I almost didn't post this. Not because it isn't a great song - it really is. Because it is so damned hard to type MØ.
(Alt-0216, by the way, which I would have remembered had I just read my own post).
Ultimately, I determined it was worth the extra effort. MØ (that's the woman dancing in the video, but you already knew that) is an amazing talent, and Major Lazer backs her up nicely. Far and away the biggest hits yet for all concerned (even DJ Snake, although that's arguable), and deservedly so.
Also, the Bollywood homage is awesome.
19 August 2015
19 August 2015 - Eminem feat. Dr. Dre - Guilty Conscience
I did see the movie Straight Outta Compton, which was excellent. And mostly unflinching.
Except for one piece. Dr. Dre came out looking pretty clean. I mean, even Eminem mentioned Dee Barnes (at about the 3:05 mark of this song)! I remember admiring Dre for letting that happen back then - like maybe he was facing his bad choices honestly for a minute.
Now, let's talk about this song, which was an early Eminem single. The call and response between him and Dre is masterful. I'm not personally the biggest fan of Mr. Mathers, but this is a high water mark for him. Enjoy this good vs. evil masterpiece.
Except for one piece. Dr. Dre came out looking pretty clean. I mean, even Eminem mentioned Dee Barnes (at about the 3:05 mark of this song)! I remember admiring Dre for letting that happen back then - like maybe he was facing his bad choices honestly for a minute.
Now, let's talk about this song, which was an early Eminem single. The call and response between him and Dre is masterful. I'm not personally the biggest fan of Mr. Mathers, but this is a high water mark for him. Enjoy this good vs. evil masterpiece.
11 August 2015
11 August 2015 - Alesso - Heroes (We Could Be)
Let's talk about Alesso. He actually appears in his own video.... even though he's a DJ. Hey, David Guetta, Skrillex, Avicii, and all you other DJs who like to remain anonymous - knock it off. Alesso is seen as the future of Swedish EDM, the direct result of Swedish House Mafia and their demise. I'm looking forward to hearing more from him.
But c'mon. If you've been paying attention, you know I really posted this song because it features Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson on vocals. This song was most people's first exposure in the US to Tove Lo, including mine. Of course, "Habits" would (pretty much concurrently) become a bigger hit, but this song shows a different, more impassioned side of her. She's a true talent.
Let's not even mention that David Bowie got a songwriting credit here.
But c'mon. If you've been paying attention, you know I really posted this song because it features Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson on vocals. This song was most people's first exposure in the US to Tove Lo, including mine. Of course, "Habits" would (pretty much concurrently) become a bigger hit, but this song shows a different, more impassioned side of her. She's a true talent.
Let's not even mention that David Bowie got a songwriting credit here.
10 August 2015
10 August 2015 - Smashing Pumpkins - Rocket
For a lot of years, I wouldn't have dared called Smashing Pumpkins a guilty pleasure. They seriously rocked....
....and then they didn't. They got wimpy. Billy Corgan made his band into a guilty pleasure.
This song, from their 2nd album Siamese Dream, remains to this day one of my favorites of theirs. Only recently have I learned that this was a song with a message. You see, every grungy sounding band in the early to mid 1990's was compared, fairly or not, to Nirvana, and Billy Corgan was pretty adamant that he was not Kurt Cobain.
....and then they didn't. They got wimpy. Billy Corgan made his band into a guilty pleasure.
This song, from their 2nd album Siamese Dream, remains to this day one of my favorites of theirs. Only recently have I learned that this was a song with a message. You see, every grungy sounding band in the early to mid 1990's was compared, fairly or not, to Nirvana, and Billy Corgan was pretty adamant that he was not Kurt Cobain.
30 July 2015
30 July 2015 - Sia - The Girl You Lost To Cocaine
It's been too long.
So I decided to go a little old school.
This song was the 2nd single from her 2008 studio album Some People Have Real Problems. Seeing that album displayed for sale at my local Starbucks was my first introduction to Sia. Of course, I didn't actually hear her until years later. And it is, of course, fantastic pop music that was criminally overlooked in this country, and really around the world.
No wonder she retired!
Also, notice that Sia is facing the camera - a lot! and smiling - and not relying on Maddy Ziegler as a stand-in. That whole stage-fright assumption is a bunch of crap.
So I decided to go a little old school.
This song was the 2nd single from her 2008 studio album Some People Have Real Problems. Seeing that album displayed for sale at my local Starbucks was my first introduction to Sia. Of course, I didn't actually hear her until years later. And it is, of course, fantastic pop music that was criminally overlooked in this country, and really around the world.
No wonder she retired!
Also, notice that Sia is facing the camera - a lot! and smiling - and not relying on Maddy Ziegler as a stand-in. That whole stage-fright assumption is a bunch of crap.
24 June 2015
24 June 2015 - Dolly Parton - Here You Come Again
Did you know they did dirty country songs?
Dolly's been doing them for years. I mean, she didn't need to build her career on her boobs - she is a brilliant songwriter, even to this day - but they sure helped. This song isn't QUITE dirty, but she's certainly looking at an ex like a piece of meat here. Still, entertaining. It's a song of regret and falling back into prior relationships....it's more subtle than I expect from a country song, and it makes for an enjoyable song.
Dolly's been doing them for years. I mean, she didn't need to build her career on her boobs - she is a brilliant songwriter, even to this day - but they sure helped. This song isn't QUITE dirty, but she's certainly looking at an ex like a piece of meat here. Still, entertaining. It's a song of regret and falling back into prior relationships....it's more subtle than I expect from a country song, and it makes for an enjoyable song.
23 June 2015
23 June 2015 - Kacey Musgraves - Biscuits
Today, the great Kacey Musgraves releases her 2nd album, Pageant Material. My former co-author, Scott, and I agree on the greatness of Kacey Musgraves, which is kind of a rarity.
I've not necessarily a huge country music fan.
Kacey Musgraves doesn't get much radio airplay (which is criminal)
Do you want any more reasons why it's strange that I would be posting this? No? Good. I don't have any more. This is just a fun song, the 1st single from album #2. So enjoy a well-written, fun song.
I've not necessarily a huge country music fan.
Kacey Musgraves doesn't get much radio airplay (which is criminal)
Do you want any more reasons why it's strange that I would be posting this? No? Good. I don't have any more. This is just a fun song, the 1st single from album #2. So enjoy a well-written, fun song.
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