Saturday, January 5, 2008

BLAH, BLAH, BLOG

I've been so uninspired lately musically, which makes me sad because normally Im bursting with music pics. Im guess what Im saying is that I havent heard anything THAT new that has blown me away. I remember the first time I heard CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH I was so uncomfortable. His voice was so odd and naggy and the sound was so unusual. I actually made fun of it and said "is this dude for real?" See? Thats what Im talking about. When is that new band gonna come out of nowhere and blow me away with something so out of the ordinary?
The closest I have come to that has been via THE BLACK LIPS but Im kinda feeling a little torn after watching their music video for VENI VIDI VICI. Call me hypersensitive. I get the idea that they give off that we dont give a sh*t attitude and that its probably harmless, but burning flags for the sole purpose of making a cool music video made me squeamish and crossed the line for me. With that being said that are still talented as all hell and I love their music. I guess they did accomplish what they set out to do by provoking me to write about it. SO, TORCHED!! I guess. HAHAH.
Aside form that, I must say that THE BLACK KIDS have been somewhat impressive. Its funny because El wrote me an email saying she really liked them too. I really like that song IM NOT GONNA TEACH YOUR BOYFRIEND HOW TO DANCE WITH YOU. This song takes me back to the 80's and I love it. Im ready to whip out a tacky prom dress and dance my ass off. They sound a bit like THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS which is okay. Anytime a band has a girl doing vox with guys Im guaranteed to like em. WEIRD.

So.... watch the breakfast club, tease you hair and listen to this jam.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I am so into this band, I think they are going to get super famous in 08. They remind me more of The Cure or The Go! Team then the New Pornographers..Alos, Pls. download Vampire Weekend. They are also new favorites. I know for sure you'll love them.
I liked your Best of 08 List..But How could you snub Okkervil River (probably my favorite of the year). Also need to mention some other favorites you left out..The Shins, Kings of Leon, Andrew Bird , Patrick Wolf...And SPOON(which is probably my second favorite of the year, I'm starting to think Britt's voice is better than Conner's).
Annny way..miss you, Love your Blog, Make me a CD. Lets hang soon.
xx
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