As December has come so quickly, I thought I would share one of my favorite Christmas videos.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
AFI - Beautiful Thieves (2009)
This is to prove my point about the changes AFI has made. Listen to their music from Crash Love
The Changing Faces of AFI
This one is for Ashley
AFI has changed musical styles as much as they have changed their fashion, but WHO CARES!? It is all good music.
The most criticism I hear from fans of any band is that "the music has changed."
After AFI released their latest album Crash Love in September 2009, I read a review that made me quite angry. The biggest argument in the review talked about how AFI has changed too much. It said that they loved AFI in the mid 90's because they sounded like the Misfits, and now they sound way too emo.
Really? You are upset because a band changed their musical style. Did you really expect them to stay the same for almost 15 years?
Yes, when AFI released their first four albums from years 1995-2000, they sounded very similar to The Misfits and this was primarily due to the fact that AFI lists The Misfits as one of their main musical influences, but after that AFI changed.
Why is this?
Well, in 2000 when Michale Graves left the Misfits, Davey Havok, the lead singer of AFI was asked to be the new lead singer of The Misfits, he declined.
This goes to show one thing. Davey didn't want to be like the Misfits. He wanted to be something different.
After that, with each album came a new sound. They split from the pack and formed their own band.
For this, I applaud AFI. Their music from the mid 90s is awesome and Crash Love is also awesome.
I look forward to hearing your music in the future.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
30 Seconds to Mars Film for Their Song "Hurricane" (New)
30 Seconds to Mars have always been extreme with their music videos. Well, for their song "Hurricane" they got together with a director and created a film.
If you are confused after watching this, don't worry, you are not alone.
Warning: This film is very controversial and very confusing. Enjoy!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (New Album Review)
"Look alive, Sunshine 109 in the sky but the pigs won't quit You're here with me: Dr. Death Defying I'll be your surgeon, your proctor, your helicopter Pumpin' out the slaughtermatic sounds to keep you alive A system failure for the masses, anti-matter for the master plan Louder than God's revolver and twice as shiny This one's for all of you rock'n'rollers All you crash queens and motor babies Listen up! The future is bulletproof! The aftermath is secondary! It's time to do it now and do it loud! Killjoys, make some noise!"
This album is an American Rock anthem, but not today's America. It is a future America. These leather wearing, ray-gun shooting, masked heroes are the saviors of the new world.
They will trap you in their world and before you know it, you are fighting along with the Killjoys.
This story of epic battles and renegade heroes is all narrated by the raspy yet intriguing voice of Dr. Deathdefying. He will guide you along this roller coaster ride of drugs, guns, and rock n' roll.
It is far from My Chemical Romance's previous 2006 album The Black Parade, but if you like MCR, you will not be disappointed.
Actually, after hearing this album, I really have no interest in listening to their older stuff.
It is a Punk Rock album from the future that has old school antics. (Very Hard to explain)
So, take a listen and hold on for your life. You will start as a child and end as a Killjoy.
Favorite Tracks: "Na Na Na" "Bulletproof Heart" "Sing" "Planetary" "Vampire Money"
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Bruno Mars "Grenade" Official Music Video (New)
At this time of year it is always important to remember your roots.
Before rock n roll, blues, motown, folk, and soul were the most popular genres of music. Then came the Beatles and the British Invasion.
This was the start of several genres, including British based Blues, Soul Rock, and Psychedelia.
Bruno Mars falls into the category of soul rock. It is a sort of soul and rock fusion that is really hard to place in just one genre.
In any case, Bruno Mars is very successful with this fusion today. Take a listen.
P.S. this is my favorite song off of his new and debut album Doo Wops and Hooligans
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