore, but I still think this is a generally good song.
Song Rating: ***
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Link: What I've Done by Linkin Park video
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Phantom Limb by the Shins
In the movie 'Garden State', Natalie Portman claimed that listening to the song 'New Slang' by the Shins 'will change your life'. Not exactly life changing bordering on classic status for me, but the Shins is one band that I often consider when looking for something I can ignore to fill the airwaves. (Note: Something I can ignore is a good thing)
Phantom Limb, the first single of their latest album 'Wincing the Night Away', could be labeled as vintage Shins. It carries the same solemn harmonies and is neither quirky nor draining. Just steady, steady enough to wince the night away.
Song Rating: ***
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Link: Phantom Limb by the Shins Video
Phantom Limb, the first single of their latest album 'Wincing the Night Away', could be labeled as vintage Shins. It carries the same solemn harmonies and is neither quirky nor draining. Just steady, steady enough to wince the night away.
Song Rating: ***
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Link: Phantom Limb by the Shins Video
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
DV by Cambio
Didn't think I'd be able to update eh? :D I plan to keep my promise bitches :D
DV, I like the concept of this song, I mean the lyrics are simple. If you grew up around Manila, then you'd be veeerrrry very familiar with the lyrics since they are street names and places around metro manila.. When you first hear the riffs it grabs your attention immediately and then Diego Mapa, starts "singing" well because I don't know if he intended it to sound like he's just speaking or he is really trying.. but that's his style I guess.. composed of rock-allstars, Cambio was formerly known as the E-heads who were formerly known as the Eraserheads now composed of Diego Mapa (Pedicab, Monsterbot), Buddy Zabala (The Dawn), Raimund Marasigan (Sandwich), Kris Dancel (Fatal Posporos), Ebe Dancel (Sugarfree, Wolfmann+), and Mike Dizon (I think). I really don't enjoy the part where Diego shouts and the bridge, and then a guitar solo enters.. It sounds a lot like noise and reverb combined. Some may find it nice, I found it too raw. not for me.. but what made up for it was Ebe's backing vocals towards the songs end. :)
Song Rating ***
DV, I like the concept of this song, I mean the lyrics are simple. If you grew up around Manila, then you'd be veeerrrry very familiar with the lyrics since they are street names and places around metro manila.. When you first hear the riffs it grabs your attention immediately and then Diego Mapa, starts "singing" well because I don't know if he intended it to sound like he's just speaking or he is really trying.. but that's his style I guess.. composed of rock-allstars, Cambio was formerly known as the E-heads who were formerly known as the Eraserheads now composed of Diego Mapa (Pedicab, Monsterbot), Buddy Zabala (The Dawn), Raimund Marasigan (Sandwich), Kris Dancel (Fatal Posporos), Ebe Dancel (Sugarfree, Wolfmann+), and Mike Dizon (I think). I really don't enjoy the part where Diego shouts and the bridge, and then a guitar solo enters.. It sounds a lot like noise and reverb combined. Some may find it nice, I found it too raw. not for me.. but what made up for it was Ebe's backing vocals towards the songs end. :)
Song Rating ***
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