If you haven't heard the new Muse album, "The Resistance," you are missing out.
This is perhaps the best Ive heard from Muse yet. I definitely have noted a few influences from various artists, not in Muse's typical direct surroundings musically, but this has lead to Muse sounding more rounded, and musically interesting.
I highly recommend you take a listen as soon as you can.
Showing posts with label Band Review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Band Review. Show all posts
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Friday, September 26, 2008
Jamiroquai
I had not listened to this particular band since probably the early '90s, but the other week I stubled across them via the internet. I really do like them, and am kind of disappointed that they did not get too much exposure in the U.S. They are a lot of fun and I think you should check them out if you have not heard them before or recently. It speaks to my "alt. Disco" kick that I have been on.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Battles-Mirrored
Album: Mirrored
Band: Battles
Tracks: 11
Top Single: Atlas
This album is the result of 4 gentlemen from different musical backgrounds coming together to attempt to generate a sound unlike what most have heard prior to. Driven by the thunderous pulse of John Stanier (drums; ex Helmet/Tomahawk), and punctuated by the live vocal samplings of Tyondai Braxton (vocals, guitar, keys; Son of Anthony Braxton), this experimental rock album certainly is a must have for any music lover.
Battles is unique, when compared to similarly processed music, in the fact that the drums remain almost untouched by the digitizing that the remainder of the band undertakes, giving the band a very a very organic feel, even with the ability for Stanier's ability to play with almost drum machine like precision.
With out seeing this group live, I would have almost been convinced that this music was solely the work of studio programming, because of how tight, and in sync with each other Battles plays. It is truly a sight to see and hear, when Battles plays live, the live elements being blended with sampled pieces (which are created on the spot!) is absolutely masterful.
One thing I would like to see come from this group is a remixing of their music done into a surround sound version. Battles really has knocked it out of the park with this offering!
Band: Battles
Tracks: 11
Top Single: Atlas
This album is the result of 4 gentlemen from different musical backgrounds coming together to attempt to generate a sound unlike what most have heard prior to. Driven by the thunderous pulse of John Stanier (drums; ex Helmet/Tomahawk), and punctuated by the live vocal samplings of Tyondai Braxton (vocals, guitar, keys; Son of Anthony Braxton), this experimental rock album certainly is a must have for any music lover.
Battles is unique, when compared to similarly processed music, in the fact that the drums remain almost untouched by the digitizing that the remainder of the band undertakes, giving the band a very a very organic feel, even with the ability for Stanier's ability to play with almost drum machine like precision.
With out seeing this group live, I would have almost been convinced that this music was solely the work of studio programming, because of how tight, and in sync with each other Battles plays. It is truly a sight to see and hear, when Battles plays live, the live elements being blended with sampled pieces (which are created on the spot!) is absolutely masterful.
One thing I would like to see come from this group is a remixing of their music done into a surround sound version. Battles really has knocked it out of the park with this offering!
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