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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Then & Now - My Chemical Romance

... a qucik introduction about this new "series" of mine ...

So. I know you've all been sitting at the edge of your seats for months now, checking this blog daily - if not twice daily - eagerly awaiting the moment when you'd see on this site my infamous "Then & Now" post.
... okay. maybe not. Some of you are probably wondering ... "What is she talking about? ...what is it I'm about to read, exactly?"

This post is going to be a little unorthodox, compared to most. For one ... it's not going to be one post. This post you're reading now will mark a series of "Then & Now" posts I will write over the course of the following week or so. In these posts, I'm going to shuffle back through the archives, reminiscing on the posts I've made since the beginning of this blog's existence.
... but that's not all.
Along the way, I'll think about my opinions on these bands now. You have probably often seen my type at the bottom of a post, "I'll definitely be looking more into this band"; or, "I can't wait to listen to this band's latest album" ... or something to that effect. The thing is, many of the songs I've posted about on this site have been from bands I didn't know very well at the time ... and, more often than not, I've been surprised by what I've discovered about these bands when I delved deeper into their discographies.
Interesting? I think so. So let's take a look at my favorite bands, then ... and now. We'll start with posts from the very beginning ... and work our way up to the present. Look out for more "Then & Now" posts in the days to come, and for now, enjoy Part 1 of this little mini-series.

And it'd only be appropriate that I start out with ...


My Chemical Romance
You all should have guessed these guys would be in here :3


Then ...

The first post I made on this blog about My Chemical Romance was a review for their ever-popular single, Welcome to the Black Parade. This post ... basically marks my introduction into this band. At the time, this was the only song of theirs I knew; I had just started doing my research on the band. Little did I know ...


...& Now.



... that My Chemical Romance would go on to become the first band I ever called my "favorite". Anyone who's followed this blog since making my post on Welcome to the Black Parade has, in essence, watched me fall in love with this band as a whole. You've been there with me as I discovered everything I love about this band ... and have stuck with me as I shared with you every detail (yes, every one!) In hindsight, I don't think my album review for their 2006 effort, The Black Parade, came anywhere close to doing the album justice ... but it wasn't prejudice, either, which is probably more than I could say if I re-wrote the review now ;) All in all, since first watching the video for Welcome to the Black Parade - a video I "didn't think I was going to like at first" - I have grown to appreciate every effort My Chemical Romance has done. This is the band which really shaped my taste in music, and I love them for it.

Currently, My Chemical Romance is is the studio, working on the follow up to 2006's The Black Parade. The band's website offers frequent updates on the tracking process; band members have said that they're "reaching for the stars with each track", and that the new album will no doubt "wreck people's faces". Well, looks like they have high standards to meet! And you better believe I'll be here, letting you guys all know whether or not they live up to their big talk. ...I have a feeling they will.

A taste of what's to come ...

This performance (live from Hoboken, New Jersey) was featured on My Chemical Romance's second CD/DVD release, The Black Parade Is Dead! (2008). The song they perform in the video below is, as of now, an untitled track which will, more likely than not, be featured as a studio recording on My Chemical Romance's upcoming album.
This song is lovely, and gives me an idea of what the band may be working towards as far as sound for the new album. I've been enjoying this song for the past year, and will continue to do so. I can't wait to hear how it sounds, finalized, on the new album.
I hope you guys enjoy this song as much as I do.

My Chemical Romance - (Untitled) [Live in Hoboken, NJ]

Saturday, June 27, 2009

The Fratellis

It has been more than forever it seems since I've posted here, and I apologise for it! I've missed it greatly, but have had some computer issues over the last few months, but now I'm back!



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As with most of the music I'm listening to these days, the Fratellis was introduced to me by my wonderful friend Sasha, who is always finding new and interesting bands I've yet to hear of.

But looking back I had heard the Fratellis once, breifly, while watching the movie Hot Fuzz. A few of their songs were in the soundtrack. (oh, and for those of you who haven't seen Hot Fuzz I highly reccomend it! Very funny.)

This band has everything I like in a band. One, they're from Glasgow, and lately that seems to be where music is happening. Three Cheers For Glasgow! And two, they have a very upbeat sound, catchy tunes and lyrics, a perfect summertime playlist band.


They currently have two albums out, their first: Costello Music '06, and their sophomore: Here We Stand '08, both of which are rather good.


Here's a quick overview of the albums:



Costello Music (2006)



Henrietta
Flathead
Cuntry Boys & City Girls
Whistle For The Choir
Chelsea Dagger
For The Girl
Doginabag
Creepin Up The Backstairs
Vince The Loveable Stoner
Everybody Knows You Cried Last Night
Baby Fratelli
Got Ma Nuts From A Hippie
Ole Black 'N' Blue Eyes
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Here We Stand (2008)



My Friend John
A Heady Tale
Shameless
Look Out Sunshine!
Stragglers Moon
Mistress Mable
Baby Doll
Tell Me A lie
Acid Jazz Singer
Lupe Brown
Milk and Money


The song I choose to share with you (though I wish I could share them all), is Creepin' Up The Backstairs so far all of the Fratellis fans I've met like this track best, myself included.


The Fratellis-Creepin' Up The Backstairs (Costello Music)




-Lyrics-

She said "I'm Rosie"
I said "I thought you were Lucy"
She said "No Rosie, I told you so"
Was here with your sister
But she's going out the back
I wanna dance and have fun you know
Of all the shitty little places I meet you it's here
And I'm freaking out
I heard you got a brand new name
Selling Es in the dark
But hey it's nothing to shout about

Don't just say yes to tease me
Do your utmost to please me
I don't mean to be sleazy
Being you can't be easy

When you're creepin' up the backstairs
Mother's nightmares
Falling in the front door
My my
Climbing in the window
Get dressed, let's go
Take your brother's car keys
Bye bye

Well I see your yellow fingers
And your crucifix bones
All covered in cellophane
Was there when your best friend said
"Sweetheart, I'm just here to get drunk again"
I wouldn't move if I was you
I wouldn't wanna caught when the lights go out
She said "You think you're so special"
I said "Sunshine I'm just just bored I'm just checkin' out"

Don't just say yes to tease me
Do your utmost to please me
I don't mean to be sleazy
Being you can't be easy

When you're creepin' up the backstairs
Mother's nightmares
Falling in the front door
My my
Climbing in your window
Get dressed, let's go
Take your brother's car keys
Bye bye

Don't just say yes to tease me
Do your utmost to please me
I don't mean to be sleazy
Being you can't be easy

When you're creepin' up the backstairs
Mother's nightmares
Falling in the front door
My my
Climbing in the window
Get dressed let's go
Take your brother's car keys
Bye bye