Band: the cut off
Album: Packaged Up for Beginners
Released: February 13, 2008
Home Town: Fort Worth, TX
Why is it on here?: Critics have described the cut off as a "fascinatingly languid conglomeration of '60s garage/psychedlia and '90s grunge leftovers". I stole that from their website. They have won multiple awards in the DFW area and have been predicted by a random guy on the street to reach #1 within the next 5 years. For the sake of the bass player who is a friend of mine, I hope that guy is right, plus if they make it big time maybe Chad can get me Kelly Clarkson's autograph.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
"Panic Switch" - Silversun Pickups
Band: Silversun Pickups
Album: Swoon
Released: April 14th, 2009
Home Town: Los Angeles, CA
Why is it on here?: This is "on here" because by the time this gets posted I will be waiting to see these guys open up for Muse tonight. The distorted guitar and Brian Aubert's voice conjure up the sound of the Smashing Pumpkins. I think its a fair comparison to make but once you hear the chorus, you'll forget all about Billly Corgan. By the way, did you hear he is dating Jessica Simpson now? Never thought one of the biggest names in alternative music would be taking Tony Romo's leftovers.
Album: Swoon
Released: April 14th, 2009
Home Town: Los Angeles, CA
Why is it on here?: This is "on here" because by the time this gets posted I will be waiting to see these guys open up for Muse tonight. The distorted guitar and Brian Aubert's voice conjure up the sound of the Smashing Pumpkins. I think its a fair comparison to make but once you hear the chorus, you'll forget all about Billly Corgan. By the way, did you hear he is dating Jessica Simpson now? Never thought one of the biggest names in alternative music would be taking Tony Romo's leftovers.
Friday, February 26, 2010
"The Good Life" - Weezer
Band: Weezer
Album: Pinkerton
Released: September 24, 2006
Home Town: Los Angeles, CA
Why is it on here?: This is the second single from my favorite Weezer album and arguably their best album to date. Pinkerton had a noticeably darker sound than the Blue album and although it was at first a commercial disappointment, it has gone on to sell almost a million copies. I could go on and on about how much I like this album but I've heard that people stop reading paragraphs after two sentences so you probably aren't even reading this. I made that up. =W=
Album: Pinkerton
Released: September 24, 2006
Home Town: Los Angeles, CA
Why is it on here?: This is the second single from my favorite Weezer album and arguably their best album to date. Pinkerton had a noticeably darker sound than the Blue album and although it was at first a commercial disappointment, it has gone on to sell almost a million copies. I could go on and on about how much I like this album but I've heard that people stop reading paragraphs after two sentences so you probably aren't even reading this. I made that up. =W=
Thursday, February 25, 2010
"Publish My Love" - Rogue Wave
Band: Rogue Wave
Album: Descended like Vultures
Released: October 25, 2005
Home Town: Oakland, CA
Why is it on here?: Sound reminds me a little bit of REM, especially the chorus. In science circles a rogue wave is a large wave that can threaten even large ships and ocean liners. Not sure I get that from the sound of this band...good stuff nonetheless.
Album: Descended like Vultures
Released: October 25, 2005
Home Town: Oakland, CA
Why is it on here?: Sound reminds me a little bit of REM, especially the chorus. In science circles a rogue wave is a large wave that can threaten even large ships and ocean liners. Not sure I get that from the sound of this band...good stuff nonetheless.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
"Sunshine" - Matt Costa
Artist: Matt Costa
Album: Songs We Sing
Released: July 26, 2005
Home Town: Huntington Beach, CA
Why is it on here?: I saw Matt Costa open for Death Cab at the Fox here in Atlanta, I had always wanted to see him. He just stood on stage by himself and played his guitar, there is something about that I enjoy. He has a great organic sound and the video has some great artwork.
Album: Songs We Sing
Released: July 26, 2005
Home Town: Huntington Beach, CA
Why is it on here?: I saw Matt Costa open for Death Cab at the Fox here in Atlanta, I had always wanted to see him. He just stood on stage by himself and played his guitar, there is something about that I enjoy. He has a great organic sound and the video has some great artwork.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
"Pink Bullets" - The Shins
Band: The Shins
Album: Chutes Too Narrow
Released: October 21, 2003
Home Town: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Why is it on here?: Another great track by the Shins.
Album: Chutes Too Narrow
Released: October 21, 2003
Home Town: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Why is it on here?: Another great track by the Shins.
Monday, February 22, 2010
"Sic Transit Gloria...Glory Fades" - Brand New
Band: Brand New
Album: Deja Entendu
Released: June 17, 2003
Home Town: Long Island, NY
Why is it on here?: I remember waiting in anticipation for this album to come out back in 2002 and 2003 -- I was not disappointed. Deja Entendu moved Brand New from the category of "pretty cool power pop band" to a legitimate rock band. This song is intense and the video has a really cool premise. The song name is a quote taken from the 1998 Wes Anderson movie, Rushmore and means "Thus passes through the glory of the world". Interesting but I'm not sure I get it...
Album: Deja Entendu
Released: June 17, 2003
Home Town: Long Island, NY
Why is it on here?: I remember waiting in anticipation for this album to come out back in 2002 and 2003 -- I was not disappointed. Deja Entendu moved Brand New from the category of "pretty cool power pop band" to a legitimate rock band. This song is intense and the video has a really cool premise. The song name is a quote taken from the 1998 Wes Anderson movie, Rushmore and means "Thus passes through the glory of the world". Interesting but I'm not sure I get it...
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