why: one of my favorite bands of all time, I've been listening to this album a lot recently since I got their self-titled on reprinted vinyl in the mail the other day... soooooo good. Here's an acoustic performance of probably my favorite song from the record - "Montauk".
Friday, March 12, 2010
WE'LL DO IT LIVE! - Portugal. The Man
who: Portugal. The Man
why: holy hell these guys are amazing live... if you've never seen 'em, you need to. Here they are performing "The Dead Dog" off of their new album 'American Ghetto'.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Thursday Night Fights - March 11, 2010
who: Coheed and Cambria
why: in anticipation for this year's prequel album 'Year of the Black Rainbow', I've decided to propose the question over which era of Coheed people prefer... I can't help but love Claudio Sanchez... the dude's hair has more charisma than you, but this whole "I can't decide what genre i'm in mix of metal riffs and mythologically epic vocals" thing is getting a little bit old. Anyone else miss old Coheed besides me?
"A Favor House Atlantic" - 'In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3' - 2003
VS.
"The Broken" - 'Year of the Black Rainbow' - 2010
WE'LL DO IT ACOUSTIC! - New Found Glory
who: New Found Glory
why: my last live video for the day... I promise? NFG take it back a ways and perform "Something I Call Personality". WHERE'S IAN?!
WE'LL DO IT LIVE! - Manchester Orchestra
who: Manchester Orchestra
why: because I've been going overkill on the live videos recently... and the latest addition is from Andy Hull and his boys' performance last night on Jimmy Kimmel. Every track on 'Mean Everything to Nothing' approaches perfection, but "In My Teeth" was one of the few I have yet to see live and I'm glad they hardened it a little for the performance. Any thoughts on the new drummer, or how cracked out the keyboardist always looks? I love everything about this band.
PS: who wants to go see them with me March 23rd at the Metro in Chicago?!
PS: who wants to go see them with me March 23rd at the Metro in Chicago?!
WE'LL DO IT ACOUSTIC! - Four Year Strong
who: Four Year Strong
why: JUST LOOK AT THAT BEARD! Seriously though... if you haven't listened to 'Enemy of the World' yet, get on that shit.
"One Step at a Time"
"Your Song"
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
WE'LL DO IT LIVE! - Freelance Whales
who: Freelance Whales
why: are no strangers to live performances. I'm jealous of those of you lucky enough to live in the Brooklyn area... you get free shows!!!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
New Release Tuesday - March 9, 2010
So many musics.
This week's unrated notables:
- Ted Leo and the Pharmacists - 'The Brutalist Bricks'
- Daughters - 'Daughters'
- Gorillaz - 'Plastic Beach'
[06.]
Before Their Eyes - 'Untouchable'
tf: nope. 
Alright this is way, way poppier than I was expecting, but they earn points for the good production value, and it's actually pretty memorable even if you don't like it. I never listened to their 2008 release 'The Dawn of Their Death', and I guess I must have missed their contraction of the infamous scenester-pop disease that seems to be infecting the masses lately as well. This isn't doing it for me at all.
[05.]
The Bled - 'Heat Fetish'
tf: nahhh. 
I didn't get very far into this release before I had already figured out I didn't like it. It's definitely not terrible, but I know I'll never get the urge to listen to it... Wasn't disappointed. Wasn't impressed. It's just not for me.
[04.]
Isles and Glaciers - 'The Hearts of Lonely People' EP
tf: aight. 
I don't know what it is... but ever since Jonny left DGD, he hasn't sounded the same to me. He's obviously still probably technically one of the greatest vocalists in the business - he has the range of an R&B singer, it's a bit ridiculous... but I don't get the same intensity or passion from him that I used to, and it's disappointing. I don't really like the whole "super-group" idea either... unless it's The Sound of Animals Fighting, I guess... but nevertheless this EP is pretty solid and I'll definitely give it a few listens from time to time.
[03.]
House Vs. Hurricane - 'Perspectives'
tf: fasho. 
I really, really wanted to like their 2008 EP 'Forfeiture', but I just never really got into it. I've listened to it a bunch of times, but it never really grabbed my attention entirely. When I listen to these guys, I can't help but compare them in my head to being a half a step below Sky Eats Airplane... and it's annoying to me that I can't like them as much as I want to. I have a sinking suspicion that 'Perspectives' will have the same effect. As of now, I' definitely like it, but I can't tell if it'll be enough to continue to spark my interest. I hope I can find the time to give it a few more listens... but I guess what I'm saying is I won't be surprised if I don't.
[02.]
We Were Promised Jetpacks - 'The Last Place You'll Look' EP
tf: fasho.
Keeping in mind that I'm a bit of a sucker for accents... this EP has a lot of potential to be a grower. Nothing too crazy to get overly excited about... short, simple, sweet and the first I've ever heard from these dudes... this could be my sleeper pick for this year's list.
[01.]
Four Year Strong - 'Enemy of the World'
tf: yaysh. 
Yes. I've been waiting for this for what seems to have been forever. Since I first heard 'Rise Or Die Trying' I suppose, but mostly since there was talk that they were working on new material... which turned out to be 'Explains It All' instead of something actually worth listening to. Ouch? But now it's time. To listen to this until my eardrums can no longer handle the hardcore-infused pop-punk mastery. They can seriously own the genre in my opinion... Listen to "What the Hell is a Gigawatt?" You'll shit. I suggest you be prepared.
Next Week:
The Audition - 'Great Danger'
Envy on the Coast - 'LowCountry'
From First to Last - 'Throne to the Wolves'
Nas & Damian Marley - 'Distant Relatives'
Streetlight Manifesto - '99 Songs of a Revolution: Vol. I'
The White Stripes - 'Under Great White Northern Lights'
Monday, March 8, 2010
LMAO! - RAAAAAAAANDY
Saturday, March 6, 2010
WE'LL DO IT ADORABLE! - Now Now Every Children
who: Now Now Every Children
why: because I've never listened to them before... but the singer reminds me of a combination of Julia Styles and Mandy Moore... so I'm totally there.
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