Hello,
Today is iTunes fifth birthday. Happy Birthday iTunes, thanks for all the great music. Songs that knocked me out on my iPod today include Jordin Sparks "I Who Have Nothing" and Carly Smithson's "Blackbird". Why again is she not on the show anymore? She is a better singer than any of the remaining contestants. Five years from now the only one of the remaining contestants I can see having more success than her is David Cook. TCWCNB will be an "AI" footnote like Taylor Hicks.
Tonight's "American Idol" was a mixed bag. Why do the judges love "TCWCBN" so much. The first song he sang was okay but his version of "America" was terrible. He is just not manly enough to sing that song. Jason Castro does not care anymore, he is just going though the motions now. He just wants to get back to Texas and enjoy a bong. Also I think a good strategy at this point is not to win. According to the fine EW writers Adam B. Vary and Michael Slezak the 20 songs competing for finale song are all pretty awful. Who wants to have a song as lame as "Do I Make You Proud?" attached to their resume. Other bad things about winning, look what happened to Jordin Sparks who won last year. She was pushed to do all this promotional work and now she has something wrong with her throat. I am not saying one lead to the other, but all that promotion work did not help her voice either.
Brooke White's first song was okay, I wish she would stop disagreeing with the judges though but the second song she sang "I Am...I Said" was fantastic. I had thought she had completely lost her mojo, but that was pretty darn great. (In other news she is Carly Simon's favorite "AI" contestant, although Carly Smithson was named after her.)
Again David Cook had two solid performances, I actually have to agree with the seemingly wasted Paula Abdul in that he will probably be the next winner of "AI". Seriously was she drunk or stoned because she certainly wasn't lucid. I also thought it was funny that the producers of "AI" thought she could do quick critique's. Why did they not realize that would be a problem?
Last and certainly not least, Syesha Mercado. Her first song, "Hello Again" was good. I just think she has a great voice. I liked her second performance even more "Thank The Lord for the Nighttime". I was a little disappointed in that I thought she could rock it out just a little bit more. But overall a very good performance. I do have to agree with Simon though when he said Syesha "might be in a bit of trouble". I don't think it's for the reasons Simon said, I think it is all about fan bases. The other four contestants have such solid fanbases, they would have to announce they kill babies or some other atrocity to lose a big segment of their fan bases. Then it is not a guarantee that those votes would go to Syesha.
One more note about "AI" I will be working tomorrow when the results show will be on. My wife is recording it for me, so my review will be up soon.
One final note I saw the weirdest thing in my life. Def Leppard was on "Dancing With The Stars" and they sang two songs. They sang "Pour Some Sugar On Me" and their new song "Nine Lives". "Dancing" is one of those shows that my wife watches and I have to watch with her. So if she hadn't been watching this I would have never seen this strange spectacle. Def Leppard rules. I read an article in Blender magazine today, Taylor Swift is a huge Def Leppard fan.
One more Def Leppard note, their new CD is out today. The title is "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge". Oh now I see why the "DWTS" producers thought that Def Leppard might be a good fit. Also Madonna's "Hard Candy" is in stores as well. Unfortunately I am in a bit of a financial pinch now, so there will be reviews of these CD's when I have some money. There are about 10 great CD's out now that I would go buy if I had the money.
Anyway here are some other songs that rocked my iPod today, in no particular order: 1) "No Cars Go"- Arcade Fire 2) "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You"- Led Zeppelin 3) "We Looked Like Giants"- Death Cab for Cutie (I know I already have mentioned this song but it is just great.) 4) "License To Kill"- Gladys Knight 5) "The Silence Between Us"- Bob Mould 6) "Breakdown Dead Ahead"- Boz Skaggs 7)"Boom, Boom"- John Lee Hooker 8) "If I Were A Carpenter"- Johnny and June Carter Cash and 9) "Baby Hold On" by The Dixie Chicks.
good day themusicaddict
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Amy Winehouse, Coldplay
Not much to report today. Amy Winehouse has been released from prison and has been told to be a good girl. She needs to make some difficult choices and cut off some of the bad influences from her life asap. I could see her becoming one of the tragic deaths at an early age, another casualty of the high life of a rock star.
Also Coldplay has a new CD coming out and in honor of that they are going to be offering the first single from their new CD free for a week. The title of this song is "Violet Hill" and you can get it starting tomorrow morning at www.coldplay.com/song.html It is only going to be available free for one week. Even though I do not like Coldplay I get all the free music I can. I will download it and give you a review within the next couple of days.
I have to be honest with you I am not a big Coldplay fan, in fact I am not even a little Coldplay fan. In one of my previous lives I worked at a job that we were suppose to be playing music and announcements over the pa. However they were not playing, but the pa still worked. So we played a few CD's and we listened to one CD by Coldplay over and over again. It has to be some of the wimpiest music of all-time. I could feel the testosterone draining from my body as I listened to these wimpy songs. However I do realize they are one of the biggest bands in the world, I just don't understand why. I do have to give thumbs up to Chris Martin, he somehow wooed Gwyenth Paltrow, and they named their first child after the greastest computer companies in the world. (That is a stab at humor.)
Also according to multiple media reports, Miley Cyrus is apologizing for some illicit pictures on the internet and in the new issue of Vanity Fair. I have seen some of these pictures and they are harmless. My question is doesn't she have people that are suppose to keep her away from these type of things? Where are they and where were they when these pictures were being taken.
I will be rocking my iPod tonight and will try and find some sweet new or old tunes to bring to your attention. Here's one real quick: The Postal Service's "Clark Gable". This is a side project for some of the people from the excellent band Death Cab for Cutie.
Have a great day, themusicaddict
Also Coldplay has a new CD coming out and in honor of that they are going to be offering the first single from their new CD free for a week. The title of this song is "Violet Hill" and you can get it starting tomorrow morning at www.coldplay.com/song.html It is only going to be available free for one week. Even though I do not like Coldplay I get all the free music I can. I will download it and give you a review within the next couple of days.
I have to be honest with you I am not a big Coldplay fan, in fact I am not even a little Coldplay fan. In one of my previous lives I worked at a job that we were suppose to be playing music and announcements over the pa. However they were not playing, but the pa still worked. So we played a few CD's and we listened to one CD by Coldplay over and over again. It has to be some of the wimpiest music of all-time. I could feel the testosterone draining from my body as I listened to these wimpy songs. However I do realize they are one of the biggest bands in the world, I just don't understand why. I do have to give thumbs up to Chris Martin, he somehow wooed Gwyenth Paltrow, and they named their first child after the greastest computer companies in the world. (That is a stab at humor.)
Also according to multiple media reports, Miley Cyrus is apologizing for some illicit pictures on the internet and in the new issue of Vanity Fair. I have seen some of these pictures and they are harmless. My question is doesn't she have people that are suppose to keep her away from these type of things? Where are they and where were they when these pictures were being taken.
I will be rocking my iPod tonight and will try and find some sweet new or old tunes to bring to your attention. Here's one real quick: The Postal Service's "Clark Gable". This is a side project for some of the people from the excellent band Death Cab for Cutie.
Have a great day, themusicaddict
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Syesha's last week and great music
Hello fine folks,
For those of you getting sick of the "AI" updates, I apologize. It is one of the few shows I watch week in and week out. (I would also highly suggest "Cold Case" and "Without A Trace".) So from here on out it looks like a battle of the fan bases. Based on the way the fan bases voted last week, I think Syesha Mercado will be going home this week. I don't think she has much of a fan base, which I honestly don't understand. She is attractive and has a great voice. But at this point of the season, it is all about fan bases.
We have five contestants left: the much maligned Syesha Mercado, the queen of pity votes Brooke White, the overpraised and over hyped "TCWNBM", the mellow vibe dude Jason Castro and probably the most entertaining contestant David Cook. It it was up to me "TCWCBN" would be replaced by the much more talented and interesting singer Carly Smithson. Then Brooke White would be the next to go, followed by Jason Castro, followed by Syesha. Then it would be a finals battle between Carly Smithson and David Cook and whoever won would be fine with me.
Also speaking of Jason Castro, I am kind of getting bored with him. However I listened to his "Hallelujah" again yesterday. That is such a great song and his performance was perfect. So what I am trying to say is, "Jason we will always have Hallelujah." If you don't have it yet you need to add it to your collection.
I started a new job yesterday and I am allowed to listen to my iPod for this job. Again last night I remember so much why I love my iPod. I have an iPod mini, which currently hold about 970 songs. I just put it on shuffle and let it go. Since all those songs are songs handpicked by me, it is classic song after classic song. It is excellent. If I get sick of a song I can just delete it. Also usually when a song a has 14 listens I also delete it from my iPod. It's a sickness of mine and I figure it is time to let some other songs to have some love. It also has a clock, games, a backlight and many other cool features. My wife got that as a gift for me and that is one of the greatest gifts I have ever received.
A couple more random notes: A CD that is an amazing piece of work is the Dixie Chicks "Taking the Long Way". For all the crap they took after those comments about Bush, you can't tell by this CD. Overall I give this CD an A, and it has at least four classic songs on it. The four classic songs are: "I Hope", "Not Ready To Make Nice", "Baby Hold On" and "Easy Silence".
Also I was listening to some Whitney Houston today, she had such a great career. I just wonder what happened. She should have never hooked up with Bobby Brown, but she still would have had plenty of problems on her own. Again I think I already mentioned this but she is in the studio supposedly making a CD that is due about Christmas. Also I saw a bit of the MTV series "Rock The Cradle" stay far away from this piece of crap. Anyway her and Bobby Brown's son is on that show. (I never thought I would mention Bobby Brown ever in one of my blogs. Also on that show he called "My Perogrative" a "perfect song". I prefer what Eddie Murphy said and I am paraphrasing here, "It sounds like Bobby Brown learned a new word.")
One final note here is a little loved 80's classic: Paul Hardcastle's "19". Check out this song, musically it's great and it is also history lesson. It is a very sobering history lesson. Also another great song I heard from the past last night is "Punk Rock Girl". This is another 80's classic, this one is by the Dead Milkmen. Those are two of the songs rocking my iPod last night.
Again I just want to put a plug in for download.com, it has over 111,000 free mp3's that just self load on your iTunes. You can search the entire database or do what I do. I just get the mp3 of the day via my facebook.com page. However gorge away if you would like.
Have a great week, themusicaddict
For those of you getting sick of the "AI" updates, I apologize. It is one of the few shows I watch week in and week out. (I would also highly suggest "Cold Case" and "Without A Trace".) So from here on out it looks like a battle of the fan bases. Based on the way the fan bases voted last week, I think Syesha Mercado will be going home this week. I don't think she has much of a fan base, which I honestly don't understand. She is attractive and has a great voice. But at this point of the season, it is all about fan bases.
We have five contestants left: the much maligned Syesha Mercado, the queen of pity votes Brooke White, the overpraised and over hyped "TCWNBM", the mellow vibe dude Jason Castro and probably the most entertaining contestant David Cook. It it was up to me "TCWCBN" would be replaced by the much more talented and interesting singer Carly Smithson. Then Brooke White would be the next to go, followed by Jason Castro, followed by Syesha. Then it would be a finals battle between Carly Smithson and David Cook and whoever won would be fine with me.
Also speaking of Jason Castro, I am kind of getting bored with him. However I listened to his "Hallelujah" again yesterday. That is such a great song and his performance was perfect. So what I am trying to say is, "Jason we will always have Hallelujah." If you don't have it yet you need to add it to your collection.
I started a new job yesterday and I am allowed to listen to my iPod for this job. Again last night I remember so much why I love my iPod. I have an iPod mini, which currently hold about 970 songs. I just put it on shuffle and let it go. Since all those songs are songs handpicked by me, it is classic song after classic song. It is excellent. If I get sick of a song I can just delete it. Also usually when a song a has 14 listens I also delete it from my iPod. It's a sickness of mine and I figure it is time to let some other songs to have some love. It also has a clock, games, a backlight and many other cool features. My wife got that as a gift for me and that is one of the greatest gifts I have ever received.
A couple more random notes: A CD that is an amazing piece of work is the Dixie Chicks "Taking the Long Way". For all the crap they took after those comments about Bush, you can't tell by this CD. Overall I give this CD an A, and it has at least four classic songs on it. The four classic songs are: "I Hope", "Not Ready To Make Nice", "Baby Hold On" and "Easy Silence".
Also I was listening to some Whitney Houston today, she had such a great career. I just wonder what happened. She should have never hooked up with Bobby Brown, but she still would have had plenty of problems on her own. Again I think I already mentioned this but she is in the studio supposedly making a CD that is due about Christmas. Also I saw a bit of the MTV series "Rock The Cradle" stay far away from this piece of crap. Anyway her and Bobby Brown's son is on that show. (I never thought I would mention Bobby Brown ever in one of my blogs. Also on that show he called "My Perogrative" a "perfect song". I prefer what Eddie Murphy said and I am paraphrasing here, "It sounds like Bobby Brown learned a new word.")
One final note here is a little loved 80's classic: Paul Hardcastle's "19". Check out this song, musically it's great and it is also history lesson. It is a very sobering history lesson. Also another great song I heard from the past last night is "Punk Rock Girl". This is another 80's classic, this one is by the Dead Milkmen. Those are two of the songs rocking my iPod last night.
Again I just want to put a plug in for download.com, it has over 111,000 free mp3's that just self load on your iTunes. You can search the entire database or do what I do. I just get the mp3 of the day via my facebook.com page. However gorge away if you would like.
Have a great week, themusicaddict
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Updates, "AI" singers debut CD's
Hello,
According to several websites, Amy Winehouse has been arrested. She has had frequent problems with the law. So has her husband, who has been accused of beating her at least once. Winehouse has been accused of "suspician of assault".Winehouse is best known for her hit song "Rehab" from her second CD "Back To Black". While "Rehab" is a good song, her best song is "You Know I'm No Good". Ironically after saying she wouldn't go to "rehab no, no, no" she did. She appeared at this years Grammys via video hookup from England. That is where she is from and where she is undergoing rehab. (yes, yes, yes)
Also according to website riaa.com, the Eagles "Long Road Out of Eden" has actually sold 7 million copies. That is pretty impressive. One other CD of note, AC/DC's "Back In Black" has sold 22 million copies. That is the first CD they made with Brian Johnson, after the untimely death of original lead singer Bon Scott. The rumors are that AC/DC is in the studio recording their final CD. Also they say their next tour will be their farewell tour. That means they will only go on tour 3 more times after that.
For those of you that haven't been able to find it and desperately need to buy William Hung's "She Bangs", I have good news for you. You now can go to iTunes and download it right now. You can also buy Kristy Lee Cook's debut CD as well. The title of the CD is "Devoted" and you can download it now for $8.99. I was surprised in that it is a lot better than I thought it would be. There are some originals on it as well as she sings covers of "Stand By Your Man", "Blue", and a countryfied version of "Unchained Melody". On amazon.com you can get a 30 second preview of each song. This song is not available on iTunes.
Two other "AI" CD's/downloads of note 1) Brooke White's 2006 CD "Songs from the Attic" is available for only $29.99. You can't preview her songs though and this CD is not available for download on iTunes. 2) Carly Smithson released her first CD way back in 2001 when she was known as Carly Hennessey. The CD is titled "Ultimate High". You can get this download on both iTunes or amazon.com for $6.99. This CD was highlighted by the Wall Street Journal as the difficulties of the music industry. According to that article this CD sold a combined total of 378 CD's in it's first three months of release. It cost her record company $2.2 million dollars to produce and promote the CD. It roughly cost her record company $5820 for each CD it sold. Also the cover of both these CD's both Hennessey and White have been sexed up. I find that ironic in that Brooke White is the "G rated nanny".
Also here is a song you should add to your collection: "Samsonite Man" by Alicia Keys. It is from her CD, "The Diary of Alicia Keys". It is a great song.
that is it for now, themusicaddict
According to several websites, Amy Winehouse has been arrested. She has had frequent problems with the law. So has her husband, who has been accused of beating her at least once. Winehouse has been accused of "suspician of assault".Winehouse is best known for her hit song "Rehab" from her second CD "Back To Black". While "Rehab" is a good song, her best song is "You Know I'm No Good". Ironically after saying she wouldn't go to "rehab no, no, no" she did. She appeared at this years Grammys via video hookup from England. That is where she is from and where she is undergoing rehab. (yes, yes, yes)
Also according to website riaa.com, the Eagles "Long Road Out of Eden" has actually sold 7 million copies. That is pretty impressive. One other CD of note, AC/DC's "Back In Black" has sold 22 million copies. That is the first CD they made with Brian Johnson, after the untimely death of original lead singer Bon Scott. The rumors are that AC/DC is in the studio recording their final CD. Also they say their next tour will be their farewell tour. That means they will only go on tour 3 more times after that.
For those of you that haven't been able to find it and desperately need to buy William Hung's "She Bangs", I have good news for you. You now can go to iTunes and download it right now. You can also buy Kristy Lee Cook's debut CD as well. The title of the CD is "Devoted" and you can download it now for $8.99. I was surprised in that it is a lot better than I thought it would be. There are some originals on it as well as she sings covers of "Stand By Your Man", "Blue", and a countryfied version of "Unchained Melody". On amazon.com you can get a 30 second preview of each song. This song is not available on iTunes.
Two other "AI" CD's/downloads of note 1) Brooke White's 2006 CD "Songs from the Attic" is available for only $29.99. You can't preview her songs though and this CD is not available for download on iTunes. 2) Carly Smithson released her first CD way back in 2001 when she was known as Carly Hennessey. The CD is titled "Ultimate High". You can get this download on both iTunes or amazon.com for $6.99. This CD was highlighted by the Wall Street Journal as the difficulties of the music industry. According to that article this CD sold a combined total of 378 CD's in it's first three months of release. It cost her record company $2.2 million dollars to produce and promote the CD. It roughly cost her record company $5820 for each CD it sold. Also the cover of both these CD's both Hennessey and White have been sexed up. I find that ironic in that Brooke White is the "G rated nanny".
Also here is a song you should add to your collection: "Samsonite Man" by Alicia Keys. It is from her CD, "The Diary of Alicia Keys". It is a great song.
that is it for now, themusicaddict
Friday, April 25, 2008
Tidbits and Nuggets
Hello friends,
Yes Tidbits and Nuggets, my favorite 70's band.
For all of you waiting to buy CD's from your American Idol favorites, here is some good news. amazon.com has a first to know link you can sign up for, you will receive an e-mail as soon as their new CD's come out. Of course their will also be massive publicity of course and it will probably be timed with the "AI" tour. For "AI" tour dates go to americanidol.com. I hear TCWCBN's CD is going to be called, "I Can Only Sing one Style of Song".
Other "AI" news next week Neil Diamond is going to be the mentor for the final five contestants. For enquiring minds Carly Smithson was going to sing "Sweet Caroline". Also here's hoping David Cook goes back to his adding a rock twist to the song he sings. I am thinking for him "America" would be a good choice. Also although it is a little more obscure, I think "On The Robert E Lee" would be a good choice for him. For TCWCBN I think "Amazed and Confused" from "The Jazz Singer" would be a good song choice for him. Not that it has anything to do with the song but more because I am amazed and confused that he is hasn't been kicked off the show yet. For Jason Castro I can see him singing "I Am...I Said" or "Yesterday's Songs". I can just see TCWCBN and Brooke White fighting over "Heartlight" right now. That is easily one of his best songs. Then I think Syesha should stick with a upbeat song, she rocked that "One Rock 'N' Too Many" song. Perhaps "Thank the Lord for the Nighttime", or maybe "You Baby" would be good choices for her. And for Carly Smithson I think, oh yeah she was unwisely voted off by America.
Also both Syesha Mercado's "One Rock 'N' Too Many" and Carly Smithson's "Superstar" are both well worth the 99 cents.
Now on to some none-"AI" news: As I mentioned previously Jesse L. Martin quit "Law and Order" to star in a movie about Marvin Gaye. I think he will do a great job, he has a pretty good voice. Marvin Gaye was a great singer and had a solid career. But one thing he struggled with was live performance. I am basing that on the worst live CD I ever heard, it is called "Music Legend: Marvin Gaye In Concert". He stretches these songs way past their normal running time. He doesn't do it for the better either. So avoid this CD at all costs unless you are buying it for a white elephant gift.
Here's some music to check out, something old, something new. The old being The Eagles classic 1979 CD "The Long Run". This is a great CD that features such classics as "The Long Run", "Heartache Tonight", "In The City" and "I Can't Tell You Why". The Eagles also released a CD in 2007. It is titled "Long Road Out of Eden". It is an good CD and has some great songs on it. This was the first Eagles CD since "The Long Run". To make up for that 28 years between releases this CD is a double CD. The new CD has sold about 2.8 million CD's the last I heard, even though for the first couple of month's it was only available at Wal Mart and the Eagles website.
The new: Two bands I would like to highlight. The first being "The Pipettes", a band that brings back that old girl group feeling of the 60's. Their best song is titled "ABC" off the "We are the Pipettes" CD.For those of you who like Amy Winehouse. Also the other band is The Gossip. They have two great songs from their first CD, "Listen Up" and "Standing In the Way of Control". For those of who like your bands led by a big powerful female band. One final note, if you have not bought Paramore's "Riot" yet go buy it. It is well worth the few dollars you will spend for it.
Two more notes: 1) Remember today is Free Music Friday over at goombah.com. You can get 15 songs free including Cake's classic song "Rock 'N' Roll Lifestyle" plus some other choice songs. Also here is obscure song of the week, a song that should not be obscure. It is from the 80's, the best decade for music, the song is My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone) by the band Chiliwack.
Remember the 80's. You had great pop like Madonna. You had great rock like U2, Pat Benatar, Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Loverboy and Foreigner. That was also the peak for rap music, the Beastie Boys and Run-DMC were at their peaks. That was also the time that Public Enemy was "Bringing The Noise" and LL Cool J was "Goin' Back To Cali" and his "Mama Said To Knock You Out". (I took a little liberty with the titles, forgive me.) There was also great one hit wonders like Dexy's Midnight Runners and Big Country. That was also the peak of the great 80's Heavy Metal era personified by Guns 'N' Roses, Motley Crue and Cinderella. Yes I am old and am having a nostalgic moment.
that is it for now friends, themusicaddict
Yes Tidbits and Nuggets, my favorite 70's band.
For all of you waiting to buy CD's from your American Idol favorites, here is some good news. amazon.com has a first to know link you can sign up for, you will receive an e-mail as soon as their new CD's come out. Of course their will also be massive publicity of course and it will probably be timed with the "AI" tour. For "AI" tour dates go to americanidol.com. I hear TCWCBN's CD is going to be called, "I Can Only Sing one Style of Song".
Other "AI" news next week Neil Diamond is going to be the mentor for the final five contestants. For enquiring minds Carly Smithson was going to sing "Sweet Caroline". Also here's hoping David Cook goes back to his adding a rock twist to the song he sings. I am thinking for him "America" would be a good choice. Also although it is a little more obscure, I think "On The Robert E Lee" would be a good choice for him. For TCWCBN I think "Amazed and Confused" from "The Jazz Singer" would be a good song choice for him. Not that it has anything to do with the song but more because I am amazed and confused that he is hasn't been kicked off the show yet. For Jason Castro I can see him singing "I Am...I Said" or "Yesterday's Songs". I can just see TCWCBN and Brooke White fighting over "Heartlight" right now. That is easily one of his best songs. Then I think Syesha should stick with a upbeat song, she rocked that "One Rock 'N' Too Many" song. Perhaps "Thank the Lord for the Nighttime", or maybe "You Baby" would be good choices for her. And for Carly Smithson I think, oh yeah she was unwisely voted off by America.
Also both Syesha Mercado's "One Rock 'N' Too Many" and Carly Smithson's "Superstar" are both well worth the 99 cents.
Now on to some none-"AI" news: As I mentioned previously Jesse L. Martin quit "Law and Order" to star in a movie about Marvin Gaye. I think he will do a great job, he has a pretty good voice. Marvin Gaye was a great singer and had a solid career. But one thing he struggled with was live performance. I am basing that on the worst live CD I ever heard, it is called "Music Legend: Marvin Gaye In Concert". He stretches these songs way past their normal running time. He doesn't do it for the better either. So avoid this CD at all costs unless you are buying it for a white elephant gift.
Here's some music to check out, something old, something new. The old being The Eagles classic 1979 CD "The Long Run". This is a great CD that features such classics as "The Long Run", "Heartache Tonight", "In The City" and "I Can't Tell You Why". The Eagles also released a CD in 2007. It is titled "Long Road Out of Eden". It is an good CD and has some great songs on it. This was the first Eagles CD since "The Long Run". To make up for that 28 years between releases this CD is a double CD. The new CD has sold about 2.8 million CD's the last I heard, even though for the first couple of month's it was only available at Wal Mart and the Eagles website.
The new: Two bands I would like to highlight. The first being "The Pipettes", a band that brings back that old girl group feeling of the 60's. Their best song is titled "ABC" off the "We are the Pipettes" CD.For those of you who like Amy Winehouse. Also the other band is The Gossip. They have two great songs from their first CD, "Listen Up" and "Standing In the Way of Control". For those of who like your bands led by a big powerful female band. One final note, if you have not bought Paramore's "Riot" yet go buy it. It is well worth the few dollars you will spend for it.
Two more notes: 1) Remember today is Free Music Friday over at goombah.com. You can get 15 songs free including Cake's classic song "Rock 'N' Roll Lifestyle" plus some other choice songs. Also here is obscure song of the week, a song that should not be obscure. It is from the 80's, the best decade for music, the song is My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone) by the band Chiliwack.
Remember the 80's. You had great pop like Madonna. You had great rock like U2, Pat Benatar, Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Loverboy and Foreigner. That was also the peak for rap music, the Beastie Boys and Run-DMC were at their peaks. That was also the time that Public Enemy was "Bringing The Noise" and LL Cool J was "Goin' Back To Cali" and his "Mama Said To Knock You Out". (I took a little liberty with the titles, forgive me.) There was also great one hit wonders like Dexy's Midnight Runners and Big Country. That was also the peak of the great 80's Heavy Metal era personified by Guns 'N' Roses, Motley Crue and Cinderella. Yes I am old and am having a nostalgic moment.
that is it for now friends, themusicaddict
Thursday, April 24, 2008
More info
Hello,
Fellow Smithsonites, ew.com says it the best: http://www.ew.com/ew/video/idolatry. Watch the 30 second video on top. Also ew.com has a great exit interview with Carly Smithson. She is extremely gracious and just grateful for her chance. Now when her CD comes out I am going to go buy it. I hope she keeps the rocker edge, I really liked that when she did that.
Also I have seen other people with Top 12 lists of their all-time favorite idols, I decided to compose my own. Now obviously this will be changing over time. Here goes:
1) Kelly Clarkson: The original Idol and the best singer of the bunch. She also has two great CD's although her third one is not quite as good. She is currently in the studio making her 4th CD. I am looking forward to it. 2) Carrie Underwood: The most gorgeous of all American Idol contestants. Also other than "Jesus Take The Wheel", most of her songs are fantastic. I particularly like, "Before He Cheats", "Inside Your Heaven", "Lessons Learned" and "Crazy Dreams". 3) Jennifer Hudson: She sings great and she won an Oscar for her work in "Dreamgirls". Also she has been working on her CD for the last few months, it will be interesting to see what it sounds like. 4) Melinda Doolittle: Other than the music one can buy from last season's "AI" she does not have any other music out that I know of. But like Hudson she has that big old voice. I don't know why she doesn't have a CD out, when Blake Lewis does. Last I heard she doesn't even have a recording contract. 5) Kimberly Locke: I wrote about her in an earlier blog. 6) Tamrya Gray: Her debut CD, "The Dreamer" is fantastic. Also she is starring in the Broadway production of "Rent". How cool is that. We are also still waiting on her second CD. 7) Daughtry: a fourth place finish on "AI" but he had the #1 selling CD for 2007. It is a very good CD and it is good to see a rocker have the #1 CD for the year. I think David Cook can have a career much like Daughtry. 8) Jordin Sparks: she has had a pretty successful career after winning the show last year. Although I guess now she is having some serious throat issues. My prayers go out to her. She was all set to go on tour with Alicia Keys, Sparks could have learned a lot from her. 9) Carly Smithson: Even though she was only the sixth place finisher this year, she had one of the best voices. Also I give her extra points because she has the rocker vibe. Check out her blistering take on Heart's "Crazy On You". 10) David Cook: With Carly gone I think he is going to win this season. He is the most creative, and I am disappointed he didn't rock out "Music of the Night". It will be interesting to see what he does next week when Neil Diamond is the mentor. 11) Syesha Mercado: I love her voice and I am glad she sang an uptempo song. Hers was a fantastic take on "One Rock 'N' Roll Too Many". 12) Lakisha Jones: Last season fourth place finisher I believe. She is also currently acting on Broadway. No word yet on a CD.
People left off the list on purpose, no I did not forget these. Blake Lewis: boring, Taylor Hicks: A preview of TCWCBN non-existent career., Clay Aiken: lame, Ruben Stoddard: Not as many CD sales as he should have with the AI machine behind him. Although he does seem like a very nice guy with some talent. I liked how "AI" tossed him a bone by having him sing "Celebrate Me Home". Katherine McPhee: Hopefully she will join the Top 12 someday. Her first CD is serviceable. Josh Gracin also has an outside chance of making the Top 12. Bo Bice and Ace Young: Please! To Quote "Evita" Hello and Goodbye. Sanjaya: Do I have to say anymore?
So obviously with Brooke faltering on Tuesday and not even being in the bottom 2, it is now a battle of the fan bases. Brooke must have a pretty big fan base. Although for her mental health she needs to be voted off soon. She seems like she is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Also it is ridiculous that they made her skip her sister's wedding, "AI" is just not that important. I have an idea, let's replace Brooke now with Carly for Brooke's mental health. So the winner will probably be between the Davids, probably based on who has the biggest fan base. I think David Cook's fanbase is pretty stable, but I think TCWCBN's fan base is declining rapidly.
Also I have a couple of questions about Leona Lewis last night, "Bleeding Love" is a great song, not that you could tell it last night though. Where was the live band and where was the thumping bass behind it?
So what do you think about "AI" this season? Also what do you think about a 16 year old girl, Miley Cyrus, writing a memoir. As always leave comments and suggestions.
I am out themusicaddict
P.S. Go Jazz!
Fellow Smithsonites, ew.com says it the best: http://www.ew.com/ew/video/idolatry. Watch the 30 second video on top. Also ew.com has a great exit interview with Carly Smithson. She is extremely gracious and just grateful for her chance. Now when her CD comes out I am going to go buy it. I hope she keeps the rocker edge, I really liked that when she did that.
Also I have seen other people with Top 12 lists of their all-time favorite idols, I decided to compose my own. Now obviously this will be changing over time. Here goes:
1) Kelly Clarkson: The original Idol and the best singer of the bunch. She also has two great CD's although her third one is not quite as good. She is currently in the studio making her 4th CD. I am looking forward to it. 2) Carrie Underwood: The most gorgeous of all American Idol contestants. Also other than "Jesus Take The Wheel", most of her songs are fantastic. I particularly like, "Before He Cheats", "Inside Your Heaven", "Lessons Learned" and "Crazy Dreams". 3) Jennifer Hudson: She sings great and she won an Oscar for her work in "Dreamgirls". Also she has been working on her CD for the last few months, it will be interesting to see what it sounds like. 4) Melinda Doolittle: Other than the music one can buy from last season's "AI" she does not have any other music out that I know of. But like Hudson she has that big old voice. I don't know why she doesn't have a CD out, when Blake Lewis does. Last I heard she doesn't even have a recording contract. 5) Kimberly Locke: I wrote about her in an earlier blog. 6) Tamrya Gray: Her debut CD, "The Dreamer" is fantastic. Also she is starring in the Broadway production of "Rent". How cool is that. We are also still waiting on her second CD. 7) Daughtry: a fourth place finish on "AI" but he had the #1 selling CD for 2007. It is a very good CD and it is good to see a rocker have the #1 CD for the year. I think David Cook can have a career much like Daughtry. 8) Jordin Sparks: she has had a pretty successful career after winning the show last year. Although I guess now she is having some serious throat issues. My prayers go out to her. She was all set to go on tour with Alicia Keys, Sparks could have learned a lot from her. 9) Carly Smithson: Even though she was only the sixth place finisher this year, she had one of the best voices. Also I give her extra points because she has the rocker vibe. Check out her blistering take on Heart's "Crazy On You". 10) David Cook: With Carly gone I think he is going to win this season. He is the most creative, and I am disappointed he didn't rock out "Music of the Night". It will be interesting to see what he does next week when Neil Diamond is the mentor. 11) Syesha Mercado: I love her voice and I am glad she sang an uptempo song. Hers was a fantastic take on "One Rock 'N' Roll Too Many". 12) Lakisha Jones: Last season fourth place finisher I believe. She is also currently acting on Broadway. No word yet on a CD.
People left off the list on purpose, no I did not forget these. Blake Lewis: boring, Taylor Hicks: A preview of TCWCBN non-existent career., Clay Aiken: lame, Ruben Stoddard: Not as many CD sales as he should have with the AI machine behind him. Although he does seem like a very nice guy with some talent. I liked how "AI" tossed him a bone by having him sing "Celebrate Me Home". Katherine McPhee: Hopefully she will join the Top 12 someday. Her first CD is serviceable. Josh Gracin also has an outside chance of making the Top 12. Bo Bice and Ace Young: Please! To Quote "Evita" Hello and Goodbye. Sanjaya: Do I have to say anymore?
So obviously with Brooke faltering on Tuesday and not even being in the bottom 2, it is now a battle of the fan bases. Brooke must have a pretty big fan base. Although for her mental health she needs to be voted off soon. She seems like she is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Also it is ridiculous that they made her skip her sister's wedding, "AI" is just not that important. I have an idea, let's replace Brooke now with Carly for Brooke's mental health. So the winner will probably be between the Davids, probably based on who has the biggest fan base. I think David Cook's fanbase is pretty stable, but I think TCWCBN's fan base is declining rapidly.
Also I have a couple of questions about Leona Lewis last night, "Bleeding Love" is a great song, not that you could tell it last night though. Where was the live band and where was the thumping bass behind it?
So what do you think about "AI" this season? Also what do you think about a 16 year old girl, Miley Cyrus, writing a memoir. As always leave comments and suggestions.
I am out themusicaddict
P.S. Go Jazz!
Ticked Off!
Hello,
Obviously I did not know what was going to happen tonight, I was in shock when I found out that Brooke was safe. After giving one of her worst performances of her run and one of the two worst performances of the night how was she safe? Also you darn 13 year olds why do keep on subjecting us to "TCWCBN" week after boring week? Honestly how many of you rushed out and bought "TCWCBN" weeakened arrangement of "Think of Me"? If you don't understand my anger listen to the original version as sung by Michael Crawford or the brilliant Sarah Brightman.
So let me see if I have this right the two lamest performances of the night are safe and the two best performances of the night are the bottom 2. Not only that but both Mercado's and Smithson's performances were even better Wednesday night. One thing that helped me feel better was sometimes the non-winner goes on to have the better career than the winner. I can see that happening if "TCWCBN" wins. Now if David Cook wins I can see him going on to have a tremendous career. Epecially since his 2006 CD "Analog Heart" was briefly #1 on amazon.com's music chart for a week before it was pulled.
It didn't help that "Law and Order" followed "American Idol" and on show Carly Smithon was voted off and on the other show it was Jesse L. Martin's last night. He was the detective who played Detective Ed Green. The difference is that Martin is leaving on his own volition. He is going to go work on a Marvin Gaye movie. Martin was one of my all-time favorite characters in the "Law and Order" universe. Also he was one of the original cast members of the classic Broadway musical "Rent".
One more quick note from the you have got to be kidding me file: Miley Cyrus is preparing her memoir to come out in 2009. She will be 16 then.
More coming later, thetickedoffmusicaddict
Obviously I did not know what was going to happen tonight, I was in shock when I found out that Brooke was safe. After giving one of her worst performances of her run and one of the two worst performances of the night how was she safe? Also you darn 13 year olds why do keep on subjecting us to "TCWCBN" week after boring week? Honestly how many of you rushed out and bought "TCWCBN" weeakened arrangement of "Think of Me"? If you don't understand my anger listen to the original version as sung by Michael Crawford or the brilliant Sarah Brightman.
So let me see if I have this right the two lamest performances of the night are safe and the two best performances of the night are the bottom 2. Not only that but both Mercado's and Smithson's performances were even better Wednesday night. One thing that helped me feel better was sometimes the non-winner goes on to have the better career than the winner. I can see that happening if "TCWCBN" wins. Now if David Cook wins I can see him going on to have a tremendous career. Epecially since his 2006 CD "Analog Heart" was briefly #1 on amazon.com's music chart for a week before it was pulled.
It didn't help that "Law and Order" followed "American Idol" and on show Carly Smithon was voted off and on the other show it was Jesse L. Martin's last night. He was the detective who played Detective Ed Green. The difference is that Martin is leaving on his own volition. He is going to go work on a Marvin Gaye movie. Martin was one of my all-time favorite characters in the "Law and Order" universe. Also he was one of the original cast members of the classic Broadway musical "Rent".
One more quick note from the you have got to be kidding me file: Miley Cyrus is preparing her memoir to come out in 2009. She will be 16 then.
More coming later, thetickedoffmusicaddict
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Free new NIN music
Hello friends,
We are about a hour away from finding out that Brooke White is going home. No I don't know that for sure, that is just my prediction. According to dialidol.com the only for sure safe contestant is the man David Cook. All other 5 contestants have a chance to be eliminated, dialidol.com has some sort of methodology to figure this out. If you would like to know more, go to their site.
(If you don't know what NIN refers to, you can skip the next paragraph.) The band NIN/Trent Reznor mastered their song on Monday and released it free yesterday online. The name of the song is "Discipline" and you can download it now at www.theninhotline.net/news/index.php. There is also an announcement on May 5th, NIN fansites are predicting that NIN will be releasing their new CD that day. NIN has already joined the trend of publishing their own music with their new "Ghosts 1-4(Other bands that self released their own music include The Eagles, The Raconteurs and Radiohead.)If you don't know what "Ghosts" is, it is 36 instrumental tracks by NIN. You can download 9 free tracks from their website. Anyway of course I downloaded the free new track. It is good but not great. I don't think NIN/Trent Reznor will ever match the greatness of their first CD "Pretty Hate Machine". If you don't have that CD, go out and buy it now. It is definitely one of the Top 100 CD's of all time.
Also a plug for a song that I don't understand why it wasn't a big hit when it originally released. The name of the song is ""The Weakness In Me" by Joan Armatrading. I only know of this song because it was featured in the movie "Ten Things I Hate About You". In fact that is also a pretty good soundtrack.
ciao and more coming later themusicaddict
We are about a hour away from finding out that Brooke White is going home. No I don't know that for sure, that is just my prediction. According to dialidol.com the only for sure safe contestant is the man David Cook. All other 5 contestants have a chance to be eliminated, dialidol.com has some sort of methodology to figure this out. If you would like to know more, go to their site.
(If you don't know what NIN refers to, you can skip the next paragraph.) The band NIN/Trent Reznor mastered their song on Monday and released it free yesterday online. The name of the song is "Discipline" and you can download it now at www.theninhotline.net/news/index.php. There is also an announcement on May 5th, NIN fansites are predicting that NIN will be releasing their new CD that day. NIN has already joined the trend of publishing their own music with their new "Ghosts 1-4(Other bands that self released their own music include The Eagles, The Raconteurs and Radiohead.)If you don't know what "Ghosts" is, it is 36 instrumental tracks by NIN. You can download 9 free tracks from their website. Anyway of course I downloaded the free new track. It is good but not great. I don't think NIN/Trent Reznor will ever match the greatness of their first CD "Pretty Hate Machine". If you don't have that CD, go out and buy it now. It is definitely one of the Top 100 CD's of all time.
Also a plug for a song that I don't understand why it wasn't a big hit when it originally released. The name of the song is ""The Weakness In Me" by Joan Armatrading. I only know of this song because it was featured in the movie "Ten Things I Hate About You". In fact that is also a pretty good soundtrack.
ciao and more coming later themusicaddict
Kimberly Locke, Antigone Rising
After being "in between jobs" for the last 6 weeks, tomorrow I will be taking up the yoke of work again. So my blog entries may be a little inconsistent. Also I am going to try and update my blog multiple times throughout the day. Typically I have only been writing one entry today.
So here goes friends. I would like to reccomend for those of you who like good music to check out Kimberly Locke's excellent CD "One Love". This is her 2004 debut CD. "8th World Wonder" is probably the most well known song from this CD, but appropiately it is only the eighth best song on this CD. The best song is "Coulda Been". Other great songs include "Before", "Now I Can Fly", "You've Changed" and "It's Alright". She also recently released a new CD, "Based On A True Story". I have not heard any songs from this yet because of monetary concerns. The only song I heard from this CD was the song she sang on "American Idol" this season. I don't remember the song's title but it was okay.
Also a band to check out is Antigone Rising. They released their second CD in 2005, it is "From The Ground Up". They have a rocker vibe. Many of the songs on this CD were recorded live which adds an intimacy to them. "You're The Reason" and "Happy Home" are two of the many good songs on this CD. They released their debut CD in 2004. I have not heard any songs from this CD. I would highly reccomend "From The Ground Up" though.
One thing I would not reccomend is the Andrew Lloyd Webber play "Starlight Express". I was intrigued by the Syesha Mercado version of "One Rock 'N' Roll Too Many" last night on "American Idol". So I checked out the play on youtube.com and also amazon.com. You can tell this is a 80's play. It feels dated, it is very campy and quite simply a lot of the songs are not very good. Although many of you will recognize the title song. It starts with "Only you...". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcroD4R6duU&feature=related
Also here's a running scorecard of songs I have bought from iTunes from performances of "American Idols" this season. I have bought 4 songs by Carly Smithson, David Cook and Syesha Mercado. I don't think that's a coincidence. I also have bought 2 songs by Ramiele Mulubuy and Kristy Lee Cook and 0 songs by "TCWCBN". I usually buy the two best tracks each week. This week I will be buying Carly Smithson's rocking "Jesus Christ Superstar" (although I wish it wasn't sacreligious) and also Syesha Mercado's excellent, "One Rock 'N' Roll Too Many".
Also according to an ew.com poll last night 61% of the respondents voted for Brooke White to go home tonight. According to that poll the bottom 3 would include Jason Castro and "TCWCBN" as well. I would agree with that, check back later today for more.
So here goes friends. I would like to reccomend for those of you who like good music to check out Kimberly Locke's excellent CD "One Love". This is her 2004 debut CD. "8th World Wonder" is probably the most well known song from this CD, but appropiately it is only the eighth best song on this CD. The best song is "Coulda Been". Other great songs include "Before", "Now I Can Fly", "You've Changed" and "It's Alright". She also recently released a new CD, "Based On A True Story". I have not heard any songs from this yet because of monetary concerns. The only song I heard from this CD was the song she sang on "American Idol" this season. I don't remember the song's title but it was okay.
Also a band to check out is Antigone Rising. They released their second CD in 2005, it is "From The Ground Up". They have a rocker vibe. Many of the songs on this CD were recorded live which adds an intimacy to them. "You're The Reason" and "Happy Home" are two of the many good songs on this CD. They released their debut CD in 2004. I have not heard any songs from this CD. I would highly reccomend "From The Ground Up" though.
One thing I would not reccomend is the Andrew Lloyd Webber play "Starlight Express". I was intrigued by the Syesha Mercado version of "One Rock 'N' Roll Too Many" last night on "American Idol". So I checked out the play on youtube.com and also amazon.com. You can tell this is a 80's play. It feels dated, it is very campy and quite simply a lot of the songs are not very good. Although many of you will recognize the title song. It starts with "Only you...". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcroD4R6duU&feature=related
Also here's a running scorecard of songs I have bought from iTunes from performances of "American Idols" this season. I have bought 4 songs by Carly Smithson, David Cook and Syesha Mercado. I don't think that's a coincidence. I also have bought 2 songs by Ramiele Mulubuy and Kristy Lee Cook and 0 songs by "TCWCBN". I usually buy the two best tracks each week. This week I will be buying Carly Smithson's rocking "Jesus Christ Superstar" (although I wish it wasn't sacreligious) and also Syesha Mercado's excellent, "One Rock 'N' Roll Too Many".
Also according to an ew.com poll last night 61% of the respondents voted for Brooke White to go home tonight. According to that poll the bottom 3 would include Jason Castro and "TCWCBN" as well. I would agree with that, check back later today for more.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
American Idol 4/22
Hello,
Tonight was the Top 6 of American Idol and the finalists were singing songs from the musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show started off with one of the best performances from the night. One of my favorite contestants, Syesha Mercado, who sang "One Rock and Roll Too Many" brilliantly. This is from the musical "Starlight Express", one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's lesser known works. In fact I had never heard this song but I really liked it and I loved Syesha Mercado's version.
Then we had Jason Castro singing "Memory", one of the most popular songs of all-time. This song is so beautiful and I liked Jason Castro's vibe, but I just did not think his performance was good. Also it was funny that Castro did not know the song was sung by a cat, or "glamourpuss" as Andrew Lloyd Webber called him. Yes this song is from "Cats" based on the poetry of T.S. Eliot.
Then up next was the TCWCBN (the contestant who cannot be named) and he changed around "Think of Me". He changed it around and his arrangement sucked, not only that but he was boring. I just don't get why the judges love him so much.
We then had Brooke, she was not the babbling Brooke tonight, but unfortunately she was not very good. She messed up on the start of the song and started over again, I don't have a problem with that. I do have a problem with "You Must Love Me" and her performance of it. I think she personified the weakness of tonight, nobody seemed to understand the context of these songs. For instance this song is about Evita as she is laying on her death bed. So here's a idea Brooke, put some emotion in that song.
We then had my other favorite performance of the night. That is Carly Smithson's excellent "Jesus Christ Superstar". I think "Jesus Christ Superstar" is one of Webber's most underappreciated musicals. Anyway this was a fun song for her. She clearly had fun singing it and that helped her loosen up.
We then had David Cook singing "Music of the Night". I was a little disappointed with his performance. He sang it a lot like the original. I was hoping he would mix it up a bit and rock it out. So while it was a solid performance, it was not a transcendent performance. I still think his "Always Be My Baby" was the best performance of the season. I think Jason Castro's version of "Hallelujah" was a close second.
My prediction for the bottom three: Brooke White, Jason Castro and hopefully TCWCBN. I think Brooke is going home this week. I won't miss her, she started out the season with so much potential. good night, themusicaddict
Tonight was the Top 6 of American Idol and the finalists were singing songs from the musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show started off with one of the best performances from the night. One of my favorite contestants, Syesha Mercado, who sang "One Rock and Roll Too Many" brilliantly. This is from the musical "Starlight Express", one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's lesser known works. In fact I had never heard this song but I really liked it and I loved Syesha Mercado's version.
Then we had Jason Castro singing "Memory", one of the most popular songs of all-time. This song is so beautiful and I liked Jason Castro's vibe, but I just did not think his performance was good. Also it was funny that Castro did not know the song was sung by a cat, or "glamourpuss" as Andrew Lloyd Webber called him. Yes this song is from "Cats" based on the poetry of T.S. Eliot.
Then up next was the TCWCBN (the contestant who cannot be named) and he changed around "Think of Me". He changed it around and his arrangement sucked, not only that but he was boring. I just don't get why the judges love him so much.
We then had Brooke, she was not the babbling Brooke tonight, but unfortunately she was not very good. She messed up on the start of the song and started over again, I don't have a problem with that. I do have a problem with "You Must Love Me" and her performance of it. I think she personified the weakness of tonight, nobody seemed to understand the context of these songs. For instance this song is about Evita as she is laying on her death bed. So here's a idea Brooke, put some emotion in that song.
We then had my other favorite performance of the night. That is Carly Smithson's excellent "Jesus Christ Superstar". I think "Jesus Christ Superstar" is one of Webber's most underappreciated musicals. Anyway this was a fun song for her. She clearly had fun singing it and that helped her loosen up.
We then had David Cook singing "Music of the Night". I was a little disappointed with his performance. He sang it a lot like the original. I was hoping he would mix it up a bit and rock it out. So while it was a solid performance, it was not a transcendent performance. I still think his "Always Be My Baby" was the best performance of the season. I think Jason Castro's version of "Hallelujah" was a close second.
My prediction for the bottom three: Brooke White, Jason Castro and hopefully TCWCBN. I think Brooke is going home this week. I won't miss her, she started out the season with so much potential. good night, themusicaddict
Monday, April 21, 2008
Monday music day
Hello friends,
First a couple of quick updates. According to their official website Guns 'N' Roses are currently in negotiations to release "Chinese Democracy". Now they have said several times that they were close to releasing this CD. But it still isn't out yet. So take anything you hear from their camp with a grain of salt. I am not really going to believe the CD is out until I have it in my hand. In a related note Velvet Revolver is looking for a new lead singer through the internet. Scott Weiland is more interested to sing with Stone Temple Pilots again. The reunited STP is going on tour this summer. Journey found their newest singer on the internet. If I remember right, Neil Schon was looking at videos on youtube.com. I believe Journey is up to their fourth lead singer.
Also according to EW.com Britney Spears is going to reprise her crazy secretary role on "How I Met Your Mother" in an upcoming show. She was kind of a secondary character in her first appearance on that show. I am not really sure what is going to happen with this character this time.
Tuesday's are traditionally when new music and movies come out. Here's a preview of some of the music coming out in the next couple of months. First of all this past week featured Mariah Carey's "E=MC2" (that 2 is suppose to represent squared). Also last week featured new music by Asia, the 80's band whose biggest hit was "Heat of The Moment". I think their other claim to fame is being the poster in the background in Steve Carrel's apartment in "The 40 Year Old Virgin". The poster helped reinforce the notion that his character was immature. Anyway Asia's new CD is entitled "Phoenix", an appropriate title.
Tomorrow we have new music by Flight of the Conchords, whose new CD is a self-titled CD. I have heard a couple of their songs and I am not impressed. However I know they are getting a lot of pub and hype. Also tomorrow another 80's band is dropping a new CD. That band being Whitesnake and the name of their CD is "Good To Be Bad". I think that is called self-fulfilling prophecy. This isn't a greatest hits collection, it is a two CD set of new music. This is their first new CD in 10 years, I know the world has been aching for their comeback.
Two of my favorite artists have new CD's out on April 29th, that would be Madonna and Def Leppard. Again both artists who had most of their success in the 80's and also both of these new CD's contain new music. Madonna's new CD is titled "Hard Candy" and the new Def Leppard CD is titled "Songs From the Sparkle Lounge". Two other CD's of note that same week is Mudcrutch's self titled CD. What you have never heard of Mudcrutch? Either had I but this is one of Tom Petty's first bands. They are also touring this summer as well. Also Phil Stacey's debut CD is out. He is the bald singer from Season Six of "American Idol". (Clay Aiken and Ace Young also have new music out soon, but I will spare you the details.)
Other artists with new music coming out over the next few months include the great "Death Cab For Cutie". Also we have the Foxboro Hottubs (remember Green Day doing garage rock!), Pink Floyd, Jewel and Alanis Morisette. Also Jakob Dylan has a solo CD out on June 10th, "Seeing Things". The son of Bob and the lead singer of the Wallflowers-when they are together. Also one more title of note, Martha Wainright has a new CD coming out. I do not know anything about her, but her CD is titled "I Know You Are Married, But I've Got Feelings Too". I just included that because that title is so funny. Now I am hoping that none of these CD's will be as expensive as gas prices.
Also to give you an idea of what kind of music I listen to, here's a sampling. Out of the about 140 songs I listened to today, here's the Top Five based on the number of times I have listened to them. (I will just let you know that I do not listen to music the same way I did about 10 years ago. Thanks to the genius of iTunes I usually listen to music randomly, about 90% of the time.) 1) "Rock 'N' Roll" by Led Zeppelin: 19 times. 2) From the "Evita" soundtrack: "And The Money Kept on Rolling In" by Antonio Banderas and Madonna. This song has 17 listens. 3) "Rock The Boat" by Hues Corporation: 13 listens. This is a 70's song that I have always liked. 3tied) "Feels Like Home by Chantal Kreviazuak: 13 listens. This comes from one of the greatest CD's that you never have heard, "What If It All Means Something". 5) "Ask" The Smiths. One of the greatest bands of all time. (Apparantally Morrissey turned down $200 million to tour with his old bandmates this year.) 5tied) "Together" by Sytx: 12 listens. This is from their underappreciated CD "Cyclorama".
Those are some of my most listened to songs, now here's some of the songs I heard today that I really like. In no particular order: "Shout At The Devil" (Live)- Motley Crue, "Strange Feeling" Michael Burks. (This is a piece of kick butt blues) and "Sex Is Not The Enemy" Garbage. Other great songs include: "She's Got Baggage" John Fogerty, "Wait It Out" Tift Merritt, "Rock the Casbah" The Clash, "Blinded By The Light" Manfred Mann, "Destination Unknown" Missing Persons and "Misty Mountain Hop" Led Zeppelin. Also I quite like the 5 songs that were on my most listened to list as well.
That's it for today, again if you have anything you would like me to check out please let me know. Leave a comment or e-mail me at ichoosetobecougarblue@yahoo.com
(It's a long story why I have such a long e-mail address.)
Ciao, themusicaddict
First a couple of quick updates. According to their official website Guns 'N' Roses are currently in negotiations to release "Chinese Democracy". Now they have said several times that they were close to releasing this CD. But it still isn't out yet. So take anything you hear from their camp with a grain of salt. I am not really going to believe the CD is out until I have it in my hand. In a related note Velvet Revolver is looking for a new lead singer through the internet. Scott Weiland is more interested to sing with Stone Temple Pilots again. The reunited STP is going on tour this summer. Journey found their newest singer on the internet. If I remember right, Neil Schon was looking at videos on youtube.com. I believe Journey is up to their fourth lead singer.
Also according to EW.com Britney Spears is going to reprise her crazy secretary role on "How I Met Your Mother" in an upcoming show. She was kind of a secondary character in her first appearance on that show. I am not really sure what is going to happen with this character this time.
Tuesday's are traditionally when new music and movies come out. Here's a preview of some of the music coming out in the next couple of months. First of all this past week featured Mariah Carey's "E=MC2" (that 2 is suppose to represent squared). Also last week featured new music by Asia, the 80's band whose biggest hit was "Heat of The Moment". I think their other claim to fame is being the poster in the background in Steve Carrel's apartment in "The 40 Year Old Virgin". The poster helped reinforce the notion that his character was immature. Anyway Asia's new CD is entitled "Phoenix", an appropriate title.
Tomorrow we have new music by Flight of the Conchords, whose new CD is a self-titled CD. I have heard a couple of their songs and I am not impressed. However I know they are getting a lot of pub and hype. Also tomorrow another 80's band is dropping a new CD. That band being Whitesnake and the name of their CD is "Good To Be Bad". I think that is called self-fulfilling prophecy. This isn't a greatest hits collection, it is a two CD set of new music. This is their first new CD in 10 years, I know the world has been aching for their comeback.
Two of my favorite artists have new CD's out on April 29th, that would be Madonna and Def Leppard. Again both artists who had most of their success in the 80's and also both of these new CD's contain new music. Madonna's new CD is titled "Hard Candy" and the new Def Leppard CD is titled "Songs From the Sparkle Lounge". Two other CD's of note that same week is Mudcrutch's self titled CD. What you have never heard of Mudcrutch? Either had I but this is one of Tom Petty's first bands. They are also touring this summer as well. Also Phil Stacey's debut CD is out. He is the bald singer from Season Six of "American Idol". (Clay Aiken and Ace Young also have new music out soon, but I will spare you the details.)
Other artists with new music coming out over the next few months include the great "Death Cab For Cutie". Also we have the Foxboro Hottubs (remember Green Day doing garage rock!), Pink Floyd, Jewel and Alanis Morisette. Also Jakob Dylan has a solo CD out on June 10th, "Seeing Things". The son of Bob and the lead singer of the Wallflowers-when they are together. Also one more title of note, Martha Wainright has a new CD coming out. I do not know anything about her, but her CD is titled "I Know You Are Married, But I've Got Feelings Too". I just included that because that title is so funny. Now I am hoping that none of these CD's will be as expensive as gas prices.
Also to give you an idea of what kind of music I listen to, here's a sampling. Out of the about 140 songs I listened to today, here's the Top Five based on the number of times I have listened to them. (I will just let you know that I do not listen to music the same way I did about 10 years ago. Thanks to the genius of iTunes I usually listen to music randomly, about 90% of the time.) 1) "Rock 'N' Roll" by Led Zeppelin: 19 times. 2) From the "Evita" soundtrack: "And The Money Kept on Rolling In" by Antonio Banderas and Madonna. This song has 17 listens. 3) "Rock The Boat" by Hues Corporation: 13 listens. This is a 70's song that I have always liked. 3tied) "Feels Like Home by Chantal Kreviazuak: 13 listens. This comes from one of the greatest CD's that you never have heard, "What If It All Means Something". 5) "Ask" The Smiths. One of the greatest bands of all time. (Apparantally Morrissey turned down $200 million to tour with his old bandmates this year.) 5tied) "Together" by Sytx: 12 listens. This is from their underappreciated CD "Cyclorama".
Those are some of my most listened to songs, now here's some of the songs I heard today that I really like. In no particular order: "Shout At The Devil" (Live)- Motley Crue, "Strange Feeling" Michael Burks. (This is a piece of kick butt blues) and "Sex Is Not The Enemy" Garbage. Other great songs include: "She's Got Baggage" John Fogerty, "Wait It Out" Tift Merritt, "Rock the Casbah" The Clash, "Blinded By The Light" Manfred Mann, "Destination Unknown" Missing Persons and "Misty Mountain Hop" Led Zeppelin. Also I quite like the 5 songs that were on my most listened to list as well.
That's it for today, again if you have anything you would like me to check out please let me know. Leave a comment or e-mail me at ichoosetobecougarblue@yahoo.com
(It's a long story why I have such a long e-mail address.)
Ciao, themusicaddict
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Sunday blahs.
Hello,
As again it is a Sunday, not much is going on in the entertainment world. Britney Spears had another restraining order issued last week and also was in the studio this past week. Now I am not particularly a big fan of Britney. But I do think she was rushed into the star making machinery way too early. Although she was kind of blah in her over hyped turn on "How I Met Your Mother".
Just one final note and I'm out. Top 7 "American Idol" contestant Kristy Lee Cook is engaged. Remember "AI" is one again Tuesday, the top 6 contestants will sing songs by mentor Andrew Lloyd-Webber. Good day, themusicaddict
As again it is a Sunday, not much is going on in the entertainment world. Britney Spears had another restraining order issued last week and also was in the studio this past week. Now I am not particularly a big fan of Britney. But I do think she was rushed into the star making machinery way too early. Although she was kind of blah in her over hyped turn on "How I Met Your Mother".
Just one final note and I'm out. Top 7 "American Idol" contestant Kristy Lee Cook is engaged. Remember "AI" is one again Tuesday, the top 6 contestants will sing songs by mentor Andrew Lloyd-Webber. Good day, themusicaddict
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Hello good friends,
Yahoo has a whole bunch of people that write music blogs. (Yahoo I am available as well.) I am going to be referencing a music blog written by Rob O'Conner, he wrote a blog entry about the 25 Worst Rappers of All-Time. Now in this list he did not include "traditional" rappers only. He also included other performers who have attempted rapping as well. I am going to highlight some of his list.
#25 The 1985 Chicago Bears. This is the team that went on to win the Super Bowl that year. They featured such players as Walter Payton, Jim McMahon and William "The Fridge" Perry. If you were alive in 1985 you have to had seen this video at least a few times. The song is titled "Super Bowl Shuffle". They recorded this before the Super Bowl and then went out and crushed the New England Patriots. This is one of the random, funny things that made the 80's so great.
#21 Two Live Crew: enough said.
#20 Nelly. I remember hearing so much about him when he came out with his "hit" "Country Grammar". So I was excited when I was going to see him on some TV show and he would be singing that song. That excitement lasted for about 10 seconds until I realized how talentless and classless he was. He is not even the best Nelly in the music buisness, that would be the fantastic Nelly Furtado.
#19 Dan Akyroyd and Tom Hanks. What did you expect, greatness?
#16 Insane Clown Posse: Reason 1 most white guys should not rap. This is the kind of rapping that make people say that rap music is an oxymoron.
#11 Shaquille O'Neal: He raps about as well as he shoots foul shots.
#9 Kevin Federline: Sure he can't rap he was trying to stretch out his 15 minutes of fame after getting the text message from Britney Spears that he was being dumped. You can't blame the guy for trying.
#6 Fred Durst: Reason #2 most white guys should not rap. If there was a taste prison, he would be in it for life. Not only did he attempt rap, but Limp Bizkit we are holding him responsible for as well. Also ironically someone else who tried to use Britney Spears to further his fame. Fred it is time for you to go. Limp Bizkit is the most apt band name of all-time.
Now without further adieu here is the top 5:
#5 Puff Daddy: When Fred goes please go with him.
#4 Dee Dee King: Thankfully I had heard anything about this until I read this article. The bass player for the Ramones wanted a career before his band. So he attempted to be a rapper? Insert your own joke here.
#3 Brian Austin Green: A multi media offender like Fred Durst. Also whoever thought this was a good idea.
#2 M.C. Hammer: He could possibly be the only rapper ever to appear on the Oprah show. How street is that for a reputation. Although I do like "U Can't Touch This".
#1 Vanilla Ice. This is about as surprising as when we found out that Britney Spears was no longer a virgin. (Although Britney has made some really bad choices, I still hope things work out the best for her.)
Just a couple of other quick notes I listened to the CD "Do You Like Rock Music?" by the band British Sea Power. I thought that was a pretty brassy title. If you are going to title your CD that, you had better deliver. Unfortunately they didn't. I have only listened to this CD once so maybe it will grow on me. Who knows I didn't like "The Wall" the first time I heard it either.
Also today was Record Store Day. It was a day that independent record stores got together to show how great independent record stores can be. Local to my area Greywhale Music had a whole bunch of promotions to celebrate the day. I should have been a little more on the ball for this and alerted you the kind readers to it.
Also I want to give a shout out to four songs that I have downloaded from all accross the internet that I think are worthy of a few listens. In no particular order: 1) "Good Machine" The Radishes a slice of hot rock. 2) "Seven Days of Lonely" by INine. This is a great song. I also don't know if this is intentional or not but the singer sounds like Avril Lavigne. 3) "The Silence Between Us" Bob Mould and 4)"Bring The Boys Home" The 1900's. A mellow, catchy pop song.
As always if you have any comments, please post them. Please also let me know what great music I am missing out on. Have a great Sunday, themusicaddict
Yahoo has a whole bunch of people that write music blogs. (Yahoo I am available as well.) I am going to be referencing a music blog written by Rob O'Conner, he wrote a blog entry about the 25 Worst Rappers of All-Time. Now in this list he did not include "traditional" rappers only. He also included other performers who have attempted rapping as well. I am going to highlight some of his list.
#25 The 1985 Chicago Bears. This is the team that went on to win the Super Bowl that year. They featured such players as Walter Payton, Jim McMahon and William "The Fridge" Perry. If you were alive in 1985 you have to had seen this video at least a few times. The song is titled "Super Bowl Shuffle". They recorded this before the Super Bowl and then went out and crushed the New England Patriots. This is one of the random, funny things that made the 80's so great.
#21 Two Live Crew: enough said.
#20 Nelly. I remember hearing so much about him when he came out with his "hit" "Country Grammar". So I was excited when I was going to see him on some TV show and he would be singing that song. That excitement lasted for about 10 seconds until I realized how talentless and classless he was. He is not even the best Nelly in the music buisness, that would be the fantastic Nelly Furtado.
#19 Dan Akyroyd and Tom Hanks. What did you expect, greatness?
#16 Insane Clown Posse: Reason 1 most white guys should not rap. This is the kind of rapping that make people say that rap music is an oxymoron.
#11 Shaquille O'Neal: He raps about as well as he shoots foul shots.
#9 Kevin Federline: Sure he can't rap he was trying to stretch out his 15 minutes of fame after getting the text message from Britney Spears that he was being dumped. You can't blame the guy for trying.
#6 Fred Durst: Reason #2 most white guys should not rap. If there was a taste prison, he would be in it for life. Not only did he attempt rap, but Limp Bizkit we are holding him responsible for as well. Also ironically someone else who tried to use Britney Spears to further his fame. Fred it is time for you to go. Limp Bizkit is the most apt band name of all-time.
Now without further adieu here is the top 5:
#5 Puff Daddy: When Fred goes please go with him.
#4 Dee Dee King: Thankfully I had heard anything about this until I read this article. The bass player for the Ramones wanted a career before his band. So he attempted to be a rapper? Insert your own joke here.
#3 Brian Austin Green: A multi media offender like Fred Durst. Also whoever thought this was a good idea.
#2 M.C. Hammer: He could possibly be the only rapper ever to appear on the Oprah show. How street is that for a reputation. Although I do like "U Can't Touch This".
#1 Vanilla Ice. This is about as surprising as when we found out that Britney Spears was no longer a virgin. (Although Britney has made some really bad choices, I still hope things work out the best for her.)
Just a couple of other quick notes I listened to the CD "Do You Like Rock Music?" by the band British Sea Power. I thought that was a pretty brassy title. If you are going to title your CD that, you had better deliver. Unfortunately they didn't. I have only listened to this CD once so maybe it will grow on me. Who knows I didn't like "The Wall" the first time I heard it either.
Also today was Record Store Day. It was a day that independent record stores got together to show how great independent record stores can be. Local to my area Greywhale Music had a whole bunch of promotions to celebrate the day. I should have been a little more on the ball for this and alerted you the kind readers to it.
Also I want to give a shout out to four songs that I have downloaded from all accross the internet that I think are worthy of a few listens. In no particular order: 1) "Good Machine" The Radishes a slice of hot rock. 2) "Seven Days of Lonely" by INine. This is a great song. I also don't know if this is intentional or not but the singer sounds like Avril Lavigne. 3) "The Silence Between Us" Bob Mould and 4)"Bring The Boys Home" The 1900's. A mellow, catchy pop song.
As always if you have any comments, please post them. Please also let me know what great music I am missing out on. Have a great Sunday, themusicaddict
Friday, April 18, 2008
Hello good friends,
Not much going on today. I just have to give a plug to the music website called goombah.com. They have Free Music Friday. They have a diverse selection of 15 free songs every Friday. This week's songs includes music from Counting Crows and two ripping blues songs by Michael Burks. I will check out some of the other songs and if there is anything worthwhile I will definitely let you know.
Also no more word on the new Guns and Roses CD "Chinese Democracy" and about when it is going to be out. This CD has had several starts and stops, but when this CD drops there will be more people buying it than going to the Jenna Bush wedding.
That's all, have a good weekend. themusicaddict
Not much going on today. I just have to give a plug to the music website called goombah.com. They have Free Music Friday. They have a diverse selection of 15 free songs every Friday. This week's songs includes music from Counting Crows and two ripping blues songs by Michael Burks. I will check out some of the other songs and if there is anything worthwhile I will definitely let you know.
Also no more word on the new Guns and Roses CD "Chinese Democracy" and about when it is going to be out. This CD has had several starts and stops, but when this CD drops there will be more people buying it than going to the Jenna Bush wedding.
That's all, have a good weekend. themusicaddict
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Miscellaneous
Hello,
Not much news today. As you probably know by now Kristy Lee Cook was voted off "American Idol" last night. That was not a real surprise and as usual she was a good sport about it. She sang "Forever" again, starting off right in front of Simon. She even changed the lyrics a bit to tweak Simon a bit. She had wanted to sit on Simon's lap before she thought that it was inappropriate. Good call Kristy Lee.
So now we are down to six finalists with next week having Andrew Lloyd Webber as the mentor. (For those of you are a little rusty with your Andrew Lloyd Webber knowledge. He is one of the main writers of "Evita", "Jesus ChristSuperstar", "Cats" and "Phantom of The Opera". Interestingly enough he wrote a couple of songs as well with Jim Steinman for Meat Loaf). Although he hasn't had a hit for awhile. Dolly Parton and Mariah Carey both had new CD's to sell, I wonder what Lloyd will be promoting. He was on "Celebrity Apprentice" talking about how he was in the studio at Abbey Road Studios working on the sequel to "Phantom of the Opera". So we will see how much we hear about that project. (By the way Kristy was going to sing "Don't Cry For Me Argentina", one of the best songs of all time.) Anyway I was saying we have David Cook left. I think he is most likely to win. You definitely need to check out his "Always Be My Baby" on iTunes. It is very worth the 99 cents. That might be the best performance of Season 7. We then have my other favorite Carly Smithson. She rocks, I was listening to her performance of "Crazy On You" and it is great. Then we have Jason Castro, who many people call the Coffeehouse Idol. I am lukewarm on him, I would like to see him to sing a rock song. We also have Syesha Mercado, her version of "Vanishing" is also worthy of the 99 cents.
Then we have the babbling Brooke White, I can't take credit for that but I thought it was pretty funny. I thought her "Hero" was good but not great. I am thinking she is going to be gone next week. The sixth and final contestant is the contestant who can't be named. "AI" season 6 contestant Chris Sligh writes a monthly article for EW. He feels the same about TCWCBN. He is bored to death by his performances and wonders if TCWCBN is "overpraised". I completely agree with Sligh on both of those points and I am glad I am not the only one.
Also Rolling Stone is just now breaking the news that Green Day and Foxboro Hottubs are the same people. Good job Rolling Stone! Although RS is one of my favorite magazines, especially when they stick to rock and roll. Please don't have a Disney Teen on the cover ever again. Put Paramore on the cover, not Zac Efron. Also according to RS.com the Foxboro Hottub CD "Stop, Drop and Roll" will be out anyday.
Another good song available for free on download.com is "What About 10?" by Dino 5. I would reccomend you add this song to your iTunes library, you can't beat free. You will especially like this song if you are a fan of Jurassic 5.
Again if you have anything to say, leave comments.
Not much news today. As you probably know by now Kristy Lee Cook was voted off "American Idol" last night. That was not a real surprise and as usual she was a good sport about it. She sang "Forever" again, starting off right in front of Simon. She even changed the lyrics a bit to tweak Simon a bit. She had wanted to sit on Simon's lap before she thought that it was inappropriate. Good call Kristy Lee.
So now we are down to six finalists with next week having Andrew Lloyd Webber as the mentor. (For those of you are a little rusty with your Andrew Lloyd Webber knowledge. He is one of the main writers of "Evita", "Jesus ChristSuperstar", "Cats" and "Phantom of The Opera". Interestingly enough he wrote a couple of songs as well with Jim Steinman for Meat Loaf). Although he hasn't had a hit for awhile. Dolly Parton and Mariah Carey both had new CD's to sell, I wonder what Lloyd will be promoting. He was on "Celebrity Apprentice" talking about how he was in the studio at Abbey Road Studios working on the sequel to "Phantom of the Opera". So we will see how much we hear about that project. (By the way Kristy was going to sing "Don't Cry For Me Argentina", one of the best songs of all time.) Anyway I was saying we have David Cook left. I think he is most likely to win. You definitely need to check out his "Always Be My Baby" on iTunes. It is very worth the 99 cents. That might be the best performance of Season 7. We then have my other favorite Carly Smithson. She rocks, I was listening to her performance of "Crazy On You" and it is great. Then we have Jason Castro, who many people call the Coffeehouse Idol. I am lukewarm on him, I would like to see him to sing a rock song. We also have Syesha Mercado, her version of "Vanishing" is also worthy of the 99 cents.
Then we have the babbling Brooke White, I can't take credit for that but I thought it was pretty funny. I thought her "Hero" was good but not great. I am thinking she is going to be gone next week. The sixth and final contestant is the contestant who can't be named. "AI" season 6 contestant Chris Sligh writes a monthly article for EW. He feels the same about TCWCBN. He is bored to death by his performances and wonders if TCWCBN is "overpraised". I completely agree with Sligh on both of those points and I am glad I am not the only one.
Also Rolling Stone is just now breaking the news that Green Day and Foxboro Hottubs are the same people. Good job Rolling Stone! Although RS is one of my favorite magazines, especially when they stick to rock and roll. Please don't have a Disney Teen on the cover ever again. Put Paramore on the cover, not Zac Efron. Also according to RS.com the Foxboro Hottub CD "Stop, Drop and Roll" will be out anyday.
Another good song available for free on download.com is "What About 10?" by Dino 5. I would reccomend you add this song to your iTunes library, you can't beat free. You will especially like this song if you are a fan of Jurassic 5.
Again if you have anything to say, leave comments.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Foxboro Hottubs
Hello again,
For you Foxboro Hottubs fans, and you know who you are, their new single is available to download on iTunes. For you the intrepid listener I checked it out. It is a fast paced throwback rock song, on iTunes rating scale I rate it a 4 out of 1 to 5. You can preorder their new CD on amazon.com for $9.99. It will be released on May 13th and it is titled "Stop, Drop and Roll". Based on pre orders alone, it is #378 on amazon.com most bought list. That is pretty impressive for a CD that is not out yet. Of course having it "leaked" to MTV that they are the Green Day did not hurt either.
Also the original lineup of Motley Crue announced their tour will begin July 1st. Yes all four of them are alive and thankfully none of them are currently starring in a lame reality show. (I am looking at you Bret Michaels) They are touring under the banner Crue Fest in which they are touring with 4 other bands. I think they are aiming for a sort of an Ozzfest vibe. In order of rock relevance: Papa Roach (their second CD is fantastic), Trapt and then Buckcherry. Buckcherry was billed as a new band carrying the banner of Guns 'N' Roses. It did not work out that way, they suck. They are carrying the banner of L.A. Guns. I have never heard Sixx: AM. Although Nikki Sixx's "Heroin Diaries" is one of the most harrowing books you will ever read. (Before I get back to tour details let me put a plug in for "The Dirt" their book co-written with Neil Strauss. Apparantally their new CD "Saints of Los Angeles" is based on that book.) For more information about this go to rollingstone.com or rockline.com.
The only date I care about on this tour is July 29th, that's when they will be playing in my home city. One of the best concerts I went to back in the 80's was the Motley Crue "Theatre of Pain" tour. They kicked some serious butt on that night.
One other note before I replay to "billiejean". A song you should check out is Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love". That songs kicks butt. I plan on writing a review of the whole CD once I can afford to buy it. (I have been out of work for 5 weeks, so obviously feeding our kids and paying the mortgage are higher priorities.)
Okay I am now ready for you "billiejean" That's an obvious reference to David Cook's reworking of the classic Michael Jackson song. Now I am a big fan of David Cook but I hated his version of Chris Cornell's version of that song. I had to go to listen to the original to get the bad taste of that version out of my mind. Anyway I have nothing personally against David Archuleta. He just bores me to death. He sings sappy midtempo songs week after week. As Simon says you are 17, act like it. I also am bothered by the fact that he seems a from the cradle pop star, like he has been genetically engineered for it. Also seeing Archueta in concert would be so boring. What kind of CD is he going to make? Most importantly what is he going to do when the 13 year olds move on. There goes his fan base. If he wins I think he is going to be a lot like Taylor Hicks. He has a big fan base during the show, but once the show is over those fans move on. He just does not have the talent and charisma of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry etc. I think he will have a career a lot like Clay Aiken. (That is not a compliment.)
He indeed will make more money than you and me in the next two years but so will Clay Aiken. Money earned does not = talent of charisma. David Cook is good I agree. But I do not really have a favorite at this point. I am for anyone other than Archuleta. I mean even a bad personality or something would help Archuleta. Maybe learn some jokes he could learn a lot about charisma from watching Bill Cosby.
I go back and forth on Brooke White, I like her voice but please shut up when the judges are critiquing you. I am lukewarm about Jason Castro. He needs to rock out at least one week. I also like Syesha a lot, although she does seem to be a bit of a manufactored contestant as well. Yes Kristy is gorgeous. She is not the best singer in the competition, but she is the smartest. She also did give Mariah Carey goosebumps when she sang one of Carey's compositions in front of her. So that is worth something. Don't forget a lot of attractive people without a lot of talent have become hugely popular, Brittani Spears anyone? (It is a little ironic that a few years ago Kristy Lee did sign with Brittani Spears record label. I like Carly as well. Possibly getting voted off the competition will be the best thing for her. Someone will sign her, they can work with her, help her relax. I think she could be a big old rock star and we need as many of those as we can get. I am thinking either Carly, Syesha or Kristy Lee will be voted off tonight.
For you Foxboro Hottubs fans, and you know who you are, their new single is available to download on iTunes. For you the intrepid listener I checked it out. It is a fast paced throwback rock song, on iTunes rating scale I rate it a 4 out of 1 to 5. You can preorder their new CD on amazon.com for $9.99. It will be released on May 13th and it is titled "Stop, Drop and Roll". Based on pre orders alone, it is #378 on amazon.com most bought list. That is pretty impressive for a CD that is not out yet. Of course having it "leaked" to MTV that they are the Green Day did not hurt either.
Also the original lineup of Motley Crue announced their tour will begin July 1st. Yes all four of them are alive and thankfully none of them are currently starring in a lame reality show. (I am looking at you Bret Michaels) They are touring under the banner Crue Fest in which they are touring with 4 other bands. I think they are aiming for a sort of an Ozzfest vibe. In order of rock relevance: Papa Roach (their second CD is fantastic), Trapt and then Buckcherry. Buckcherry was billed as a new band carrying the banner of Guns 'N' Roses. It did not work out that way, they suck. They are carrying the banner of L.A. Guns. I have never heard Sixx: AM. Although Nikki Sixx's "Heroin Diaries" is one of the most harrowing books you will ever read. (Before I get back to tour details let me put a plug in for "The Dirt" their book co-written with Neil Strauss. Apparantally their new CD "Saints of Los Angeles" is based on that book.) For more information about this go to rollingstone.com or rockline.com.
The only date I care about on this tour is July 29th, that's when they will be playing in my home city. One of the best concerts I went to back in the 80's was the Motley Crue "Theatre of Pain" tour. They kicked some serious butt on that night.
One other note before I replay to "billiejean". A song you should check out is Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love". That songs kicks butt. I plan on writing a review of the whole CD once I can afford to buy it. (I have been out of work for 5 weeks, so obviously feeding our kids and paying the mortgage are higher priorities.)
Okay I am now ready for you "billiejean" That's an obvious reference to David Cook's reworking of the classic Michael Jackson song. Now I am a big fan of David Cook but I hated his version of Chris Cornell's version of that song. I had to go to listen to the original to get the bad taste of that version out of my mind. Anyway I have nothing personally against David Archuleta. He just bores me to death. He sings sappy midtempo songs week after week. As Simon says you are 17, act like it. I also am bothered by the fact that he seems a from the cradle pop star, like he has been genetically engineered for it. Also seeing Archueta in concert would be so boring. What kind of CD is he going to make? Most importantly what is he going to do when the 13 year olds move on. There goes his fan base. If he wins I think he is going to be a lot like Taylor Hicks. He has a big fan base during the show, but once the show is over those fans move on. He just does not have the talent and charisma of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry etc. I think he will have a career a lot like Clay Aiken. (That is not a compliment.)
He indeed will make more money than you and me in the next two years but so will Clay Aiken. Money earned does not = talent of charisma. David Cook is good I agree. But I do not really have a favorite at this point. I am for anyone other than Archuleta. I mean even a bad personality or something would help Archuleta. Maybe learn some jokes he could learn a lot about charisma from watching Bill Cosby.
I go back and forth on Brooke White, I like her voice but please shut up when the judges are critiquing you. I am lukewarm about Jason Castro. He needs to rock out at least one week. I also like Syesha a lot, although she does seem to be a bit of a manufactored contestant as well. Yes Kristy is gorgeous. She is not the best singer in the competition, but she is the smartest. She also did give Mariah Carey goosebumps when she sang one of Carey's compositions in front of her. So that is worth something. Don't forget a lot of attractive people without a lot of talent have become hugely popular, Brittani Spears anyone? (It is a little ironic that a few years ago Kristy Lee did sign with Brittani Spears record label. I like Carly as well. Possibly getting voted off the competition will be the best thing for her. Someone will sign her, they can work with her, help her relax. I think she could be a big old rock star and we need as many of those as we can get. I am thinking either Carly, Syesha or Kristy Lee will be voted off tonight.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Live Blogging "AI" 4/15/08
Tonight I am live blogging "American Idol" for my daily blog. I will be a little bit behind as I DVR'd so I can skip the commericials.
Is it just my imagination or is Ryan Seacrest the biggest dork on the planet. He talked about the suprising departure of Michael Johns. He is now introducing Mariah Carey as this week's mentor.
First up is the lame David Archuleta, he is singing a sappy song to the squeals of 13 year olds. He sang the "Prince of Egypt" song. Randy said he was "the bomb". Paula rambled and then Simon complimented him. Please do not vote for him, he has to go. Sometimes he can't eat on performance night, does anyone really care?
Carly Smithson is up next, now here is someone that can sing and has personality. She is singing "Without You", a song that apparantally Mariah Carey covered. Listen to that voice, what a great voice and she has a personality. Randy said "pretty good, pretty good" and then Paula rambled. Simon doesn't think she pulled it off. Cowell called it an "okay version".
Syesha Mercado is up next. I really like her but I know a lot of people don't. Ryan is in the audience to introduce Syesha. Syesha is singing "Vanishing". How intimidating it would be to tackle a Mariah Carey song with Mariah Carey there. Again Mercado is delivering another solid performance. Sometimes she shouts when she should be singing, she is doing that too much in this song. Randy "did a good job." He also finally pulled out "pitchy". (What exactly does pitchy mean anyway?) Paula rambled, what is she is saying and why does it not make sense. Simon said it was "technically good". He said Arculeta is the one to beat. Please somebody beat him.
Up next is Kristy Lee Cook and the jabberbox Brooke White. She is looking good tonight, let's see if she sings well. She is singing "Hero" and she is doing it justice. This is the song I thought David Archuleta would sing, thank goodness he didn't. Brooke is really kicking butt on this song. She is getting a standing ovation. Randy said it was "pretty good". Paula then rambled. Simon said "the vital ingredient in your voice is not there". Simon is an idiot.
Kristy Lee is singing "Forever", a song I have never heard. She gave Mariah "goosebumps". Kristy Lee is definitely the smartest contestant left. However her countrified "Forever" is a little lame. The twang has to go. I am not enjoying this but hey at least she is gorgeous. Randy is lukewarm and Paula is rambling. Does she have the meat? Shut up Paula. Simon is giving his usually negative comments, he makes 40 million for this.
David Cook is up next. Since it is Mariah Carey week I am worried for him. What is he going to sing? He needs to rock out something like "Vision of Love" or "Someday". He is going to be singing "Always Be My Baby". Here goes, his voice is sounding good. Cue the violins. I love his version and he is really singing this well. Here comes the rock part. Hearing the full length version of this song will be interesting. Randy says he is "ready to make an album." Paula actually made sense. Simon says :"Karoke hell to a breath of fresh air." Mr Archuleta, here's the real David.
Jason Castro is up next. He might struggle. I thought the same thing about David Cook and he rocked it. "I Don't Wanna Cry" This arrangement blows, I am not impressed. It is starting to pick up though. Castro is okay tonight. Randy "didnt really like it." Paula rambled and Simon agreed with Paula. He is very effusive of Jason.
So who is going to be the bottom three, based on the last few weeks I think it is going to be Syesha, Kristy Lee and Brooke.
Is it just my imagination or is Ryan Seacrest the biggest dork on the planet. He talked about the suprising departure of Michael Johns. He is now introducing Mariah Carey as this week's mentor.
First up is the lame David Archuleta, he is singing a sappy song to the squeals of 13 year olds. He sang the "Prince of Egypt" song. Randy said he was "the bomb". Paula rambled and then Simon complimented him. Please do not vote for him, he has to go. Sometimes he can't eat on performance night, does anyone really care?
Carly Smithson is up next, now here is someone that can sing and has personality. She is singing "Without You", a song that apparantally Mariah Carey covered. Listen to that voice, what a great voice and she has a personality. Randy said "pretty good, pretty good" and then Paula rambled. Simon doesn't think she pulled it off. Cowell called it an "okay version".
Syesha Mercado is up next. I really like her but I know a lot of people don't. Ryan is in the audience to introduce Syesha. Syesha is singing "Vanishing". How intimidating it would be to tackle a Mariah Carey song with Mariah Carey there. Again Mercado is delivering another solid performance. Sometimes she shouts when she should be singing, she is doing that too much in this song. Randy "did a good job." He also finally pulled out "pitchy". (What exactly does pitchy mean anyway?) Paula rambled, what is she is saying and why does it not make sense. Simon said it was "technically good". He said Arculeta is the one to beat. Please somebody beat him.
Up next is Kristy Lee Cook and the jabberbox Brooke White. She is looking good tonight, let's see if she sings well. She is singing "Hero" and she is doing it justice. This is the song I thought David Archuleta would sing, thank goodness he didn't. Brooke is really kicking butt on this song. She is getting a standing ovation. Randy said it was "pretty good". Paula then rambled. Simon said "the vital ingredient in your voice is not there". Simon is an idiot.
Kristy Lee is singing "Forever", a song I have never heard. She gave Mariah "goosebumps". Kristy Lee is definitely the smartest contestant left. However her countrified "Forever" is a little lame. The twang has to go. I am not enjoying this but hey at least she is gorgeous. Randy is lukewarm and Paula is rambling. Does she have the meat? Shut up Paula. Simon is giving his usually negative comments, he makes 40 million for this.
David Cook is up next. Since it is Mariah Carey week I am worried for him. What is he going to sing? He needs to rock out something like "Vision of Love" or "Someday". He is going to be singing "Always Be My Baby". Here goes, his voice is sounding good. Cue the violins. I love his version and he is really singing this well. Here comes the rock part. Hearing the full length version of this song will be interesting. Randy says he is "ready to make an album." Paula actually made sense. Simon says :"Karoke hell to a breath of fresh air." Mr Archuleta, here's the real David.
Jason Castro is up next. He might struggle. I thought the same thing about David Cook and he rocked it. "I Don't Wanna Cry" This arrangement blows, I am not impressed. It is starting to pick up though. Castro is okay tonight. Randy "didnt really like it." Paula rambled and Simon agreed with Paula. He is very effusive of Jason.
So who is going to be the bottom three, based on the last few weeks I think it is going to be Syesha, Kristy Lee and Brooke.
Monday, April 14, 2008
New Music You Should Check Out
Hello again,
Today's blog post is about new music (at least to me) that you need to check out. Also I will give you a few websites where you can listen to or even download some of this music free. Now not all these musicians are as attractive as Miss USA 2008, but they all rock.
First I want to start off with the first band you should go check out right now! (Why are you still sitting there.) The band is The Black Keys, they play sort of a sludgy rock/blues mix. Some of their better songs include "Set You Free", "Thickfreakness" and "10:00 am Automatic". You can also listen to their newest CD, the full stream at pastemagazine.com. pastemagazine also has streams of new music by Arrested Development, Romantica and The New Pornographers. I especially like the song by Romantica entitled "Ixcatan".
Another new band (at least to me) you should check out is a band called the Acid House Kings. When I first heard their name I thought it would be techno music. However it is not techno but I don't really know how I would describe it. However it is very good. Some of their better songs include "Heart Like A Stone", "Sunday Morning" and "Do What You Want To Do". I was able to get four of their songs free from last.fm absolutely free.
Those are the two bands I wanted to tell you most about. However there are some other bands that I don't understand why they are not extremely popular. Those bands would include Flyleaf, Eisley, Silversun Pickups, Paramore, Pipettes and the New Pornographers. All of those bands have achieved a modicum of success. However their success does not live up to how great of bands they are.
There is also one song you should check out. It is a song called "Queen of Pop 2" by a band called The GonnaBees. You can get this song free by going to download.com and type GonnaBees in the search box. download.com also has about 8,000 other free mp3's you may want to check out. It may take some work to find the good stuff but it will be worth it. Also here are some other websites that have free music available: goombah.com, iTunes music store, amazon.com, pastemagazine.com, last.fm. (Also goombah.com has 15 free songs available each Friday, covering all spectrums of music.) One more website that I had high hopes for when I first heard about it, however it is so far a disappointment. The website is lala.com and their premise is that they will play full streams of most CD's. So that would be cool rather than just 30 seconds of each songs like on amazon.com or iTunes music store. However the potential of this website has yet to fulfill its promise. I plan on keeping an eye on it to see if they will begin fulfilling their full promise.
Just a couple of other tidbits. It was confirmed to mtv over the weekend that Green Bay has been performing under the name Foxboro Hot Tubs. In the Foxboro Hot Tubs, the singer sounds a lot like Billie Jo Armstrong, now we know why. Apparantally back in 2003 they also performed under the name of Network. However I am thinking that Green Day should make a comeback as Green Day. I mean I know they are operating under the crushing expectations of "American Idiot", but it is time for some new music. It is time to get back in the studio.
Also tomorrow night is the Top 7 singing on "American Idol", this week is Mariah Carey week. (In case you were wondering Michael Johns was going to be singing "Vision of Love". Thats's according to Entertainment Weekly.) So I think Kristy Lee Cook will pick a good song to sing, as she is the savviest contestant. I think David Cook could struggle this week and I know David Archuleta will struggle this week. He will probably sing "Hero", it is a mid tempo syrupy ballad, usually the type of song he likes to crucify.
Also if you have some new music you would like for me to check out, leave comments. I am also able willing to listen to music, burn a copy and send it to me. Again leave comments and I will monitor those daily.
Today's blog post is about new music (at least to me) that you need to check out. Also I will give you a few websites where you can listen to or even download some of this music free. Now not all these musicians are as attractive as Miss USA 2008, but they all rock.
First I want to start off with the first band you should go check out right now! (Why are you still sitting there.) The band is The Black Keys, they play sort of a sludgy rock/blues mix. Some of their better songs include "Set You Free", "Thickfreakness" and "10:00 am Automatic". You can also listen to their newest CD, the full stream at pastemagazine.com. pastemagazine also has streams of new music by Arrested Development, Romantica and The New Pornographers. I especially like the song by Romantica entitled "Ixcatan".
Another new band (at least to me) you should check out is a band called the Acid House Kings. When I first heard their name I thought it would be techno music. However it is not techno but I don't really know how I would describe it. However it is very good. Some of their better songs include "Heart Like A Stone", "Sunday Morning" and "Do What You Want To Do". I was able to get four of their songs free from last.fm absolutely free.
Those are the two bands I wanted to tell you most about. However there are some other bands that I don't understand why they are not extremely popular. Those bands would include Flyleaf, Eisley, Silversun Pickups, Paramore, Pipettes and the New Pornographers. All of those bands have achieved a modicum of success. However their success does not live up to how great of bands they are.
There is also one song you should check out. It is a song called "Queen of Pop 2" by a band called The GonnaBees. You can get this song free by going to download.com and type GonnaBees in the search box. download.com also has about 8,000 other free mp3's you may want to check out. It may take some work to find the good stuff but it will be worth it. Also here are some other websites that have free music available: goombah.com, iTunes music store, amazon.com, pastemagazine.com, last.fm. (Also goombah.com has 15 free songs available each Friday, covering all spectrums of music.) One more website that I had high hopes for when I first heard about it, however it is so far a disappointment. The website is lala.com and their premise is that they will play full streams of most CD's. So that would be cool rather than just 30 seconds of each songs like on amazon.com or iTunes music store. However the potential of this website has yet to fulfill its promise. I plan on keeping an eye on it to see if they will begin fulfilling their full promise.
Just a couple of other tidbits. It was confirmed to mtv over the weekend that Green Bay has been performing under the name Foxboro Hot Tubs. In the Foxboro Hot Tubs, the singer sounds a lot like Billie Jo Armstrong, now we know why. Apparantally back in 2003 they also performed under the name of Network. However I am thinking that Green Day should make a comeback as Green Day. I mean I know they are operating under the crushing expectations of "American Idiot", but it is time for some new music. It is time to get back in the studio.
Also tomorrow night is the Top 7 singing on "American Idol", this week is Mariah Carey week. (In case you were wondering Michael Johns was going to be singing "Vision of Love". Thats's according to Entertainment Weekly.) So I think Kristy Lee Cook will pick a good song to sing, as she is the savviest contestant. I think David Cook could struggle this week and I know David Archuleta will struggle this week. He will probably sing "Hero", it is a mid tempo syrupy ballad, usually the type of song he likes to crucify.
Also if you have some new music you would like for me to check out, leave comments. I am also able willing to listen to music, burn a copy and send it to me. Again leave comments and I will monitor those daily.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
The Show Must Go But David Archuleta Must Not!
I am not a David Archuleta hater. We both come from the same state and I usually support my fellow Utahans 100%. However in this case I can not. Archuleta seems nice enough and has the world in front of him. However while having a good voice, he bores me to tears. I am about to write the four scariest words in music. David Archuleta in concert! What a dreary, boring spectacle that would be. Based on his performances so far on "AI", I am going to write a possible set list for him.
"Shop Around" I don't even remember this song. "Imagine" He received universal praise for this and this was his best performance so far. "Another Day In Paradise" This was not even a good song when Phil Collins sang it and David Archuleta did it no favors. I was so bored with this performance. Isn't that the worst thing you can say about a live performance.
"We Can Work It Out" Archuleta absolutely slaughtered this song. He should go on "AI" immeadiately and apologize to the Beattes and all Beatles fans. "The Long and Winding Road" Easily one of the best Beatles songs and again he beat the crap out of this song. This song has so much power, just check out Billy Ocean's version.
"You're The Voice" Even the "AI" judges who have been some of Archuleta's biggest fans did not like this performance. (Randy had not even heard of it.) I think the John Farnham version of this song is excellent, but again Archuleta's version was boring. He only sang it about two minutes and it went on too long!
"Smoky Mountain Memories" he actually did okay with this song. "Angels" Guess what Archuleta picked another sappy mid tempo ballad. Again, boring.
The only thing more boring than a David Archuleta concert or him on "AI' is Nascar. Please lets vote him off asap. You may have heard of the the website votefortheworst.com which wants people to vote for the worst contestant so they can screw up "AI". I think someone should start a new website and title it voteforthemostboring.com. All you need is a picture of Archuleta and then you would be set.
Not only is he boring, his stage presence is awful. His parents have been training him to be a music star since a young age, why has he not learned how to act on the stage yet? Why does he like such sappy songs? I know he has very little life experience, but when I was 17 I would have picked a song by Van Halen, Motley Crue or Led Zeppelin. You know a song that kicks butt and would show off your skills. Of course there is probably a reason he doesn't pick a song like that, other than they probably can't get those songs approved.
I think this sums up the whole lameness of David Archuleta. On "AI" a contestant can pick any quote he can choose. What did David Archuleta pick. Now remember there are millions of quotes one can pick from such illuminaries as JFK and Martin Luther King or any other great. This is what he picks, "You'll never be lonely if you befriend yourself." Yuck!
"Shop Around" I don't even remember this song. "Imagine" He received universal praise for this and this was his best performance so far. "Another Day In Paradise" This was not even a good song when Phil Collins sang it and David Archuleta did it no favors. I was so bored with this performance. Isn't that the worst thing you can say about a live performance.
"We Can Work It Out" Archuleta absolutely slaughtered this song. He should go on "AI" immeadiately and apologize to the Beattes and all Beatles fans. "The Long and Winding Road" Easily one of the best Beatles songs and again he beat the crap out of this song. This song has so much power, just check out Billy Ocean's version.
"You're The Voice" Even the "AI" judges who have been some of Archuleta's biggest fans did not like this performance. (Randy had not even heard of it.) I think the John Farnham version of this song is excellent, but again Archuleta's version was boring. He only sang it about two minutes and it went on too long!
"Smoky Mountain Memories" he actually did okay with this song. "Angels" Guess what Archuleta picked another sappy mid tempo ballad. Again, boring.
The only thing more boring than a David Archuleta concert or him on "AI' is Nascar. Please lets vote him off asap. You may have heard of the the website votefortheworst.com which wants people to vote for the worst contestant so they can screw up "AI". I think someone should start a new website and title it voteforthemostboring.com. All you need is a picture of Archuleta and then you would be set.
Not only is he boring, his stage presence is awful. His parents have been training him to be a music star since a young age, why has he not learned how to act on the stage yet? Why does he like such sappy songs? I know he has very little life experience, but when I was 17 I would have picked a song by Van Halen, Motley Crue or Led Zeppelin. You know a song that kicks butt and would show off your skills. Of course there is probably a reason he doesn't pick a song like that, other than they probably can't get those songs approved.
I think this sums up the whole lameness of David Archuleta. On "AI" a contestant can pick any quote he can choose. What did David Archuleta pick. Now remember there are millions of quotes one can pick from such illuminaries as JFK and Martin Luther King or any other great. This is what he picks, "You'll never be lonely if you befriend yourself." Yuck!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
(Updated December 11th, 2019) The "Chinese Democracy" Question
Hello,
I'm not a professional in the industry. Anything you read on this site I'm getting from my own feeble mind. Please take everything with a grain of salt. This is my first post, be gentle.
In April, 2008 I wondered if "Chinese Democracy" would ever be released. Then of course would it be any good? Then the third and final question, would anyone care?
I read on two different websites that Axl Rose has finally handed in the complete, long rumored CD "Chinese Democracy". He's been working on this CD for about 13 years, it's taken so long to complete that Slash left the band during it's recording. Apparently this CD has cost about $13 million to make. In other words Geffen is going to have to sell one bazillion copies, approximately, to make a profit. So is it any good? You can find grainy clips of some of the songs on youtube.com from the concerts in which these songs were played. These grainy videos don't do justice to any musician.
I know there are a lot of G 'N' R haters out there who hope this CD sucks. However as a music fan, I hope this CD kicks serious butt. There's a dearth of excellent rock music so kick our butts Axl. I hear a lot of people go on and on about how influential Nirvana and "Nevermind" were. Whatever. A truly influential band is Guns 'N' Roses. "Appetite For Destruction" is one of the Top 100 CDs of all-time. Too bad Axl got too big for his britches. Velvet Revolver is okay but there's only one Guns N' Roses. For those that don't believe get in the ring.
July 2, 2013: It's strange going back and reading the first blog I ever wrote. As of summer, 2013 according to blogger.com this blog entry hasn't received one view ever. That's fine, that means other than myself, no one has read it. I spent a few minutes editing and improving it.
"Chinese Democracy" was released on November 23rd, 2008 and ended up being a bomb, which shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. It had taken too long to create and release, how many times did music trends change during the recording of this?
In my opinion "Chinese Democracy" is a perfectly good CD, they were never going to make another "Appetite For Destruction" or for that matter another "Use Your Illusion" It's almost 5 years later and there's word out that there will be another Guns N' Roses CD. However the anticipation for it a "Chinese Democracy" follow up is almost nonexistent. I'll listen to it when it comes out eventually.
December 11th, 2019: Yet another update and this blog has gone from 0 to 1 page view. I'm fairly certain that person wasn't me. Previously I had written about a dearth of great rock music, thankfully in 2019 that has been resolved. There's so much great rock music now, it's hard trying to keep up with it.
themusicaddict
I'm not a professional in the industry. Anything you read on this site I'm getting from my own feeble mind. Please take everything with a grain of salt. This is my first post, be gentle.
In April, 2008 I wondered if "Chinese Democracy" would ever be released. Then of course would it be any good? Then the third and final question, would anyone care?
I read on two different websites that Axl Rose has finally handed in the complete, long rumored CD "Chinese Democracy". He's been working on this CD for about 13 years, it's taken so long to complete that Slash left the band during it's recording. Apparently this CD has cost about $13 million to make. In other words Geffen is going to have to sell one bazillion copies, approximately, to make a profit. So is it any good? You can find grainy clips of some of the songs on youtube.com from the concerts in which these songs were played. These grainy videos don't do justice to any musician.
I know there are a lot of G 'N' R haters out there who hope this CD sucks. However as a music fan, I hope this CD kicks serious butt. There's a dearth of excellent rock music so kick our butts Axl. I hear a lot of people go on and on about how influential Nirvana and "Nevermind" were. Whatever. A truly influential band is Guns 'N' Roses. "Appetite For Destruction" is one of the Top 100 CDs of all-time. Too bad Axl got too big for his britches. Velvet Revolver is okay but there's only one Guns N' Roses. For those that don't believe get in the ring.
July 2, 2013: It's strange going back and reading the first blog I ever wrote. As of summer, 2013 according to blogger.com this blog entry hasn't received one view ever. That's fine, that means other than myself, no one has read it. I spent a few minutes editing and improving it.
"Chinese Democracy" was released on November 23rd, 2008 and ended up being a bomb, which shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. It had taken too long to create and release, how many times did music trends change during the recording of this?
In my opinion "Chinese Democracy" is a perfectly good CD, they were never going to make another "Appetite For Destruction" or for that matter another "Use Your Illusion" It's almost 5 years later and there's word out that there will be another Guns N' Roses CD. However the anticipation for it a "Chinese Democracy" follow up is almost nonexistent. I'll listen to it when it comes out eventually.
December 11th, 2019: Yet another update and this blog has gone from 0 to 1 page view. I'm fairly certain that person wasn't me. Previously I had written about a dearth of great rock music, thankfully in 2019 that has been resolved. There's so much great rock music now, it's hard trying to keep up with it.
This is my favorite song from "Chinese Democracy", "Better":
The other of the best songs from "Chinese Democracy", "Sorry":
"Riad N' The Bedouins":
"I.R.S.":
"Street of Dreams":
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