My gears have shifted into reverse. For months and months now, I've been listening to classic and 90's rock. I still support today's local music scene but I've begun to listen to a lot of older stuff... The Beatles, Lynrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, The Beach Boys, Son Volt, Uncle Tupelo, Pink Floyd... and so forth!
It's almost no different to me because remnants of older music generations are audible in today's underground rock culture.
Anyways, I've spent the morning working on my thesis while listening to The Lemonheads. If you have a Spottify account you should check out, The Best of the Lemonheads album.
Now, if you’re a Tigers Jaw fan (like myself) you must know this album is subdued, in comparison to their self-titled album and Balance & Composure split.Overall, the album is ‘okay.’ I like this album but a vast majority of the songs are very tame and muted… Maybe that’s just what they were going for but no song truly stands among the rest.
I recommend listening to “Test Pattern” because it sounds similar to their older stuff.Although “Smile” embraces the tone of Two Worlds, it is one of my favorite songs on this album. In essence, if you’re a Tigers Jaw fan you will enjoy this album.But if you have never given them a listen, don’t let this album be your first impression of them.Their previous album remains my favorite.
I’m not sure if I’ll ever understand why people get so hyped about the new year. The only thing I sincerely look forward to each year are all the upcoming releases and bands getting back on the road...touring. It’s as if a reset button is pressed and the anticipation of x number album releases and x shows and fests returns.
The number one thing I look forward to in 2011 is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of The Fest in Gainesville, Fl. Remember the anticipation of Christmas as a kid? That’s exactly how I feel about Fest. The other fest I’m looking forward to is Stay Sweet Fest in Richmond, VA (April 15-17). Then of course Treasure Fest in Charlotte, NC (May 20-22)... It’s pretty much a big deal for my hometown.
And now, 2011 releases I’m looking forward to... as should you: Feb 22-man overboard-absolute worst
March 8- Defeater- empty days and sleepless nights
April 26- Small Brown Bike-fell & found
April 26- Explosions in the Sky- take care, take care, take care
Toe is another great instrumental band. The drummer is pretty ridiculous and makes the beats look so easy and incorporates a lot of different 'sounds' (for lack of a better word). I'm way into this band and of course they're an international band... so there's a fat chance I'll ever see them live.
I've been listening to them a lot. As well as humming their tunes since that's really all you can do for an instrumental band. Their album, City of Echoes, is great. Really low key and chill but does not drone on. It's perfect for when you aren't 'in the mood' for anything that's on your ipod.
Now that we're knees deep into September, there is a lot of chatter about Fest. Buying Tickets. Booking Hotels. Possibility of House Shows. Everyone's all about it. Especially, taking days off work for it... my favorite part.
I have never gone to Fest but what I've heard is that is exhausting, uncomfortably hot and crowded, but the most fun you'll have all year. I'm pretty siked about attending Fest 9 in Gainesville, Fl.
