I'm not sure if this is going to be an ongoing thing or not. I've been having trouble finding bands I want to write a lot about so I've been looking for ways to make/ruin people's day by giving them some feedback about how their music makes me feel. Today I thought I'd just put ole iTunes on Shuffle. I'll do 10 songs [or as many as I get done before I have to pee] and give you a short synopsis of my feelings. Even if what it lands on is embarassing, I'll still spill the beans.
1. The Maine: I'm Sorry
I don't play guitar or know much about playing guitar. If I did know how to play guitar, I feel I could join them onstage without prior rehearsal because the tune is a bit predictable; however, I don't hate it. I don't know anything about the band, a quick YouTube search seems to indicate they are an overly-hairsprayed boy band, which would help explain their less-than-original sound. Teenage me might have liked them more than older person me will.
2. April Smith and the Great Picture Show: Battle of Eliyahu
I have been loving April Smith and the Great Picture Show for quite some time. In fact, long enough that I haven't blogged about it because they are a little "old news" to me. She has a great voice. Their music is whimsical, but her voice keeps it from seeming comical. This isn't the best quality video, but if you haven't heard their stuff, do not hesitate to check them out.
3. Mansions: Not my Blood
Apparently I have their whole, Dig Up the Dead, album. I haven't listened to it and don't know where I downloaded it. First instinct was to hit next, but since I'm trying to say a little something about each song, I felt it necessary to keep listening a little longer. Ew. No. I don't like it. I could listen to it without dying instantly, but the desire to listen to it is not there. Skipping ahead...
4. Tyler James: A Sailor's Tune
Well, I do kind of like Tyler James. This isn't my most favorite song; it's a little too Barry Manilow for me, but I can deal with it. It's okay enough.
5. Sara Watkins: The Foothills
This appears to have come from Daytrotter. It's instrumental and is mainly "fiddle" music. I have now deleted this from my collection.
6. Touche Amore: Suckerfish
Promising start, then he sang. Meh. Getting that punk screaming sound to work is a delicate balance. Daytrotter is to blame for this one too. THISISBADANDIAMNOTGOINGTOLISTENTOITEVERAGAINPROBABLY.
7. David Mead: Last Train Home
David Mead has the sweetest voice. I really listen to a lot of his music. I am not a fan of The Beatles, but have always felt he has a very "Beatles" sound; not just his voice, but the music itself. I try not to hold that against him. This is music you can listen to with your mom or grandma around, but you might be a little embarassed to let your friends know you listen to it. Guilty pleasure.
8. Hit the Lights: Should've Known
Another one I have never listened to and have no idea where I got their whole album, probably Sound Supply. It's okay enough, nothing that really grabs my attention, but doesn't make me vomit immediately. Google says they are a pop, punk band. I don't hear the punk part, but it might just be this song.
9. Drew Grow & the Pastors' Wives: All Comes Right
Thanks, Daytrotter. I like this one. I'll have to go back and listen to the other tracks from their session.
10. The Low Anthem: Sawdust Saloon
I like The Low Anthem. I haven't decided I love them yet, but I certainly have several of their songs and am not acoustically offended by any of them that I can immediately recall.
OK, I'll admit it. I already had to stop to pee several songs ago, but I made it to 10, so I think I'll stop for now.
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