The unexamined life is not worth living
Socrates
Great song, great video is actually a stretch. The song is good but it doesn't compare to FF5's earlier work (or even some of their other new songs actually). And the video is well, kind of cheap. BUT the choreography is killer. It makes me smile every time I watch. Who can't resist a good break dance fight?!
Just got back from an amazing show tonight.
I'm not going to describe their sounds because honestly, you just need to trust me when I say they're all fucking sick, and you need to check them out.
I find this ridiculous personally. These are twenty something year old guys on stage, they can say whatever the hell they want. They shouldn't have to censor themselves just because some fourteen year old has virgin ears. And quite frankly, these are teenagers we're talking about! Do you know how many dirty conversations kids have in school? A Lot. And as for profanity, a kid can watch TV at this very moment and hear the word bitch about five times. Hell, I started swearing in the sixth grade. This is nothing new to them. You know, hearing stuff like this-I don't know what parents expect it to do to their kids. Do they think it's going to corrupt them? Are they going to lose all the manners they've taken years to learn? No it's not. If you've taught your children well, they aren't going to go around saying "Fuck you and fuck this" to their teachers just because they heard their favorite singer say it on stage.
So apparently Lights has been doing this comic book video series thing on MTV for a week or so now. I'm actually not much of a fan of Lights-She's a decent singer (in a high pitched, pre-puberty kind of way) but I just never really got into her music. After seeing her face all over MTV.com though, I decided to check out one of her episodes and actually, it's kind of cool. Nothing like this has ever really been done before (I'm not counting Fall Out Boy) and come one, who can't resist a good comic? I haven't watched all the episodes but basically, the main character (captain Lights) fights off bad guys with the power of music. Her music is streamed throughout the duration of the episode as well. I must say, this is a great way to market herself-I'm sure she's gotten quite a bit of myspace hits because of it. I probably won't watch anymore episodes, but it's worth seeing at least one.
This Time Next Year- Road Maps and Heart Attacks
Converge- Axe to Fall
Camera Can't Lie- Days & Days EP
Alec Ounsworth- Mo Beauty
Apse- Climb Up
Atlas Sound- Logos
Electric Six- KILL
Fang Island- Fang Island
Flight of the Conchords- I Told You I Was Freaky
Old Canes- Feral Harmonic
Russian Circles- Geneva
Themselves- Crowns Down
Converge- Axe to Fall
Camera Can't Lie- Days & Days EP
Alec Ounsworth- Mo Beauty
Apse- Climb Up
Atlas Sound- Logos
Electric Six- KILL
Fang Island- Fang Island
Flight of the Conchords- I Told You I Was Freaky
Old Canes- Feral Harmonic
Russian Circles- Geneva
Themselves- Crowns Down
As you all probably know, Sunday night was the Op Presents Boys Like Girls tour...
Unfortunately, I missed pretty much all of VersaEmerge's set. I did get to catch the last song, and from what I heard, it was pretty decent. I need to see them again to fully make up my mind about them though.
I've been dying to see A Rocket to the Moon for some time now. I wasn't really a fan of their music in the band's early stage (the earlier music was more electronic based-think Owl City). But ever since Greeting From... debuted, I've been a big fan. I wasn't able to see much of the band (I was sitting down, for some reason it didn't occur to me to STAND UP) so I can only really base their performance off of sound alone. Frankly, it wasn't the greatest performance. Nick, the lead vocalist, wasn't always consistent with his pitches. Songs like Mr. Right, were clearly way out of his range and he struggled trying to reach the high notes. The band was personable with the crowd though-which is a very important factor in terms of a good performance. As far as their energy is concerned, I have to cut them some slack because three of the four members aren't able move around a lot (the lead singer also plays rhythm guitar, the lead guitarist has a lot of back-up vocals, and the drummer, well, is drumming) If they could find a way to be more amped up, along with better note accuracy, they would make for a must-see performance. In any case, I'm impatiently waiting for their next Chicago performance.
The Maine is by far one of my favorite bands. I honestly just can't get enough of them (I couldn't put down Can't Stop, Won't Stop for months). And as far as this genre goes, they're probably one of the better bands to see live. There's so much character and spontaneity in their performances, and not just in the lead singer (who, by the way has an amazing stage presence), but all of them. The bassist, Garret, literally bounced around the stage like a beast for their entire 30 minute set (you'll see what I mean in the video). I value playmenship in a performance (which they always deliver on) but I more so value a band's personality-and The Maine never holds back.
Let me just say, Gabe Saporta knows how to work a damn stage. But I wasn't overly impressed with Cobra on sunday-I'm not saying it was a bad performance, it's just that I've seen everything they have to offer before. Sure, the set list was different but if you've seen Gabe dance once, you've seen him dance a million times.
As I was watching the stage crew set up for Boys Like Girls, I couldn't help think to myself, "Who the hell do these kids think they are?" The stage they put together looked fit for a performance by the Jonas Brothers or Fall Out Boy. I know they're the headliners, but I just feel like Boys Like Girls has a little too much confidence in themselves...a couple of videos and a segment on MTV doesn't make you the shit. I was further baffled when they opened their set with their latest single, Love Drunk. I thought it was performance 101 that you save your most popular song for last...Even if Love Drunk isn't their most popular song, you just don't open your set with your most recent song. I ended up not staying to watch the rest of their set, but the times that I have seen them, they've always put on a good show so I'm sure Sunday night was no different.
All in all, it was a good show but not worth the thirty bucks I payed to go. As much as I love these bands and their music, it's gotten a bit old. I've seen all of them (with the exception of ARTTM) on several occasions, heard them perform the same songs-and it's just not new anymore. Of course there were other factors that played into the night, but I think if it had truly been a great show, it would've cancelled out all the other shit.
By the way, these videos are from other people who were at the show
Unfortunately, I missed pretty much all of VersaEmerge's set. I did get to catch the last song, and from what I heard, it was pretty decent. I need to see them again to fully make up my mind about them though.
I've been dying to see A Rocket to the Moon for some time now. I wasn't really a fan of their music in the band's early stage (the earlier music was more electronic based-think Owl City). But ever since Greeting From... debuted, I've been a big fan. I wasn't able to see much of the band (I was sitting down, for some reason it didn't occur to me to STAND UP) so I can only really base their performance off of sound alone. Frankly, it wasn't the greatest performance. Nick, the lead vocalist, wasn't always consistent with his pitches. Songs like Mr. Right, were clearly way out of his range and he struggled trying to reach the high notes. The band was personable with the crowd though-which is a very important factor in terms of a good performance. As far as their energy is concerned, I have to cut them some slack because three of the four members aren't able move around a lot (the lead singer also plays rhythm guitar, the lead guitarist has a lot of back-up vocals, and the drummer, well, is drumming) If they could find a way to be more amped up, along with better note accuracy, they would make for a must-see performance. In any case, I'm impatiently waiting for their next Chicago performance.
The Maine is by far one of my favorite bands. I honestly just can't get enough of them (I couldn't put down Can't Stop, Won't Stop for months). And as far as this genre goes, they're probably one of the better bands to see live. There's so much character and spontaneity in their performances, and not just in the lead singer (who, by the way has an amazing stage presence), but all of them. The bassist, Garret, literally bounced around the stage like a beast for their entire 30 minute set (you'll see what I mean in the video). I value playmenship in a performance (which they always deliver on) but I more so value a band's personality-and The Maine never holds back.
Let me just say, Gabe Saporta knows how to work a damn stage. But I wasn't overly impressed with Cobra on sunday-I'm not saying it was a bad performance, it's just that I've seen everything they have to offer before. Sure, the set list was different but if you've seen Gabe dance once, you've seen him dance a million times.
As I was watching the stage crew set up for Boys Like Girls, I couldn't help think to myself, "Who the hell do these kids think they are?" The stage they put together looked fit for a performance by the Jonas Brothers or Fall Out Boy. I know they're the headliners, but I just feel like Boys Like Girls has a little too much confidence in themselves...a couple of videos and a segment on MTV doesn't make you the shit. I was further baffled when they opened their set with their latest single, Love Drunk. I thought it was performance 101 that you save your most popular song for last...Even if Love Drunk isn't their most popular song, you just don't open your set with your most recent song. I ended up not staying to watch the rest of their set, but the times that I have seen them, they've always put on a good show so I'm sure Sunday night was no different.
All in all, it was a good show but not worth the thirty bucks I payed to go. As much as I love these bands and their music, it's gotten a bit old. I've seen all of them (with the exception of ARTTM) on several occasions, heard them perform the same songs-and it's just not new anymore. Of course there were other factors that played into the night, but I think if it had truly been a great show, it would've cancelled out all the other shit.
By the way, these videos are from other people who were at the show
My apologies-it's been three days since my last post! The past couple of days have been busy, busy, busy. If you haven't picked up on it by now, I am a full-time student so there'll be times when I won't have enough time to post anything. I'm going to try my best to at least do a post a day, no promises though!
Now, back to business...
Release Date: October 16th
Starring: Penn Badgley, Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Amber Heard
Rating: D-
The basics: Angsty teenage son tries to convince everyone that there's something wrong with mom's new fiancee for an hour and some odd minutes.
I had already set myself up to be dissapointed with this movie. But the trailer just looked so damn good, I had to see it. WORST ELEVEN BUCKS EVER SPENT. I was un-impressed within the first five minutes . It's lacks originality in every possibly way. I can't even count how many movies I've seen where there's the doubty wife who won't believe that her boyfriend or whatever is psycho and when the son/friend/daughter/whatever tries to tell everyone the truth, no one believes them. What's worse, is that nothing remotely interesting happens until the last 15 minutes of them film, which by that point I was so bored that I was immune to all the action. The Stepfather is officially the worst movie this fall, and of the year quite frankly. Please, take my advice, don't waste your time.
Name: Dr. Manhattan
Location: Wauconda, IL
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/drmanhattan
Sound: indie funk thrash
Yep, Dr. Manhattan isn't just a superhero with blue balls (no pun intended), it's also a band. I haven't decided though whether I prefer starring at Dr. Manhattan's dick for three hours or listening to the band... As far as their music is concerned, there isn't much to say. They're a mixture of funk, rock, and electronic, which as generic as that sounds-it's a sound not like your typical indie quartet. In the best way possible, Dr. Manhattan tunes are particularly eerie. Not in the emo, hot topic sense, but in the indie horror flick sense. It's rather intriguing actually. Plain and simple though, Dr. Manhattan is music fit for any tattooed, parliment smokin, vintage bicyle ridin, tight jeans, flannel shirt wearin hipster.
There's something that bothers me about Boys Like Girls. Don't get me wrong, I liked a lot of the songs off their first album. But for some reason I have this huge contempt for them. I can't even explain it. I don't know, maybe it's the fact that the lead singer, Martin, looks like a fucking meth addict. Maybe it's because I don't believe they should be as mainstream as they are (sorry, but their songs are mediocre at best) Whatever it is, I'm not going to let it stop me from enjoying tomorrow's show ::school girl scream::
Well all know college is expensive. Between tuition, textbooks, rent, transportation, and general leisure, there's not much money left over for the most important neccessity of all: food. Which is why Ramen Noodles is a saviour among college students. It's delicious, it's filling (for the most part), and extremely inexpensive (a 6 pack costs a dollar and some change at your local jewel). Unfortunately, Ramen Noodles also lacks any type of nutrional value and is PACKED with sodium. One serving size (half a block with a packet of seasoning) is equal to 35% of your daily sodium intake. For those who don't know, sodium=BAD. But, never fear scholars, there is a way to keep eating your beloved noodles AND stay healthy.
- Cook noodles according to packet instructions
- Once the noodles are cooked-DRAIN THE WATER. You don't have to drain all of it, but you should drain most. You can use a fork as a barrier so your noodles don't fall out.
- After draining, add half a packet of seasoning and mix thoroughly. Most of the salt is in the seasoning, which is why you should only use half (don't worry, it'll be enough) Make sure you distribute the seasoning evenly or else some of your strands will be extra salty.
Now. even after doing this, ramen noodles still aren't best thing to eat on a regular basis. But, if you have no choice but to live off it (like myself), at least you won't be completely ruining your health.
Lady Gaga's Monster Ball Tour
After Andy Warhol, I find Lady Gaga to be the most interesting and intriguing person ever. Do I think she's the most talented person? Vocally? Hell no. To be honest, Just Dance annoyed the shit out of me. But my god, is she one hell of a performer. (DID YOU SEE HER VMA PERFORMANCE?!) Which is why you better believe the Monster Ball tour isn't going to be anything less than spectacular.
Nov. 27: Montreal, Quebec (The Bell Center)
Nov. 28: Toronto, Ontario (Air Canada Center)
Nov. 29: Ottawa, Ontario (Scotiabank Place)
Dec. 1-2: Boston, Mass. (Wang Center)
Dec. 3: Camden, N.J. (Susquehanna Bank Center)
Dec. 9-10: Vancouver, B.C. (Queen Elizabeth Theatre)
Dec. 13: San Francisco, Calif. (Bill Graham Civic Auditorium)
Dec. 18: Las Vegas, Nev. (TBD)
Dec. 19: San Diego, Calif. (San Diego Sports Arena)
Dec. 21: Los Angeles, Calif. (Nokia Theatre)
Dec. 29: Atlanta, Ga. (The Fox Theatre)
Dec. 31: Miami, Fla. (James L. Knight Center)
Jan. 3: Orlando, Fla. (Hard Rock Live)
Jan. 7: St. Louis, Mo. (The Fox Theatre)
Jan. 8-9: Chicago, Ill. (The Chicago Theatre)
Jan. 12: Detroit, Mich. (The Fox Theatre)
Jan. 16: Atlantic City, N.J. (Borgata)
Jan. 20-21: New York, N.Y. (Radio City Music Hall)
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