A Day in the Life of a Music Junkie
Monday, March 3, 2014
Mandy Rain - "Riot" Single
Monday, February 17, 2014
Wrecking Ball Cover Music Video
Music | Gaffer: Joshua Duggan
Special Thanks: Matthew Speer
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Cody Jasper Self-Titled Album Review
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.
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. Most of the album exudes a slow rock sound
with raspy, rough vocals that are entertaining and sometimes sexy. However, his vocals really got me in his
ballads, “Mona Lisa” and “Holy Water.”
He sings with a nice deep crisp sound that makes you feel the emotion
and passion behind his words, which break your heart.
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. 6/10
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
Lucy Hale - "You Sound Good to Me" Single Review
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 Another Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song
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.
“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!
“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!
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
I See Stars - Murder Mitten Music Video
Alcohol drinkers beware: I See Stars’ 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.
When I saw
I See Stars on Halloween, 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
ending sentiment.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Breathe Carolina - "Savages"
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.
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.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Album Review: I See Stars - New Demons
New Demons 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”
delve into dark depths of the mind and reflect on personal feelings with honest
and confrontational lyrics. 8/10
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