Summer Fix(er)s
As the warm weather escapes us, we look to the fall and then the dormancy of winter. Well, don’t start hibernating just yet, jump on the ole Interweb and listen to some new singles from Pearl Jam, Weezer and Radiohead.
In anticipation of their new album Backspacer, out September 20, Pearl Jam sounds like they are in rare form. Single “The Fixer” has had some strong reception from audiences this summer and is doing well on radio play. Many speculate that this is a return to more alternative roots for the band. It certainly sounds like their catchiest song in quite some time.
Weezer is back with a new album on October 27th titled Raditude. Their newest single “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To” could’ve been found in a time capsule from the 1950s. Although this isn’t the Weezer that I know and love, I will say that it is a good direction for the band, and anything is better than Make Believe.
Then we have Radiohead, who has been laying low since their release of In Rainbows. Their new song “These Are My Twisted Thoughts” has been making some waves on social networking sites. This song could have been a B-side to any tune from In Rainbows, sounding spacey and deep as anything by Radiohead. Does this mean a new album is on the horizon? No one knows just yet, but you probably can expect to choose your own price before you can buy the physical copy.
With a plethora of mediocrity on the airwaves it is good to hear some groups are making quality music for people that enjoy quality music. I’ll keep my ear to the ground. What are you listening to? Let me know, I’ll give anything a once over.
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