Hey all,
Check out this song by this great French metal band!
"Beautiful Agony" - T.A.N.K (Think Of A New Kind)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSayk-n5ldg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Music. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Songs I'm Currently Listening to
Hey! Just thought I'd share some great songs that I've been listening to a lot lately. Listen and enjoy :)
1. "My Twin" - Katatonia
2. "Through Sin and Self Destruction" - Asking Alexandria
3. "It Never Ends" - Bring Me The Horizon
4. "Bob"- NOFX
5. "Innervision" - System of a Down
6. "Hurt" - Nine Inch Nails
7. "Alias" - In Flames
8. "In Waves" - Trivium
9. "Twilight of the Thunder God" - Amon Amarth
10. "L'Enfant Sauvage" - Gojira
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Asking Alexandria - Stand Up and Scream Album Review (Top 5)
Latinmetalhead's Top 5
1. "Alerion" The first time I heard this song, I was in the library and I started unconsciously headbanging so hard that people started looking at me. Did I care?No. As the first track on the album, "Alerion" will make you want to listen to the entire album from start to finish. Starting with some electronic beats and then moving into heavy drums/guitar, the tempo switches towards the end with some nice, clean riffs and Danny Worsnop screaming, "Karma's a bitch, right?" So right.
Rating: 4/5
2. "The Final Episode (Let's Change the Channel)" I absolutely love this song. Worsnop kills the vocals and the guitar riffs are amazing. "If only he knew...If only he knew about the world without the bullshit and the lies, they could've saved him, they could've saved me..."is a great line as well not only in terms of lyric structure but in the way that Worsnop's voice stands out. I also thought the electronic/dance mix thrown in towards the end of the song was a nice touch and made for a more interesting song (which is also included in a lot of the other songs on the album). The music video is also a must-see.
Rating: 4.5/5
3. "A Prophecy"
This is one of the absolute best songs on the album, and the music video definitely captures the energy of it as well. It gives you a slight sense of hope, especially in the line: "show stubborn are the scars when they won't fade away? Or just a gentle reminder that now are better days..." Somehow I think that this song can just instantly resonant with people, and once again the vocals and riffs in this song cannot be beat.
Rating: 4.5/5
4. "A Candlelit Dinner With Inamorta"
Overall, this is a solid song with some catchy growls and vocals. I'm not a big fan of the chorus, but all songs can't be perfect. This is one of those songs for taking out your anger because of a fight in a relationship or otherwise ("What hurts the most is that you lied right to my face"). While not an amazing song, it deserves some credit, especially for the nice intro vocals.
Rating: 3/5
5. "If You Can't Ride Two Horses at Once...You Should Get Out of the Circus "
With the gradual changing tempo and electronic bits thrown in, this song basically defines the band's style on this album. What is great about this song, like others, is that it is so unpredictable when you hear it for the first time, but it just makes you want to listen to it over again to be able to sing along to lyrics like "I was made to make you smile." Around 2 and a half minutes into the song, it almost seems like it's a different song as the tempo slows down, but it really complements the first part of the song. In general, a really decent song.
Rating: 4/5
I hope this review was insightful, more coming soon!
Latinmetalhead
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1. "Alerion" The first time I heard this song, I was in the library and I started unconsciously headbanging so hard that people started looking at me. Did I care?No. As the first track on the album, "Alerion" will make you want to listen to the entire album from start to finish. Starting with some electronic beats and then moving into heavy drums/guitar, the tempo switches towards the end with some nice, clean riffs and Danny Worsnop screaming, "Karma's a bitch, right?" So right.
Rating: 4/5
2. "The Final Episode (Let's Change the Channel)" I absolutely love this song. Worsnop kills the vocals and the guitar riffs are amazing. "If only he knew...If only he knew about the world without the bullshit and the lies, they could've saved him, they could've saved me..."is a great line as well not only in terms of lyric structure but in the way that Worsnop's voice stands out. I also thought the electronic/dance mix thrown in towards the end of the song was a nice touch and made for a more interesting song (which is also included in a lot of the other songs on the album). The music video is also a must-see.
Rating: 4.5/5
3. "A Prophecy"
This is one of the absolute best songs on the album, and the music video definitely captures the energy of it as well. It gives you a slight sense of hope, especially in the line: "show stubborn are the scars when they won't fade away? Or just a gentle reminder that now are better days..." Somehow I think that this song can just instantly resonant with people, and once again the vocals and riffs in this song cannot be beat.
Rating: 4.5/5
4. "A Candlelit Dinner With Inamorta"
Overall, this is a solid song with some catchy growls and vocals. I'm not a big fan of the chorus, but all songs can't be perfect. This is one of those songs for taking out your anger because of a fight in a relationship or otherwise ("What hurts the most is that you lied right to my face"). While not an amazing song, it deserves some credit, especially for the nice intro vocals.
Rating: 3/5
5. "If You Can't Ride Two Horses at Once...You Should Get Out of the Circus "
With the gradual changing tempo and electronic bits thrown in, this song basically defines the band's style on this album. What is great about this song, like others, is that it is so unpredictable when you hear it for the first time, but it just makes you want to listen to it over again to be able to sing along to lyrics like "I was made to make you smile." Around 2 and a half minutes into the song, it almost seems like it's a different song as the tempo slows down, but it really complements the first part of the song. In general, a really decent song.
Rating: 4/5
I hope this review was insightful, more coming soon!
Latinmetalhead
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
My Chemical Romance breakup
So, the unthinkable has occured - the infamous rock band My Chemical Romance has apparently broken up, as per lead singer Gerard Way's long post on Reddit just recently. Stating that the "truth became louder than the music," Way reminisced about the times when MCR was an up-and-coming band, when their passion was at their strongest.
Being a fan myself in my younger years, I was definitely one of those people who lived vicariously through the band, watching videos and interviews and being captivated not only by Way's dark yet illuminating style, but by the power of the band as a whole in truly captivating that youthful angst and cathartic feeling. As many other long-time MCR fans know, this breakup not only means the end of the band but in a way, an end of their constant hopes of the band coming up with a new album that will excite them.
However, some say that the band is actually just going to reinvent itself, that Gerard Way will still continue to make music. Or as Way himself wrote, "My Chemical Romance... will never die, because it is not a band - it is an idea."
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Being a fan myself in my younger years, I was definitely one of those people who lived vicariously through the band, watching videos and interviews and being captivated not only by Way's dark yet illuminating style, but by the power of the band as a whole in truly captivating that youthful angst and cathartic feeling. As many other long-time MCR fans know, this breakup not only means the end of the band but in a way, an end of their constant hopes of the band coming up with a new album that will excite them.
However, some say that the band is actually just going to reinvent itself, that Gerard Way will still continue to make music. Or as Way himself wrote, "My Chemical Romance... will never die, because it is not a band - it is an idea."
Nirvana - Nevermind Album Review (Top 5)
As one of my favorite bands of all time, I've decided to review Nirvana's second (and arguably, most known) album, Nevermind. Although this album certainly drove the band to fame and popularity among America's youth, many true Nirvana fans will argue that this was one of their worst albums, sounding too "poppy" and mainstream, which is the opposite of everything the band stands for. But despite how popular this album became and how much Kurt Cobain resented it, Nevermind is still a quality album that helped create the legacy of grunge music for generations to come. While not their best album in my opinion, it is a must-hear.
Latinmetalhead's Top 5 Songs of Nevermind
1. "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
One of the most popular Nirvana songs (and songs of the 1990s, for that matter,) "Smells Like Teen Spirit" will forever be one of the most defining songs of the grunge era. With that unmistakable first riff, this song had teenagers head-banging all over the country when it became popularized and has ever since gained Cobain respectability among the nation's youth. Despite the slew of criticism from "true" fans about this song being too mainstream, no true music fan can ignore the power of this song when they first heard the lines "with the lights out, it's less dangerous." Personally, I still blast this song out loud in my room, and it still rocks as hard as it did before.
2. "In Bloom"
A classic Nirvana song. As the lyrics state: "he's the one who likes all the pretty songs, and he likes to sing along, and he likes to shoot his gun, but he don't know what it means..." this almost perfectly sums up many Nirvana listeners. They like "all the pretty songs" and they like to sing along to them, but hardly anyone knows what Cobain is trying to say (at least that's my interpretation). But regardless of what the lyrics mean, "In Bloom" has classic grunge riffs with a steady beat followed by great drums and Cobain's raspy vocals.
3. "Come As You Are"
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Somehow, Cobain saying "come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be..." is comforting to hear, especially with the base riffs creating an underwater-like effect. Not only will you find yourself singing along to the chorus on a rainy day, but as always, the lyrics will make you think and self-reflect. Simply put, this song will make you want to put all your worries away and simply be as you are, whether it be "doused in mud" or "soaked in bleach."
4. "Lithium"
"Lithium" was one of the first Nirvana songs I ever heard, and its strange, off-kilter lyrics and simple guitar riffs somehow captivated me. In this song, perhaps more than others, you can tell how Cobain was going through an abnormal mental state, but I feel like the lyrics can truly resonate with many people. "I'm so happy, 'cuz today I found my friends, they're in my head... I'm so ugly, that's okay, 'cuz so are you, we've broken our mirrors..."for some reason, I don't think many artists will be able to top these lyrics in their simplicity and relevance, because if you're like me, they will become burned into your memory forever.
5. "Polly"
As many Nirvana fans know, this song was based on the rape and torture of a 14-year-old girl who was abducted after attending a rock concert in 1987. Haunting but beautifully sung in Cobain's crooning voice, "Polly" is a legendary song that tells a disturbing tale of domination and submission. With lyrics such as "let me take a ride, don't cut yourself...want some help to please myself," Cobain disturbingly captures the thoughts inside the mind of the torturer.
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Latinmetalhead's Top 5 Songs of Nevermind
1. "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
One of the most popular Nirvana songs (and songs of the 1990s, for that matter,) "Smells Like Teen Spirit" will forever be one of the most defining songs of the grunge era. With that unmistakable first riff, this song had teenagers head-banging all over the country when it became popularized and has ever since gained Cobain respectability among the nation's youth. Despite the slew of criticism from "true" fans about this song being too mainstream, no true music fan can ignore the power of this song when they first heard the lines "with the lights out, it's less dangerous." Personally, I still blast this song out loud in my room, and it still rocks as hard as it did before.
2. "In Bloom"
A classic Nirvana song. As the lyrics state: "he's the one who likes all the pretty songs, and he likes to sing along, and he likes to shoot his gun, but he don't know what it means..." this almost perfectly sums up many Nirvana listeners. They like "all the pretty songs" and they like to sing along to them, but hardly anyone knows what Cobain is trying to say (at least that's my interpretation). But regardless of what the lyrics mean, "In Bloom" has classic grunge riffs with a steady beat followed by great drums and Cobain's raspy vocals.
3. "Come As You Are"
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Somehow, Cobain saying "come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be..." is comforting to hear, especially with the base riffs creating an underwater-like effect. Not only will you find yourself singing along to the chorus on a rainy day, but as always, the lyrics will make you think and self-reflect. Simply put, this song will make you want to put all your worries away and simply be as you are, whether it be "doused in mud" or "soaked in bleach."
4. "Lithium"
"Lithium" was one of the first Nirvana songs I ever heard, and its strange, off-kilter lyrics and simple guitar riffs somehow captivated me. In this song, perhaps more than others, you can tell how Cobain was going through an abnormal mental state, but I feel like the lyrics can truly resonate with many people. "I'm so happy, 'cuz today I found my friends, they're in my head... I'm so ugly, that's okay, 'cuz so are you, we've broken our mirrors..."for some reason, I don't think many artists will be able to top these lyrics in their simplicity and relevance, because if you're like me, they will become burned into your memory forever.
5. "Polly"
As many Nirvana fans know, this song was based on the rape and torture of a 14-year-old girl who was abducted after attending a rock concert in 1987. Haunting but beautifully sung in Cobain's crooning voice, "Polly" is a legendary song that tells a disturbing tale of domination and submission. With lyrics such as "let me take a ride, don't cut yourself...want some help to please myself," Cobain disturbingly captures the thoughts inside the mind of the torturer.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Song of the Day (2)
Hey all,
Here's the second song of the day, enjoy :)
Happy Friday!
latimetalhead
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Here's the second song of the day, enjoy :)
latimetalhead
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Song of The Day.
Hey,
I just thought I'd start doing a "Song of the Day" now so I can share great songs with you guys that you will enjoy.
Here's a song that I think is fitting for the time. Give it a listen and look for more songs by Brand New :)
"you are the smell before rain,
you are the blood in my veins."
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I just thought I'd start doing a "Song of the Day" now so I can share great songs with you guys that you will enjoy.
Here's a song that I think is fitting for the time. Give it a listen and look for more songs by Brand New :)
"you are the smell before rain,
you are the blood in my veins."
