Been awhile since I’ve rapped at y’all about music and what not, and the truth is I feared my musical revolution was over. In reality though I just got up in the world of Podcasts, especially those related to a certain time bending group of castaways. Anyhoo it’s summer, the podcasts are drying up, (hey Jay and Jack stick to Lost) and there’s a boatload of new music out there.
Mini Album Review: The Fratellis- Here We Stand
These guys authored my favorite iPod ad song ever with 2007’s Flathead and I immediately ate up all things Fratelli. So when their new album hit (I refuse to say dropped) a few weeks back, I downloaded it without thinking…oops. While not a bad listening experience the new tracks lack the infectious pop rock groove that carried the band previously. There are a few stand outs including the wonderfully named “Jesus Stole my Baby” and “Stragglers Moon” but otherwise I’d pass on this one and pick up their last effort, Costello Music.
Mini Album Review: Mates of State- Re-Arrange Us I’ve been a casual fan of Mate of State for some years now but never have made the leap to actually spending my (somewhat) hard earned cash. That changed after seeing their recent performance on Conan O’Brian. On the show they played a song off their latest album called “My Only Offer” and I dare say it might be my favorite song of 2008. Their simple piano/drum interplay is buoyed by blaring horns that fill the sonic sphere. Almost every track features the quick pace and musical excitement that longtime fans are already familiar with.
Top 5 on my iPod
5. Pork and Beans- Weezer
While the album is nothing new and overall the boys seem to be creatively stuck, this track takes you back to old school Weezer. Of course the funny story behind this is that for once we can thank a music executive. Apparently they told Rivers and company that the new album lacked a hit single and sent them back to the drawing board. The result is this tongue in cheek assault on pop culture that features one of the band’s best guitar tracks in years.
4. The Fratellis- Jesus Stole My Baby (see above)
3. The Ting Tings- That’s Not My NamePop mixed with electronica mixed is how my partner describes this band. They could easily be played in clubs but they also have the type of infectious chorus you expect from a Top 40 hit. This might be summer “scream in my car” song that will scare truckers on the interstate.
2. Mates of State- My Only Offer (see above)
1. Busta Rhymes- Don’t Touch Me Now (Throw Da Water On ‘Em)Welcome back Busta Bust…it’s been too long. For the first time in over 5 years I’m hearing a true Busta song and it’s awesome beyond belief. The quick delivery, the heavy beats, it’s all there. I’m not sure this career rehab (see the horrible Linkin Park song) but it’s a step in the right direction.
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