tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25328596288860459062024-03-13T09:18:21.203-05:00A Day in the Life of a Music JunkieSirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.comBlogger228125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-52556646950431930332014-03-03T17:02:00.000-06:002014-03-03T17:02:23.059-06:00Mandy Rain - "Riot" Single<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you're looking for a song to dance to, a song to unite to, a song to get crazy to - take a listen to pop artist, Mandy Rain. Her single "Riot" dropped in February, and it's a pop dance sound that will get you dancing to the beat.</center>
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One of my favorite parts of the song is the interesting chord degression (if you will) with the lyrics:</center>
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"<i>Why don't you move it like you stole it,</i></center>
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<i>Take it like you own it,</i></center>
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<i>Touch it if you want it.</i>"</center>
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The way the music and the melody descends in half steps with the music breaking down in the background sounds really good together.</center>
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Mandy's got herself a solid set of pipes, but I feel like she could have showcased it more in this song. There were moments - especially in the bridge - where I felt like her vocals could have soared and pushed the song into its own riot-like break down but they didn't quite make it for me. Regardless though, the girl is talented and I can't wait to hear more from her!</center>
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"Riot" is available on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/riot-single/id796758613" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.</center>
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Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-52327252510085583212014-02-17T13:37:00.002-06:002014-02-17T13:37:37.398-06:00Wrecking Ball Cover Music Video<center>
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HELLO EVERYONE! Been busy with a lot of stuff, but here is one exciting thing happening today! My release of my cover music video of Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball!" Check it out and share it with all your friends and family! (:</center>
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BIG THANK YOUS to:</center>
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Director | Director of Photography | Editor: Myles Beltran<br />Music | Gaffer: Joshua Duggan<br />Special Thanks: Matthew Speer</center>
Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-71095882155427213402014-02-01T17:21:00.001-06:002014-02-01T17:21:41.324-06:00Cody Jasper Self-Titled Album Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m not gonna lie: when I
read the name Cody Jasper, I thought of the pop music genre – thank you, Cody
Simpson. I didn’t do any background
research or anything and simply listened to the album raw, and to my surprise,
Jasper’s got a rock and soul thing going on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Overall, the tracks blend
together and sound similar with the same generic song progression – guitar
riffs and drum beats – but Jasper’s vocals outshine them both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of the album exudes a slow rock sound
with raspy, rough vocals that are entertaining and sometimes sexy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, his vocals really got me in his
ballads, “Mona Lisa” and “Holy Water.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He sings with a nice deep crisp sound that makes you feel the emotion
and passion behind his words, which break your heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The album shows two caricatures
of Jasper. On one hand he can be the raunchy lustful
lover, talking about drugs and sex, but on the other, he can be a
sweet and heartfelt lover, yearning for your touch. </span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">6/10</span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyone
who knows me knows that Lucy Hale is one of my female crushes, and I’ve been
anxiously anticipating her first music single.
I’m not gonna lie: it took me by surprise because I was not expecting a
country single. When I saw her in <i>Another Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song</i>
I thought she’d be geared toward pop music.
Usually I’m not a big fan of country, but I love Lucy so I gave it a
listen. I like it…for a country
single. It’s catchy – already got the melody
stuck in my head – and I love the overarching metaphor for a guy being like a
song that “sounds good to me.” One of
the things I listen for vocally is an outstanding vocal run that usually occurs
in the last chorus, but I was a little let down because I didn’t hear anything. Overall, Lucy sounds like a countrified
version of Victoria Justice minus the crazy vocals. As far as music goes, just like the music
video (below), it’s a song you can jam to while cruising down a bare and windy
road.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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“You Sound Good to Me” is available for purchase and download on iTunes, which I just did, and is already #1 on the country charts! Check it out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Alcohol drinkers beware: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ISeeStarsMusic" target="_blank">I See Stars</a>’ music video for “Murder Mitten” will sober you up (see video below). The Michigan boys never fail to deliver
intense and engaging music videos, and this one is no exception. They incorporate messages with these videos
instead of focusing on flashy and ostentatious aesthetics, which I give them
much respect for.</span><br />
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<a href="http://musicconnection.com/stars-hallows-eve/" target="_blank">I See Stars on Halloween</a>, Devin introduced “Murder Mitten” with a little bit of
a personal background about him and Andrew Oliver’s mother being an
alcoholic. “Murder Mitten” focuses on
the repercussions of their mother’s addiction by the interweaving of home video
footage of them as kids and camera cuts of their mother drinking and losing
sight of what’s important. It’s an emotionally
driven video that will leave you struck by the end. Everything happens so fast that you barely
have time to process everything. Essentially,
the video puts your life into perspective for a moment because at the end of
the video, after witnessing an intense rush of emotion, Devin and Andrew leave
a post-script message that inspires hope for everything we do, which is a nice
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Breathe Carolina released their first single post-Kyle Evens leaving the group titled "Savages." I was genuinely very curious to see how David Schmitt would progress the band with a new crew behind him.</div>
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If you're looking for a song to dance to in your room while you're getting ready to go out for a night of partying, "Savages" is for you. Overall, it is a decent song with a catchy chorus, however, the track unfortunately feels empty without Kyle. The song emulates a pure electronic/dance feel to it, which isn't necessarily a bad thing because everyone loves moving to pumping beats, but it's not the same Breathe Carolina I'm used to rocking out to. In comparison to past musical works, even instrumentally, "Savages" loses the rock and music breakdown vibe the band normally transcends to audiences, which is disappointing. I can't even picture the song being performed in a concert venue setting because it sounds like another generic club song.</div>
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"Savages" can be streamed on Breathe's <a href="http://thisishappening.info/" target="_blank">website</a> and is available for purchase on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/savages-single/id736352198" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">New Demons</i> is a treat for old and new fans alike. Old fans will love the
progression and growth of the Michigan-natives delivering a promised heavier
album while new fans will be delighted to discover an electrocore band with
panache. They excel in
combining a hardcore and electronic sound to blend well naturally, however,
many of the breakdowns interwoven with dubstep sound contrived. The band is
notable for their rebellious demeanor, angry at world’s authority, but tracks
such as “New Demons,” “We Are Not in Kansas Anymore” and “Boris the Animal”
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Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-16496978562886258652013-10-08T18:51:00.000-05:002013-10-08T18:51:23.255-05:00Christina Grimmie - "Tell My Mama" Music Video<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Oct. 4, 2013, my girl, Grimms, released her debut music video for the single, "Tell My Mama," off of her recent album release <i>With Love</i>. Grimmie doesn't shy away from her love of gaming and comics with the utilization of a comic book theme to unfold the video's narrative. The video aesthetics include technicolor color schemes throughout, the speech and thought bubbles popping up, and not to mention, characters with hidden super powers. That's probably what I loved most about the video - it's visuality.<br />
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One thing that didn't make sense to me was the lacking presence of Grimm's mama. The video follows Grimms and the "bad boy," Luke, and their time spent together, which does make sense. However, the song lyrics make an emphasis on her mom's opinion of the boy and ultimately Grimm's relationship with her mom, so I expected Mom to be more of a major and obstacle-driven character.<br />
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Overall, the song is super catchy and easy to sing along to. It's upbeat tempo will make you wanna dance around and daydream about the cute guy you've got your eye on. Take a gander at the music video! It'll be entertaining because you're basically reading a comic book in live action!<br />
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Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-29408239344697051722013-09-13T16:16:00.000-05:002013-09-13T16:16:39.775-05:00Album Review - Travis Garland's Self-Titled Album
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 10.0pt;">After
two years in the making, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TravisGarlandMusic" target="_blank">Travis Garland</a> released his <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/AU/album/travis-garland/id692604108" target="_blank">self-titled full-length album</a> this week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A much anticipated
album by fans – they’ve been fed small portions of it through singles and his
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Fashionably Late</i> EP.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Overall, the album goes for a mature sound
with a sexy and seductive theme underlying each track – the “explicit” and "Parental Advisory" tags don't lie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Garland’s strongest suit is
the collection of crooning ballads such as “Where to Land,” “Motel Pool,” and
“Blue Electric Roses” showcasing his falsetto range and evoking a sense of
intimacy felt between two lovers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The tracks “Easy,” “Pulling My Hair,” and “Neighbor” delve deeper into the
sexy/seductive theme with suggestive lyrics that relay feelings of fatal
attraction, which make you want to dance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Garland's sound and voice have
been compared to Justin Timberlake, including claims from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Entertainment Weekly</i>, and this resemblance can be heard in
“AllSheWannaDo” featuring Casey Veggies and “Homewrecker.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> O</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13px;">riginally, </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 10pt;">Garland’s music career began in
the pop realm, but I think he’s found his niche in R&B and he should stick
to it. <b>8/10</b></span></div>
Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-5786404898086822092013-05-09T13:56:00.000-05:002013-05-09T13:56:55.102-05:00Selena Gomez - "Come and Get It"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay, I found some time to watch <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Selena" target="_blank">Selena Gomez</a>'s "Come and Get It" music video AND her live performance of it on <i>Dancing with the Stars </i>(video below). Anyone who knows me knows that I have ... let's call them "issues" with Selena as a music artist.<br />
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Let's start with the music video. Mission accomplished: Selena managed to pull off sexy without being distasteful about it. Reminiscent of her "A Year Without Rain" music video with her long flowy dresses and dark alluring eyes, Selena plays on a dark seductive side of herself she wants to unveil to the world - a blossoming beauty emerging from her Disney cocoon. That's all this video said to me. Don't get me wrong, the girl is gorgeous (and I wish I could rawwk red lipstick like her) and I'm all for growing up as a maturing young woman, but that's all this video offers.<br />
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I appreciate the attempt to bring dancing into the picture with her performances as opposed to standing there doing nothing to engage with the audience, but in all the videos I've seen of her dancing (indirectly bashing the Biebs), she's a stiff dancer.<br />
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With that said, I turn my attention to the DWTS performance. I shake my head as the music overpowered her weak vocals ... or wait, her lip-syncing performance? I thought the AMAs performance was a lip-sync gimmick but was pleasantly surprised that she sang and danced at the same time - props - but she didn't dance as much at the DWTS performance and she still lip-synced? Why.<br />
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I like to give the benefit of the doubt and believe in the underdog to succeed, but sometimes that is hard to do. Her songs are catchy - why else are they on the radio - but delivering satisfying performances that make me want to care about her music more...yeah, not happening anytime soon. Although I will admit, whenever I hear "Come and Get It" on the radio, I can't help but sing along...fun fact: did you know that I do an awesome Selena Gomez singing imitation?<br />
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This week Vans Warped Tour released Michigan-based <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wecameasromans" target="_blank">We Came As Romans</a>' lyric/music video for "King of Silence," the third single bonus track of the re-release of their last album, <i>Understanding What We've Grown to Be </i>(see video below). No doubt Vans WT released this video in order to hype up WCAR's debut to the main stage at Warped Tour this summer - stoked!<br />
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The main thing I have to say about this video is that it sounds very similar to WCAR's last single, "Hope," which they <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI5bZqO297U" target="_blank">claim is the song that embodies them</a> and would use to introduce themselves to new fans. Both songs have similar sounds as far as guitar chord progression and drum patterns and promote similar messages about standing up and screaming your own voice, however, I find "Hope" to be much more convincing. It has more of an anthem kind of feel to it as opposed to "King of Silence," which embodies more of a story being told.<br />
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One thing that I really do like about "King of Silence" is the lyrics, and especially because I'm a huge sucker for metaphorical lyrics - "don't wear that crown." I'd have to say my favorite lyric from the song is, "You can't feel on top of the world with the weight of the world on your shoulders," because it speaks to me on a personal level. To be frank, I'm about to graduate college - a great feeling at the moment but now I have to bear the pressures of the real world and start living my life. This is what WCAR does: they get to you at your level and speak to you; they feel with you.<br />
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So far I'm digging the new sound that WCAR is dealing up for their fans. It's intense without being overbearing or unbearable, and you can easily rock out to it when performed live. When you listen to their music, you can sense their drive, determination, and purpose. The trio of new songs all evoke a sense of union, a great feeling to have with other people - uniting under the religion of music.<br />
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Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-25196289787464743042013-04-09T19:02:00.001-05:002013-04-09T19:02:43.817-05:00Demi Lovato - "Heart Attack" Music Video<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm gonna make this short and sweet. Just minutes ago <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DemiLovato" target="_blank">Demi Lovato</a> released the <a href="http://smarturl.it/HeartAttackVideo" target="_blank">music video</a> for "Heart Attack," the first single off of her self-titled album due May 14th 2013.<br />
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As much as I love Demi, this video didn't meet my expectations. I appreciate the edginess in it, but it seemed more like random cuts of her close up. Don't get me wrong, the girl is gorgeous but it wasn't as entertaining as her past ones have been. If you watch or have watched it already, you might know what I'm talking about when I say, what's with the black oil? I understand it's artsy and visually pleasurable, but I also thought that was random too. It's a mixed feeling - I like it but at the same time I don't get it. Maybe it's because I'm a screenwriter that I try to make a story out of everything, and I didn't see one in this video. Take a gander and see for yourself.<br />
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But nonetheless, the song is still wonderful. I listen to it at least once everyday. I jam out to it in the car whenever I can. And I still can't wait til it's available at the local karaoke bars around here. If you haven't yet, go purchase it on iTunes and pre-order her album!Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-58061345084593667502013-03-05T12:00:00.000-06:002013-03-05T12:00:03.153-06:00The Etiquette - "Hot Tonight"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is an exciting day because <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theetiquettemusic" target="_blank">The Etiquette</a> is finally releasing its first single, and it's purchasable on iTunes so get to it! Fans of Empire Holiday would probably recognize Mando Aldas and Paul Wade (pictured left and center, respectively), and they're coming back into the music scene with this project!<br />
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If you like techno dance music, you will enjoy "Hot Tonight." It's fairly easy to picture this song being played a popular club downtown. With sensual vocals at the verses, just imagine yourself at a club dancing real close with an attractive stranger and they whisper in your ear. The club is packed, dark, and only illuminated with flashing colorful lights. The lyrics even allude to that kind of atmosphere.<br />
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Something very interesting about the song would have to be the rap/breakdown at the bridge, partly because it is unexpected. You're grooving to an electronic sound then you're hit with rap. It's brief, but still keeps you sucked into the music.<br />
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In some aspects, the song overall reminds me of Enrique's Iglesias's more recent club sound, and that is not a bad thing - it just screams sexy. What really has me intrigued is the way the music makes you want to dance, especially at the chorus with the pumping beat pulsating underneath the melody. This song is made to make people dance - there's no way you can stand or sit still when listening to this song. Got me fist pumping that's for sure.Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-25404464501671743532013-02-25T17:27:00.002-06:002013-02-25T17:30:29.311-06:00Demi Lovato - "Heart Attack"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/DemiLovato" target="_blank">Demi Lovato</a> pulled an All Time Low and released her single, "Heart Attack," a week early than originally planned (March 4th 2013). I saw my friend, <a href="http://albumconfessions.blogspot.com/2013/02/demi-lovatos-heart-attack-single-review.html" target="_blank">Luis</a>, post about it and nearly died and couldn't wait to give it a listen, and I have to say, I'm digging it.<br />
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The song's lyrics speak of being afraid to fall in love, feeling insecure when attracted to someone, giving us the impulse to put up walls to protect ourselves, which is a common feeling relatable to many people. As far as the sound goes, I went through her past albums to see if I could hear some similarities, but there isn't something that can match this single's sound. In my opinion, the song, overall, embodies and showcases different sounds compiled into one: electronic, acoustic, and slow pop (if that makes sense). The first few seconds kind of worried me because it seemed so random, but the rest of the song redeems itself. I admire Demi for branching out to new types of sounds with each album, and it make me excited to hear the rest of the anticipated album.<br />
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Maybe it's the inner-Demi in me, but I'm ready to learn the lyrics and melodies so I can jam to this when it hits radio and local karaoke joints. The melodies in "Heart Attack" are easy to learn - listening to the song several times will get you singing along. No matter how much the music's sound changes, her vocal performance never ceases to amaze me and her fans. Even with songs that I doubt any vocal range can be shown off in, she manages to prove me wrong. As always, Demi continues to deliver with her amazing vocals, and that's the best part of her music.<br />
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"Heart Attack" is available on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/heart-attack-single/id605843703" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, so go get it!<br />
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Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-46057226329954576912013-01-04T11:44:00.000-06:002013-01-04T11:44:17.400-06:00We Came As Romans - "Hope"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To kick off 2013, I want to write about <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wecameasromans" target="_blank">We Came As Romans</a>' new song "Hope" (below), a second single to follow "Let These Words Last."<br />
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I don't think that We Came As Romans can write a song that I won't like. For this particular song, I thoroughly enjoy Kyle's vocals cause he intensifies it by nearly going into unclean vocals. One more vocal push going into and coming out of the chorus and he would be joining Dave.<br />
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The song's message proposes the idea of leading people through hope, and it's time to stand up and make a voice for yourself. I love when bands make songs like this that encourage listeners to believe in themselves.<br />
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"Hope" sounds like it'd be a really good intense song to rock out to live, and I HOPE I get the chance to February 16th when they come to Austin on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wecameasromans/app_123966167614127" target="_blank">Take Action Tour</a> with The Used. They'll definitely get the crowd going with this one. The chorus almost acts as a unified chant, with lyrics easy to learn, and shouting them at a live show would bring the audience together.<br />
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Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-5058499167320511282013-01-01T19:18:00.000-06:002013-01-01T19:18:02.480-06:00My Top 10 Songs for 2012
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Hello readers! I am alive and well.
What can I say besides <b>sorry</b> for the big lack of post this
past semester. It was a busy and hard one, so I've made it a new year's
resolution to post regularly from now on! (: I've lost my sense of form
and structure with my writing, so bear with me with the differing writing style
- that's something that I'll have to pick back up when I resume my blogging!<o:p></o:p></div>
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So here is something to sink your teeth into to
make for the lost time for the last six months - it'll give you a taste for
what music I was into in my absence. This is my top ten songs list for
2012 and it's not based on hits, popularity or merit; these are the songs that
I listened to a lot and/or really enjoy minus how many times I've heard them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. "King For a Day" by: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PierceTheVeil" target="_blank">Pierce theVeil</a> feat. Kellin Quinn<o:p></o:p></div>
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I seriously love listening to this song over and
over. It's the perfect combination of Pierce the Veil and Sleeping With
Sirens (Quinn), and it never gets old. I don't know what it is about the
song that keeps attracting me, but I never skip it and frequently start it as
my playlist when I'm doing school work or getting ready for a hot date.
For my blog, it's the <a href="http://sirisvay.blogspot.com/2012/08/pierce-veil-ft-kellin-quinn-king-for.html" target="_blank">most read</a> and <a href="http://sirisvay.blogspot.com/2012/06/pierce-veil-king-for-day.html" target="_blank">second most read</a> post. For the
music world, according to Alternative Press, it's the number one collaboration
song.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. "Your Body" (explicit) by:
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/christinaaguilera" target="_blank">Christina Aguilera</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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I really like this version of the song, but
unfortunately it’s not even a real version of it. I say that because it’s explicit with the
words “fuck your body” as opposed to “love your body” and that version isn’t
even available on iTunes or her album, AND this version is in a faster temper
which better matches the song in my opinion.
The clean slower version on the album and iTunes is not as exciting.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. "Somewhere in Neverland" by: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alltimelow" target="_blank">All Time Low</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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This is one of my favorite songs on the <i>Don’t Panic </i>album. It’s very catchy and fun to sing and dance
to. I wrote a post about it that you can
read my post <a href="http://sirisvay.blogspot.com/2012/09/im-not-surprised-i-love-all-time-low.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. "Ballroom Murder" by: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/empireholiday" target="_blank">Empire Holiday</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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My friends never cease to amaze me with their
talent. This song is probably one of
their best cause it’s upbeat and intense and you will be fist pumping to
it. Read my post <a href="http://sirisvay.blogspot.com/2012/04/empire-holiday-ballroom-murder.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. "Glad You Came" (cover) by: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wecameasromans" target="_blank">We Came As Romans</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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When I heard this song drop from the <i>Punk Goes Pop Vol. 5</i> album, I listened
to it maybe ten times. I honestly like
it better than the original because it enhances The Wanted’s catchniess, and of
course I always appreciate Stephen’s unclean vocals that add some intensity to
the song.<o:p></o:p></div>
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6. "Filth Friends Unite" by: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ISeeStarsMusic" target="_blank">I See Stars</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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This song, its message, and its <a href="http://sirisvay.blogspot.com/2012/08/i-see-stars-filth-friends-unite-music.html" target="_blank">music video</a> all
contribute to its goodness. Read my post
about it <a href="http://sirisvay.blogspot.com/2012/01/i-see-stars-new-song-filth-friends.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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7. "Kiss You" by: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/onedirectionmusic" target="_blank">One Direction</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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I admit, I have a soft spot for One Direction. When all their songs were leaking out, the 30
seconds of this song instantly hooked me and I listened to those 30 seconds
many many times and couldn’t wait for the album to drop. The song is incredibly catchy and upbeat, and
much like most of One Direction’s songs, it’ll make you happy no matter what.<o:p></o:p></div>
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8. "Bangarang" by: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/skrillex" target="_blank">Skrillex</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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I just really like this song, okay?<o:p></o:p></div>
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9. "I Knew You Were Trouble" by:
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/TaylorSwift" target="_blank">Taylor Swift</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Two words: guilty pleasure. I do not like Taylor Swift, but I cannot deny
that her music is undeniably catchy.
Whenever this song comes on, I will never hesitate to turn up the volume
to jam to it. What I find troubling is
that my favorite part of the song is the (failed) attempt to integrate dubstep
into the song – even though it doesn’t work, I am still drawn to it for some reason.<o:p></o:p></div>
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10. "Abby Lee" by: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TravisGarlandMusic" target="_blank">Travis Garland</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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I have a soft spot for Travis as well.
His voice is amazing and sexy, and he could probably sing a song about
tuna sandwiches and still make me love it.
His range always impresses me, and I hope he goes far in the music
industry. Read my track-by-track review
of his <i>Fashionably Late</i> EP <a href="http://sirisvay.blogspot.com/2012/10/travis-garlands-fashionably-late-ep.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Well, that’s my top ten for 2012.
Let me know what you guys think or share some songs that were on your
top ten! I promise to do my best to post
regularly. I have a growing list for
“Siri’s Bands to Listen to,” and I’m excited to listen to their music and share
them with you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I hope you all have had a wonderful holiday and had a happy new
year! Let’s make it an unforgettable
one!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/TravisGarlandMusic" target="_blank">Travis Garland</a> released his latest EP <i>Fashionably Late</i> Monday October 22nd 2012, and this is my track-by-track review of it. Overall, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Fashionably
Late</i> emulates an 80s R&B sound, which works well with Travis’s crooning
falsetto that will give girls chills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s a sexy EP with Travis not shy to allude to making love with a girl
with his lyrics and the utilization of his talented voice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Something unique that I noticed is that each
song shows Travis as a three-dimensional and diverse artist that can do it all
and doesn’t have to be categorized in just one genre of music.</div>
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Within seconds of hearing the song, I instantly thought of it sounding like a Michael Jackson song - not a specific one but emulated MJ's kind of sound. The combination of the melodic beats in the background and the vocal harmony blends at the chorus contribute to the sound of an MJ tune, and I dig it. Obviously from the title, the song is about sex and lust, and this boy doesn't love and just wants to satisfy his sexual needs. So who wants to have that job?</div>
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This song has more of a gospel sound to it with organic chords and the theme of religion. In addressing the girl, Abby Lee, Travis preaches and asks God for forgiveness for having sinful thoughts about her, and she makes him believe. His serenading invites her to have her way with him (i.e. his sinful thoughts) with temptations that "feel good." The song also showcases proof of his vocal worth - just listen to his gospel descants at the last chorus (which remind me of live performances by Brendon Urie) and you are guaranteed to have feels for him.</div>
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This one was probably my favorite off the entire EP. It's an acoustic R&B song that really shows off his crooning voice, which, in my opinion, is his selling point. When listening to this song, I imagine a music video of him singing at a beach house porch in Hawaii at sunset, or maybe this song could be featured in a romantic comedy or something because it follows more of a traditional love song framework, which strays away from his previous two songs about sinful and lustful love.</div>
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The last track of the EP takes on a techno sound with the beat dropping in the background, and I'll admit that it kind of reminds me of something that Justin Bieber would produce. Even though I'm not a fan of the Biebs, I still like Travis's song mainly because it really, really shows off his vocal range. He uses more of his pop chest voice as opposed to his falsetto crooning that builds intensity at the chorus with a crazy melody. If you're not convinced by now that this boy is talented, this is the song to listen to. </div>
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You can download <i>Fashionably Late</i> for free from his <a href="http://www.travisgarland.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr site</a>, or you can listen to the songs individually on his <a href="http://www.youtube.com/TravisGarlandMusic" target="_blank">YouTube</a> page. Either way, it's four songs, so take some time to listen to it. You won't regret it.Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-20692719555167060832012-10-01T19:07:00.003-05:002012-10-01T19:09:24.190-05:00Close to Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been awhile since I've made a post like this. Band number twenty-six of Siri's "Bands to Listen to" list: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCloseToHome" target="_blank">Close to Home</a>. I heard about these Cincinnati guys from the promotion of We Came As Romans - they toured together during Scream It Like You Mean It. I trust the taste of the We Came As Romans guys, so I decided to add Close to Home to my list. Let's see what we got.<br />
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Two of the three songs I listened to had a different sound from their most recent song, "Backstabbers Need Not Apply," and I honestly think they will be in better shape if they stick to "Backstabbers" sound. The sound is much heavier and they keep the rocking momentum going, and it's easy for them to rock your ears with the up-tempo bass drum. The latest album that they have on iTunes is <i>Momentum</i>, which has been out since July 31st 2012, and if the sound resembles more of "Backstabbers," then it should rock. <br />
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One of the things I really like about Close to Home is the vocal work. I enjoy the somewhat raspy clean vocals which add a rugged aspect to their sound. In the earlier songs, the unclean vocals aren't as prevalent, so to me the music loses its heaviness and the clean vocals seem more relaxed, which isn't as engaging as I'd like.<br />
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The music overall is listening goodness, but I'm not sure if I can picture them on stage, which is a big factor to me since I love going to live shows, except for the breakdown parts because those are the easiest to envision. Right now they have no tours or shows planned, so we shall wait until they come back around!Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-478502142049662972012-09-29T23:55:00.004-05:002012-09-29T23:55:35.690-05:00All Time Low - "Outlines"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/alltimelow" target="_blank">All Time Low</a> released another single from <i>Don't Panic</i> (due in about two weeks!) called "<a href="http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/09/27/all-time-low-outlines-new-song/" target="_blank">Outlines</a>," which was featured in the promo video showing snippets from a few songs (see video below). Out of the singles they've released, this one is probably the most rock, and it makes for a perfectly good jam. I can easily rock around my room playing intense air-guitar or head bang at a live show (in a month, hey hey).<br />
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At first when I heard it, I immediately thought, "Hmm, Somewhere in Neverland is better," but after the second listen to it, it's already grown onto me and currently on repeat. Relatively around the chorus, it has the same feel as "Time Bomb" - the music progression is somewhat similar in my ears. I have a weird habit of comparing songs to "Time Bomb" a lot, and don't ask cause I don't know why.<br />
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I really like Jason Vera's vocal work at the refrain because he has a nice range; clean and crisp higher vocals. My favorite part of the song is the breakdown at the bridge. Even though it's repeated lyrics, the drums and the guitar progression sounds awesome and that's probably where I'm going to be head banging to when I see them live.<br />
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All Time Low has really been harping on this philosophy of living life and being high off of it and never letting a dull moment pass by. Not complaining cause it's a good message to put in songs. I seriously cannot wait for them to be in Texas cause I haven't seen them since April 2010 at Stubb's Outdoor venue. I have no doubts that they will put on a great show as always. November just needs to get here faster!<br />
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A couple of times this week, I
listened in on Radio 1’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Breakfast Show
with Nick Grimshaw</i> on BBC Radio, and I decided to write a review for the
show on Tuesday September 25<sup>th</sup> 2012.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, it’s only a partial review because obviously the Brits are six
hours ahead of us – the show starts 6:30AM their time and 12:30AM CST – and
runs til 10:30AM their time, 4:30AM CST…I’m not THAT dedicated to hear the
whole show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have other priorities to
attend to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I relatively stayed up until
2:30AM, which is half of the entire show.</div>
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The first thing I want to point out
that is a guilty pleasure for me (and probably a lot of other people) is: who
doesn’t enjoy listening to British people with great radio voices talk?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have me sold at British – I’m just
saying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second thing I’d like to
point out is the impressiveness of how far technology has progressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It still blows my mind that I’m able to
listen to this radio show that audiences in England are listening to at the
same time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It gives me a sense of
connectivity to the population overseas.<o:p></o:p></div>
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So Nick Grimshaw started this show
very recently, Tuesday being his third show of the series, and impressively he
was able to snag Emma Watson on the show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I looked Grimshaw up on Google, and I became unimpressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not that it’s not impressive he had Watson on
the show, it’s just he’s been doing host work for awhile and he’s replacing the
former host of the show, so essentially the show’s been around and probably has
the credibility to have a notorious actress on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to stick around
to hear her segment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As a host, I think Grimshaw has
good radio host nature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’s personable
and funny.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He relates to his audience by
talking about everyday activities, not wanting to wake up early cause everyone
can identify with that, without censoring anything – he’s not prim and
proper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every morning he plays the “Wake
Up Song” as a gimmick to “wake up” his listeners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a comedic gesture and it’s cute.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also thought it was nice of him to go
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Since this is British radio, I had
expected British artists to rule the airwaves, but I was pleasantly
surprised.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are British artists who
play on the radio, but they also played music off of America’s Top 40
list.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like this because coming from
someone who doesn’t live in England, I am able to discover new music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, personally, I was not too stoked about
hearing PSY’s “Gangnam Style.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That song
is just utterly ridiculous and I can’t believe it’s playing over in England.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Another segment on the show is “News
Beat,” where Grimshaw’s co-host, Tina, reads off news stories periodically
throughout the show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It keeps audiences
informed about current events even though this show is primarily centered
around entertainment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s interesting
to hear about the different stories but I can picture younger audiences tuning
it out and doing other activities until the regular show comes back.</div>
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The major news on Tuesday’s show
was a big announcement about the world’s current phenomenon, One
Direction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For about an hour, Grimshaw
dragged out the anticipation of everyone listening in, including the many girls
who gathered outside the studio very early.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I felt so sorry for those girls because they had school that day, 8:00AM
to be exact, and he didn’t reveal the news until ten minutes til eight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wasn’t there in person waiting for the news
and I was already slightly annoyed.<o:p></o:p><br />
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What was the big news you ask?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, next weekend each member of One
Direction will be co-hosting the radio show all day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each member will be aired at certain time slots:</div>
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(Keep in mind that these are the British times, so be a big
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>8AM – 10AM
– Liam Payne<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>10AM – 12PM
– Harry Styles<o:p></o:p></div>
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– Zayn Malik<o:p></o:p></div>
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Niall Horan<o:p></o:p></div>
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In all honesty, I don’t see this as big news, and it was
hyped up too much, especially the way Grimshaw handled it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hardly listen to the radio in the first
place unless I’m cruisin’ in my car, so this doesn’t affect me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the way that Grimshaw talked about big
news, I was expecting something related to the album or a performance or
something.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The last
segment that I listened to was a phone call with Niall Horan of One
Direction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grimshaw woke him up and
chatted with him for a bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They talked about what it would be like if Niall had a solo career cause apparently he is the most serious of the One Direction boys. <o:p></o:p>They kept the chit-chat pretty light and funny and nothing too serious. </div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Overall, it
was entertaining.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, I don’t listen
to many radio shows, but this one managed to keep my attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I probably won’t listen to it again unless
there’s something absolutely pertinent that I want to hear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give it a listen if you can stay awake that
late and enjoy some nice music and nice British voices.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Guys! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alltimelow" target="_blank">All Time Low</a> was planning on dropping their newest single, "<a href="http://rhorbinski2.tumblr.com/post/31662033951/all-time-lows-new-song-somewhere-in-neverland" target="_blank">Somewhere in Neverland</a>," from <i>Don't Panic</i> on Tuesday September 18th 2012, but I guess it leaked?! No surprise here - I am absolutely in love with it.<br />
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From within the first bit of instrumental intro, I'm already hooked from the guitar progression. One of the most profound things about this song is that it gives me the same feelings that "Time Bomb" from <i>Dirty Work</i> does for me, and that's an amazing feeling. With its hypnotic drum line, "Somewhere in Neverland" makes me wanna jump up and down and dance - hell I even wanna crowd surf to this song.<br />
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Have I ever mentioned that I'm a giant sucker for giant metaphoric songs? Well this song does a good job of capturing me because obviously Neverland is a reference to Peter Pan, yes? The lyrics cater to Wendy to run away and wanna be lost in a better reality - Neverland. The first verse accounts the boring and dull life activities of adulthood and the second verse express a yearning of a life to stay forever young, which alludes to Peter Pan never growing up.<br />
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I cannot get over Alex's vocals in this song, especially during the chorus. His voice is captivating that I actually wanna take his hand and fly off to Neverland. The melody of the chorus is simple to catch on easily, and no doubt that I'll be singing it in my head all day today instead of doing my school work. I've already listened to this song about seven or eight times now while writing this post, and I am not sick of it one bit.<br />
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Going through the "All Time Low" tag on Tumblr...so far the reception of the Hustlers can be described in one word: perfection. I haven't seen any negative feelings towards "Somewhere in Neverland" yet, but I don't think there should be because it's a really good song. I can't wait to hear this song live on their fall tour - I see them on Wednesday November 7th 2012! Go see them on tour if they're coming to a city near you!Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-72576003545024876892012-09-14T12:20:00.004-05:002012-09-14T12:20:54.813-05:00I Can Believe I (Really) Like: Christina Aguilera's "Your Body"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finally! My vocal mama is back in the music scene with her first single, "<a href="http://soundcloud.com/casperxtina/christina-aguilera-your-body" target="_blank">Your Body</a>," and I think I'm madly in love with it. Maybe it's because I'm obligated to love everything Christina Aguilera, but in all honesty, it's not a biased love. I've listened to "Your Body" about four times now, and I can't get enough of it. I told my friend, Luis, that I can't wait to rock out to this song at karaoke. It sounds like an awesome song to sing and dance to, and I definitely can't wait to hear it on the radio so I can jam in the car.<br />
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The one thing I listen for the most whenever I hear Christina sing is how she showcases her vocals. With a powerful voice like hers, she has to flaunt it flawlessly, and no surprise here, she does in this song. I can't wait to learn this song so I can jam along with her, and I can't wait to hit the clubs with this song playing because it's got a bumping beat that makes me wanna get on my feet and dance my ass off.<br />
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Apparently, the real lyrics at the chorus line "All I want to do is love your body" is really supposed to be "All I want to do is fuck your body" (got that detail from <a href="http://albumconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/09/christina-aguileras-your-body-single.html" target="_blank">Luis</a>). I think that it definitely adds more sex appeal to the song than it already does, but if it's going to be a radio hit, they gotta do what they gotta do - remember Enrique Iglesias's "Tonight I'm loving you."<br />
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When I listen to the song, I can't help but think about "Not Myself Tonight," although I prefer this single better. Christina talks about letting loose and going crazy on someone "tonight" which is prevalent in both songs with the small detail that she won't be kissing any girls in "Your Body." Regardless of who she's loving tonight, the song is without a doubt drop dead hot and sexy.Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-84306281504546844612012-09-01T21:15:00.001-05:002012-09-01T21:15:23.458-05:00All Time Low - "Don't Panic" Album Release Information<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mark your calendars Hustlers cause <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alltimelow" target="_blank">All Time Low</a> has announced they will be releasing their next album, <i>Don't Panic</i>, on October 9th 2012! See the album artwork and track listing <a href="http://pupfresh.com/post/30397508944" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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I honestly believe they released pretty decent singles so far to hype up the album that drops next month! If you watch the trailer below, you can hear short snippets of two other songs from the album - "Outlines" and "Somewhere in Neverland" - and it further gets us stoked for the new tunes.<br />
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To me, it sounds like they're slowing down the usual music tempo they play. The songs have good beats, but they're not as upbeat and intense as some of their old which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Crowds will still be able to have a good time jamming to the new songs.<br />
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Don't forget to go see All Time Low on their upcoming tour! It's right around the corner and you won't wanna miss any second of it! Get your tickets now!<br />
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It's always nice looking forward to hearing a new track from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alltimelow" target="_blank">All Time Low</a>. It's even nicer to wake up and it's the first thing you listen to all day - signs of having an awesome day, I hope. That's right Hustlers, your beloved boys have released their single, "<a href="http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/song_premiere_all_time_low_for_baltimore" target="_blank">For Baltimore</a>," off of their <i>Don't Panic</i> album today.<br />
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At first, it starts off kind of mellow, which I wasn't too stoked about cause I just woke up and wanted to be impressed, but don't worry, the song instantly picks up in tempo, energy, and awesomeness. I'm currently listening to it as I'm writing this post, and it's getting me pumped up for the day. I hear similarities with "The Reckless and the Brave," which shows their consistency in sound. The lyrical content sorta remind me of "This is How We Do," from their <i>So Wrong It's Right</i> album because they talk about drinking to memories and such - that's just me and I'm not complaining.<br />
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Although I am thoroughly enjoying the song right now, it doesn't replace my personal favorites from them, but "For Baltimore" is definitely getting me hyped up for the upcoming album this fall. I already find myself head bopping borderline head banging and also starting to sing along at the chorus. Not to debunk Jack or Zack's guitar and bass, I have to say that the way Rian's drums and Alex's vocals compliment each other makes me wanna go crazy dancing. But overall it's still definitely jam worthy, and I want it on my iTunes now.<br />
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I cannot wait to see All Time Low when they stop by Texas on their The Rock Show at the End of the World tour. For you Texas fans, they'll be at both House of Blues in Houston (Tuesday November 6th 2012) and in Dallas (Wednesday November 7th 2012). They never disappoint because they always put on an awesome show, so can't wait for November to get here!Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2532859628886045906.post-67956505634317514292012-08-21T11:15:00.001-05:002012-08-21T11:16:30.867-05:00I (Really) Can't Believe I Like: Taylor Swift - "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't think anyone understands how mad I am at myself that I have fallen under the spell of this cursed song by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TaylorSwift" target="_blank">T-Swizzle</a>. Yes I call her T-Swizzle cause she's my homie, y'all. See?<br />
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If you don't believe me that I didn't like it at first: here is <a href="http://albumconfessions.blogspot.com/2012/08/taylor-swift-neon-hitch-single-reviews.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AlbumConfessions+%28Album+Confessions%29" target="_blank">proof</a> (and read the review while you're at it because Luis makes some valid points).<br />
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I heard the song once from Luis's blog, and I wasn't a fan of it like I said in my comment. However, I didn't deny the fact that it was catchy, and I don't know how it happened but I found myself singing the chorus over and over and over and over again. I had watched several covers of the song by other people, and somehow it just became imprinted on my brain. It's so damn catchy and easy to learn that it didn't take long for me to learn the chorus by the next time I heard it on the radio - I even got it stuck in my sister's head, and she hates me for it.<br />
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It really doesn't surprise me that this song went to number one on iTunes because look, I'm 21 years old and I find myself singing it for no reason, just imagine little teenage girls who actually love T-Swizzle. Not to mention that I was with some college friends this weekend, and they LOVE this song and blasted it for everyone to sing along to. Curse you, T-Swizzle, even some of my jock friends love your song.<br />
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Even though I don't condone the fact that her source material for a majority of her songs are her real life love drama, it doesn't disregard the honesty and relatable-ness of her songs. For this particular song, many people have experienced break ups and this addresses the feeling spot on. For my own curiosity, I really wonder who this song is about. Maybe the "indie label" lyric can be of some help?<br />
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I'm really ashamed that I like this song now. It hasn't even been a week since I declared my dislike for it, and now look at me. I wanna play the song right now and dance in my room singing at the top of my lungs. So, thank you to everyone who contributed to this epic downfall of myself (Bobby Mares, Tyler Ward, and the Bennett Brothers).<br />
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PS. I'm not trying to hate on T-Swizzle. I am not a fan of her, but I'm not trying to bash her. Most of the things I wrote in this post are exaggerated, so don't take me TOO seriously.Sirihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07134776147668143403noreply@blogger.com0