When it comes to keeping up with what is new and fresh in music, I find the radio is not the only place you can use. You need to have reliable sources that can give you the best scoop on what to listen to. I’m going to list some of my ideas and let you decide for yourself.
First, your public library is a good start. Going through their music to find new albums, or just stuff that is new to you, is a great place to discover things. You can skim a few magazines like Rolling Stone or Spin, but...
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This decade has seen its share of ups and downs in the music world: record sales. Many would argue that the music was on the cutting edge, and I may not agree with you there. To be honest, there was so much going on with MP3 technology that it was often hard to hear what was original and what was just a cut out of the last band. MP3’s may have boosted sales of electronics, but it didn’t do much for the production of better music. Read More »
My decade favorites have been broken into two parts, each part in alphabetical order. Without further ado:
Beck, Sea Change – A dark time for Beck produced an incredible moment for music. His back to roots approach is fantastic; without any flair, he conveys his deepest emotion.
Coldplay, A Rush of Blood to the Head – ‘Yellow’ was a huge success, but this whole album was what made Coldplay gigantic. Straightforward lyrics and bands cohesion made this possible.
The Flaming Lips, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots – Masters of the weird, The Lips made a little story about a Japanese girl fighting off...
Alex Chilton is best known for performing with The Box Tops back in the 60s, their song “The Letter” is pretty recognizable on any oldies radio station. However, many have felt his influence throughout the course of music history, including The Replacements. They penned a song, titled “Alex Chilton”, in direct tribute to one of their heroes. Up until I bought Rock Band 2 for the Xbox in August, I had no idea such a song existed or who Alex Chilton actually was in relation to the world. Within the last week I heard “Alex Chilton” on the airwaves, and...
As the first decade of the new millennium is coming to a close we can look forward to one thing: those annoying lists critics compile to discuss the most important work that has been released of the decade that has passed. These lists can be funny, serious or downright stupid. Critics are looking for albums that will have a serious impact on the way music is created in the future.
The problem is: how do you know if something will be significant in the future? You don’t, you have to give it your best guess and see what the next trends...
