Sci-Fi Crimes came out at the end of August, and again it’s another solid album from Chevelle.
The album title was inspired by some off-road adventures with a friend of the band, whom Pete Loeffler described as “this really off-the-wall character, who was driving us around, who believes so whole-heartedly in aliens and UFOs that the subject just really piqued my interest.
If I look at the last ten years and had to pick 5 bands that really move me, Chevelle would without a doubt be in that group. Hard melodic rock is my weak point. I’m an old school fan of heavy guitar and distortion.
I just picked up my first mandolin off of craigslist. I’ve been eye balling mandolins for a couple of weeks and found one that I thought was a good deal.
Now for some new strings and a re-tune and we’ll be up and running.
The new album from Mutemath is out, Armistice. It’s got some really good stuff on it. It’s abstract and artsy with thick walls of tone and melody. The album as a whole falls into a work of art.
If your a big fan, they will be in Columbus on October 22 at Newport. The deal is right now if you buy tickets you get the download of the album for free.
*Disclaimer*
it’s heavily my opinion that these albums are great. It’s based off what spent the most time in my rotation. So obviously coldplay and Radio head put out great albums, but it just never caught fire in my play list. I’ve posted a great song off of each album I did list below.
The Flobots // Fight With Tools
The Flobots // Handle Bars
A great album full of smart witty social commentary, with a slight political activist edge.
These guys came out of no where in 2008 to hit it big, at one pint their song “Handle Bars” was the number 1 alternative single on billboard. They also got to tour with Metallica, which I’m sure didn’t hurt their careers.
I Loved the new album from Jack Johnson.
Here’s a section of the lyrics from “sleep through the static”
Shock and awful thing to make somebody think
That they have to choose pushing for peace supporting the troops
And either you’re weak or you’ll use brut force-feed the truth
The truth is we say not as we do
We say anytime, anywhere,
just show your teeth and strike the fear
Of god wears camouflage, cries at night and drives a dodge
Pick up the beat and stop hogging the feast
That’s no way to treat an enemy
These guys were new to me this year, but they started back in 1997. I picked it up on a review from a another blog, that I can’t recall the name of right now.
Drums, keyboard, and vocals…..who would have thought it could be this entertaining.
This albums a little different, it’s got a lot of techno influence. The beats and loops are pretty catchy, which make it’s great for listening to with headphones.There’s multiple layers going on that you miss when listen on a stereo or radio.
Griffin House // Flying Upside Down
Griffin House // One Thing
Not a “new” album, but it’s new to me. I am digging his acoustic sound. The lyrics contain some great social commentary. And I keep waling around the house humming his song “one thing”.
Killers // Day & Age
Killer // Losing Touch
I don’t know about this one. I like the killers, there last album was great. It was smart and edgy. This one is a little to “synth pop” for me, which is a little disappointing. Maybe it will grow on me.
Heres some new music that has come out in the last couple of weeks. I think at this moment I prefer the Classic Crime. But to be fair I have only given snow patrol 1 listen through so things could be changing.
I am unapologetic about my level of bias for SF59, they are my all time favorite band, I think I have almost everything they have ever recorded, except a few rare vinyls.
I haven’t heard the whole album yet, but I already know the kind of quality that Jason Martin produces and am very excited to get my hands on it.
Take a listen here to the new song, The Brightest of the Head.
I don’t know what to say about Underoath. I just criticized Hawthorne Heights for not being hard enough, then I listen to this and it’s too hard for my personally liking.
I really dig their “Only Chasing Safety”, it’s when it gets to the point where they don’t even sing anymore, it’s just screaming all the time. I have 3 kids that can do that, I don’t need more of it.
I want a nice balance between hard rock, screaming, and solid vocals.
I guess I should just shut up until Emery put’s out another album.
I’ve given the new Hawthorne Heights albums a few listen and it’s growing on me. I find myself always wanting them to be a little harder then what they are. So I was hoping for a more aggressive sound on this album.
All in all though, it’s a solid Hawthorne Heights Album and worth it for any emo fan. The Song above is “The Business of Paper Star”, it’s the first track on the album, and one of the better ones.
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