2/28/15

Music Review #39: "To Be A Man"

Today, I will be reviewing "To Be A Man" by Boston. This song was released in 1986 as part of Boston's "Third Stage" album. I really like the calming tone of this song. I absolutely love the piano in this song. I also think Tom Scholz is great with his guitar in this song. The most important component of this song is Brad Delp and his singing. Brad Delp is one of my favorite singers, as his singing sounds somewhat like preaching. This song shares a strong message. I also love the ending of this song. This song is definitely one of my top five favorite songs by Boston. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/27/15

Music Review #38: "In The Air Tonight"

Today, I will be reviewing "In The Air Tonight" by Phil Collins. This song was released in 1981 as part of Collins' "Face Value" album. I really like the minimal instrumentation in this song. I think the keyboards make this song sound mysterious. I also like how the percussion seems to "steal the show" in this song. I get chills every time that I listen to this song. I also really like the drop at the 3:15 mark. This is a really good and interesting song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/26/15

Music Review #37: "Take A Picture"

Today, I will be reviewing "Take A Picture" by Filter. This song was released in 1999 as part of Filter's "Title of Record" album. I like the rhythm of the song. I also like how the song sounds very uplifting. I also really like the instrumentation in this song. I am a big fan of the melody as well. I find that this song is also very catchy. This is a song that I really enjoy. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/25/15

Music Review #36: "All Apologies"

Today, I will be reviewing "All Apologies" by Nirvana. This song was released in 1993 as part of Nirvana's "In Utero" album. I like the mellow guitar at the beginning and throughout the song. I also like it when it gets heavy when Kurt Cobain yells lyrics. I really think this is a great song. The only thing that I don't necessarily care for is the ending. They sound out of tune and out of sync. Other than that, this song is a good one. I give this song an eight and a half out of ten.

2/24/15

Music Review #35: "Africa"

Today, I will be reviewing "Africa" by Toto. This song was released in 1982 as part of Toto's "Toto IV" album. I really like the vocals in this song. My favorite part of the song is the melody. I also like the instrumentation. This song is also very catchy. I've always been a big fan of this song. I give this song a ten out of ten. 

2/23/15

Music Review #34: "Johnny B. Goode"

Today, I will be reviewing "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry. This song was released in 1958 as a single. I am a big fan of old-time rock and roll. Chuck Berry is one of my favorite musicians. I really enjoy the guitar in this song. I even enjoy the piano in the background. Chuck Berry is seriously a guitar god. My favorite scene from "Back to the Future" is the scene when Michael J. Fox played this song. I have always been a huge fan of this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/22/15

Music Review #33: "Home Sweet Home"

In honor of Hot Tub Time Machine, I will be reviewing "Home Sweet Home" by Motley Crue. This song was released in 1985 as part of Motley Crue's "Theatre of Pain" album. I will admit that I am not a fan of Motley Crue, but this is one song that I really enjoy by them. I really like the piano in this song. I love it when rock songs use piano in them. I also really like the melody. Not only do I like the vocals during the melody, I also like the rhythm and the guitar. This is an awesome song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/21/15

Music Review #32: "Thank God I'm a Country Boy"

Today, I will be reviewing "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" by John Denver. This song was released in 1974 as part of Denver's "Back Home Again" album. I will admit that I am not a country music fan, but this is one song that I enjoy. I really like the melody of the song. I also am a big fan of the rhythm. The instrumentation and the lyrics make me think of someone who is from the country. This is also a very catchy tune. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/20/15

Music Review #31: "Satellite"

Today, I will be reviewing "Satellite" by Rise Against. This song was released in 2011 as part of Rise Against's "Endgame" album. I really like the guitar riff at the beginning of the song. I also am a big fan of the guitar throughout the entire song. I also really like the rhythm and tempo of the song. I can understand if many people may think the vocals sound different, but Tom McIlrath's voice is one of those acquired tastes. I am definitely a big fan of this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/19/15

Music Review #30: "Voices"

Today, I will be reviewing "Voices" by Alice in Chains. This song was released in 2013 as part of Alice in Chains' "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here" album. I really like the instrumentation in this song. I also like how this song sounds somewhat soothing. When the melody comes in, I like the mix of Jerry Cantrell and William DuVall's voices. The only thing that I think is a little bit strange is the really strange sounding guitar solo at the beginning and end. Overall, this is a very solid song. I give this song a nine out of ten.

2/18/15

Music Review #29: "Cool Kids"

Today, I will be reviewing "Cool Kids" by Echosmith. This song was released in 2013 as part of their "Talking Dreams" album. I love this song. I like all of the instrumentation and I think Sydney Sierota's voice is amazing. I think this song is also very calming. This is one of those songs that makes me want to listen to it for hours and hours and hours. It is amazing that all four members of the band are siblings and that they age from 16-21. I think Sydney Sierota's voice sounds very mature for being 17. This is an awesome song. This song gets an easy ten out of ten from me.

2/17/15

Music Review #28: "Limelight"

Today, I will be reviewing "Limelight" by Rush. This song was released in 1981 as part of Rush's Moving Pictures album. I really like the intro to this song. It gets you excited for what's to come later in the song. I also like how the lyrics are uplifting. Also, Neil Peart never fails to amaze, as his drumming is superb. I also am a big fan of Geddy Lee's bass playing at about the 2:50 mark. This song is easily one of my top five favorite Rush songs. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/16/15

Music Review #27: "Young Turks"

Today, I will be reviewing "Young Turks" by Rod Stewart. This song was released in 1981 in Stewart's Tonight I'm Yours album. I like the rhythm from this song. I also enjoy the melody in this song. I find this song very catchy. The only thing that I don't like that much is Stewart's extremely repetitive lyrics at the end of the song. Other than that, it is a pretty solid song. I give this song a nine out of ten.

2/15/15

Music Review #26: "Here It Goes Again"

Today, I will be reviewing "Here It Goes Again" by OK Go. This song was released in 2005 as part of OK Go's Oh No album. I really enjoy this song. Not only do I like the song, I think the music video is awesome. It's not everyday that you see four guys messing around on treadmills. This is definitely one of my favorite music videos. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/14/15

Music Review #25: "White Wedding"

Today, I will be reviewing "White Wedding" by Billy Idol. This song was released in 1982 as part of Billy Idol's Billy Idol album. I really like the guitar in this song. I also like how this song has a darker sound to it. I also think that Billy Idol sounds somewhat comical while singing this song. I really do enjoy this song. I give this song a nine and a half out of ten. Also, Happy Valentine's Day, Grandma!

2/13/15

Music Review #24: "It's a Long Way to the Top"

Today, I will be reviewing "It's a Long Way to the Top" by AC/DC. This song was released in 1975 as part of Ac/DC's T.N.T. album. I really like the guitar in this song. I also like the sound to this song. The thing that I think sets this song apart from other songs is that it has bagpipes in it. I also really like the rhythm to this song. In a way, I feel that this song makes you want to push yourself to achieve a certain goal. Definitely a great song by AC/DC. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/12/15

Music Review #23: "The Grand Illusion"

Today, I will be reviewing "The Grand Illusion" by Styx. This song was released in 1977 as part of Styx's The Grand Illusion album. I really like the guitar playing that starts at about the 1:40 mark of the song. I also like how the song goes from light to heavy. Also, I really like how this song is upbeat. This song also spreads that message that even though we may be different, we are all somewhat similar. This is one of my favorite songs by Styx. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/11/15

Music Review #22: "Roll With the Changes"

Today, I will be reviewing "Roll With the Changes" by REO Speedwagon. This song was released in 1978 as part of the You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish album. This is my favorite song by REO Speedwagon. I really like how it is so upbeat. I also really enjoy the piano at the beginning of the song and through the rest of the song. It also has a good rhythm to it. It's a faster tempo, but I like how steady this song is. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/10/15

Music Review #21: "Flowers on the Wall"

Today, I will be reviewing "Flowers on the Wall" by The Statler Brothers. This song was released in 1966 as part of the Flowers on the Wall album. I'm not a country music fan, but this is one of those songs that I really enjoy. I like the rhythm of this song. I also really like the instrumentation throughout this entire song. The only thing that I don't like is that it is a pretty cheesy song, but other than that, it is a pretty good song. I give this song a nine out of ten.

2/9/15

Music Review #20: "Grease is the Word"

Today, I will be reviewing "Grease is the Word" by Frankie Valli. It was used as the theme song of "Grease" and was released in 1978. I like the rhythm and I enjoy the brass instrumentation in this song. Even though it is catchy, it is somewhat cheesy for my liking. Other than that, it is a pretty good song. I give this song an eight out of ten.

2/8/15

Music Review #19: "Pride"

Today, I will be reviewing "Pride" by U2. This song was released in 1984 as part of U2's The Unforgettable Fire album. I absolutely love this song. Bono is a terrific singer. In a way, it feels like he is preaching through his singing. I really like the guitar and the slower tempo. I can't say anything that I don't like about this song. It is just too good. This song gets an easy ten out of ten.

2/7/15

Music Review #18: "Viva La Vida"

Today, I will be reviewing "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay. This song was released in 2008 as part of the Coldplay's Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends album. This song has a very catchy rhythm to it. The string instruments like violin and cello make this song stand out from others. I have always been a fan of the song. The only thing I'm not nuts about is the creepy-sounding ending. Other than that, it's a great piece. I give this song a nine out of ten.

2/6/15

Music Review #17: "Imagine"

Today, I will be reviewing "Imagine" by John Lennon. This song was released in 1971 as part of Lennon's Imagine album. I am a very big fan of this song. I really like the piano from this song. In my opinion, it makes this song very calming. I know that there are some questionable lyrics in this song, but it is still a great song. Something else is that John Lennon is my favorite member of The Beatles. I have always been a fan of this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/5/15

Music Review #16: "Wild Thing"

Today, I will be reviewing "Wild Thing" by The Troggs. This song was released in 1966 as part of the Wild Thing album. In my opinion, this is vintage at its finest. I have been a fan of this song for a long time. I remember that I would hear this on the radio on the bus when I was going to elementary school. I like the guitar in this song. The only thing that I think is really different is the breaks in between when the lead singer is talking rather than singing. Any way, I really like this song. I give this song a nine out of ten.

2/4/15

Music Review #15: "Closer to the Heart"

Today, I will be reviewing "Closer to the Heart" by Rush. This song was released in 1977 as part of Rush's A Farewell to Kings album. Right off the bat, I really like the acoustic guitar in this song. Also, I really enjoy the bass guitar. I enjoy the whole song. The instrumentation was great and the vocals were spot on. Rush is my favorite band and this song is one of those songs that makes me feel great about being a Rush fan. I give this song a ten out of ten.

2/3/15

Music Review #14: "The Darkness"

Today, I will be reviewing "The Darkness" by Built by Titan. I think the vocals are great. I also like the rhythm to this song. Also, I really like the deeper instrumentation. This song makes me think that I am looking for someone in the dark. The only thing that I don't like is that "in the darkness" is repeated too many times. Other than that, it is a very interesting song. I give this song an eight and a half out of ten.

2/2/15

Music Review #13: "Lightning Bolt"

Today, I will be reviewing "Lightning Bolt" by Jake Bugg. This song was released as a single in 2012. I really like this song. It is very catchy and the guitar playing is terrific. This is one of those songs that is short, but you want it to keep going. Jake Bugg is very talented, being that he is only 20 years old. He has a distinct voice that sets him apart from others in my opinion. This is definitely an enjoyable song. I give this song a nine out of ten.

2/1/15

Music Review #12: "Banana Splits"

Today, I will be reviewing "Banana Splits" by The Dickies. This song was released in 1986 as part of their We Aren't the World: The Roir Sessions album. I really like the speed of the song. I find this song hilarious because this was the theme song for a television show and The Dickies made it heavier. I always laugh when I hear this song. I really like the guitar in this song. The only thing about this song is that it is extremely cheesy. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoy this song. I give this song a nine out of ten.