Spoon, Transference, 1/19/10
by J Frazzetta May 27th, 2010 | Album Review
Like many people, when I heard ‘The Underdog’ in 2007, I picked up Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga. The only previous song by Spoon I knew was ‘I Turn My Camera On’ and not much else. Since I didn’t know what to expect, I was disappointed with Ga Ga… and eventually sold the album back. When press for this album began last fall, I kept my ear to the ground and picked up Transference a few weeks after it came out. To be honest, I forgot to write about it at first, but that could have been a good
Kiss Concert 2010
by Bea May 25th, 2010 | Concert Review
Driving in to go to work Monday through Friday, I always find myself switching the radio stations to find one that is actually playing music. Sometimes I listen to the chatter of the Matty in the Morning show on "Boston's Hit Radio Station--Kiss 108" to hear what they have to say. They are pretty funny sometimes, but other times I just cannot stand to listen to more than 10 seconds of what they are talking about.
I hear the same commercials day after day and the same "hit songs" week after week. I usually hear a "hot song" at least
I hear the same commercials day after day and the same "hit songs" week after week. I usually hear a "hot song" at least
Graduation Mix
by J Frazzetta May 20th, 2010 | Music Opinions
For a few years I worked as an aide at a high school. Graduation was a tough time for some students and joyous for others. I would make mix CDs for some students to help them get through and prepare for the next step. Steering clear of Third Eye Blind, or Vitamin C, I found tunes that had some real meaning and could speak to the students. Here is 2010’s mix:
Talking Heads- ‘Once in a Lifetime’ – You never know where you’ll end up; any chance is one you may never get again.
Flaming Lips- ‘Fight Test’ – “There are
Talking Heads- ‘Once in a Lifetime’ – You never know where you’ll end up; any chance is one you may never get again.
Flaming Lips- ‘Fight Test’ – “There are
The Black Keys, Brothers 5/18/10
by J Frazzetta May 18th, 2010 | Album Review
In 2008 The Black Keys were slated to work with Ike Turner and Dangermouse on a new album for Turner. When Turner passed away early that year, the material that was left didn’t go to waste and became Attack and Release. Last fall the boys got together with a handful of rap stars and created BlacRoc, a true meeting of rap and blues. Dan Auerbach even put out a solo record showcasing his songwriting talent. Taking all of that into consideration, you can feel the grooves and maturity on their latest release, Brothers.
Shedding the production value and keeping the gruff
Shedding the production value and keeping the gruff
OK Go: May 7th, 2010
by Bea May 13th, 2010 | Concert Review
The lines went down the street and past Fenway Park, as people lined up to see OK Go at the House of Blues in Boston, MA, this past Friday. Of course, those were not the only people lined up near Fenway. With the Red Sox at home and playing the Yankees, there were plenty of people hanging around that day! If you do not know who OK Go are, you may know them for their famous music video for "Here It Goes Again". It is the video that features the band members on treadmills and they do a lot
