Monday, March 26, 2012

I'm seriously having problems thinking of titles now

Things! Below! I'm really not feeling creative right now honestly I'm about to pass out and I'm running out of hot apple cider. Things are not looking good. Moving on...

SBTRKT - SBTRKT
Overall I rather liked this album. Suppose it'd be considered post-dubstep? I dunno I never know how to do genres. The tempo varies, has a darker, more subtle electronic sound. I wasn't expecting much as it started out but it grew on me. The beats are rather catchy, if a little repetitive, and almost sound tribal sometimes. It approaches being danceable sometimes, but is mostly an ambient electronic album. A somewhat unique sound which I enjoyed. Though the middle was probably the best, the album had an OK start and then petered out towards the end. But it was rather decent.

Bohren & der Club of Gore - Black Earth

     Oh god what have I started listening to oh no what is this. I don't even remember how I found this. It's like the giant black nothingness of eternity. Filled with JAZZ. I don't know how I feel about this. Very atmospheric with a slight hint of night terrors. Honestly as typical listening music goes it's just not a good fit. As ambient music it's okay in some cases. And It's perfect if you're drinking alone at midnight as it storms outside and you're either contemplating or trying to solve a murder. It's really good in the proper setting. So, you know, context people.

Fun. - Aim & Ignite
          I hadn't listened to an actual album by these guys yet. Their single out on the radio right now has been heard by almost everyone by now, but I wanted to actually listen to an album and I heard good things about this one. It's one of the best pop rock or indie or whatever you want to call it sounds I've heard lately. The rock parts are good, the overall message of the album is good, and just has a very nice feel to it. The definite highlight of this band is it's singer, Nate Ruess. His vocals are very emotional sounding at times, and he has unique sound to it that can really make him stand out. This also accents the lyrics which were also fantastic. The album is full of those moments where you're just kind of hit by the lyrics. The song above, for example, while not really their typical sound (there are a few throughout the album) has some great lyrics and seemed like a really emotional song to me. My favorite off of the album for sure. My favorite part being that surrounding the line, "you've never quit in all your life." Nate's singing here hits a climax and I absolutely loved it. Definitely a great album and I'm looking forward to listening to more of them.

Comments, Rob?
"F is for friends who do stuff together, U is for you and meeeeee, N is for anywhere and anytime at all! DOWN HERE IN THE DEEEP BLUUE SEEEEAAA."

1 comment:

  1. Have you heard Burial? They are quite a bit more depressing - if that's what you'd call it. But I think they make some cool sounds. You'd really like the blog www.gorillavsbear.net. Check it out. I've linked to it in my blog.

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