4/29/15

Music Review #91: "Green Onions"

Today, I will be reviewing "Green Onions" by Booker T. and the M.G.s. This song was released in 1962 as part of Booker T. and the M.G.s' "Green Onions" album. This is what you call classic jazz at its finest. Nice rhythm and I like how they go heavy on the organ. The bass guitar also helps keep the nice rhythm along with the drums. I think the addition of the electric guitar is interesting. This is a song that I remember listening to when I was in preschool. I have always enjoyed this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/28/15

Music Review #90: "Good Riddance"

Today, I will be reviewing "Good Riddance" by Green Day. This song was released in 1997 as part of Green Day's "Nimrod" album. I like how the song starts out with acoustic guitar. I also like Billie Joe Armstrong's vocals in this song. Compared to other Green Day songs, this song is really mellow. I really enjoy this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/27/15

Music Review #89: "Move Along"

Today, I will be reviewing "Move Along" by The All-American Rejects. This song was released in 2005 as part of The All-American Rejects' "Move Along" album. I think the drumming at the beginning of the song is pretty cool. My favorite part of the song is definitely the repeat. I remember that I heard this song all over the place when I was young. This song is very uplifting and I feel that it is quite powerful. This is a very good song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/26/15

Music Review #88: "Ich Tu dir Weh"

Today, I will be reviewing "Ich Tu dir Weh" by Rammstein. This song was released in 2009 as part of Rammstein's "Liebe ist fur alle da" album. Right off the bat, I absolutely love Christian "Flake" Lorenz's synthesizer solo in the beginning. Not only does it sound really cool, it has a sinister flare to it. Also, I find the transition from the mellow-sounding synthesizer solo to the heavy guitar playing. I really like the repeat in this song. Even though this entire song is in German and I know a bit of German, it is still very interesting. I find that listening to songs in different languages can help you learn how to speak a language. I really like this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/25/15

Music Review #87: "Closing Time"

Today, I will be reviewing "Closing Time" by Semisonic. This song was released in 1998 as part of Semisonic's "Feeling Strangely Fine" album. I like how this song is very mellow and I really like the guitar and piano in this song. I also really like the repeat in this song. The vocals aren't bad, but I think the singer's voice is relatively weak. Overall, this is a really solid song. I give this song a nine out of ten.

4/24/15

Music Review #86: "Shambala"

Today, I will be reviewing "Shambala" by Three Dog Night. This song was released in 1973 as part of Three Dog Night's "Cyan" album. I like the guitar playing right at the beginning of the song and throughout the entire song. I also enjoy the repeat. I also really like how this song is very uplifting. Many of you may have heard this song before, as it has been used in various beer commercials. I really like this song. I give it a ten out of ten.

4/22/15

Music Review #85: "Chances"

Today, I will be reviewing "Chances" by Five for Fighting. This song was released in 2009 as part of Five for Fighting's "Slice" album. This song has one of my favorite piano pieces in it I also really like the rhythm in this song as well. This song is about a young man and a young woman meeting each other and falling in love. I also feel that Five for Fighting has a really good voice. I feel that this song is one of those songs that is naturally supposed to bring you to tears. I have always liked this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/21/15

Music Review #84: "Savior"

Today, I will be reviewing "Savior" by Rise Against. This song was released in 2008 as part of Rise Against's "Appeal to Reason" album. I like the guitar playing throughout the entire song, especially at 0:23. I also really like the drumming in this song as well. The bass blends in well. I like how this song has a heavy presence. I find this song to be quite enjoyable. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/20/15

Music Review #83: "Can'tcha Say"

In honor of the Boston Marathon, I will be reviewing "Can'tcha Say" by Boston. This song was released in 1986 as part of Boston's "Third Stage" album. I really like the piano in this song. I also really like the repeat. I think that Brad Delp's vocals are awesome throughout this song. I really enjoy all of the instrumentation throughout this song. I like how the song gets slower and becomes more mellow at 2:20. I love the guitar in this section. This is one of those songs that I feel is impossible to say anything bad about. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/19/15

Music Review #82: "Thunderstruck"

Today, I will be reviewing "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC. This song was released in 1990 as part of AC/DC's "The Razors Edge" album. It is awesome how Angus Young flies on the guitar especially at the beginning of the song. I also think the "Thunder!" shout gets people excited for the song. Brain Johnson definitely has a very distinct voice. I love the guitar playing at 1:34. All the instrumentation in this song is great. This song is one of my top five favorite songs by AC/DC. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/18/15

Music Review #81: "Amerika"

Today, I will be reviewing "Amerika" by Rammstein. This song was released in 2004 as part of Rammstein's "Reise, Reise" album. I really like the guitar in this song. I would have to say that my favorite part of the song is definitely the repeat. Throughout this song, Rammstein includes several common American stereotypes. I also really like the drumming. This is a pretty solid song, I give this song a nine and a half out of ten.

4/17/15

Music Review #80: "Hospital Beds"

Today, I will be reviewing "Hospital Beds" by Cold War Kids. This song was released in 2006 as part of Cold War Kids' "Robbers & Cowards" album. I really like the piano in this song. Most times when I am reviewing a song in which piano is used, I am going to point out that I like the addition of the instrument in the song. I also like the rhythm in this song. I also really like the repeat in this song. The only thing that I would change is that the lead singer's voice is pretty weak. Through most of the song, he sounds like he is complaining. Other than that, this is a really solid song. I give this song a nine out of ten.

4/16/15

Music Review #79: "That's Amore"

Today, I will be reviewing "That's Amore" by Dean Martin. This song was released in 1953. The instrumentation and Dean Maritn's voice make me think I'm in Italy. I like the addition of the accordion. I also think this song is pretty catchy. Something interesting is that Pittsburgh Pirates' catcher Francisco Cervelli uses this song as one of his walk up songs. I always enjoy hearing this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/15/15

Music Review #78: "Man in Black"

Today, I will be reviewing "Man in Black" by Johnny Cash. This song was released in 1971 as part of Cash's "Man in Black" album. I like how the song starts off with the guitar. I also really like the rhythm of this song, as I find it very catchy. Even though Johnny Cash is not really "singing," his lyrics do spread a message. Truthfully, black is my favorite color. I feel that Johnny Cash really expresses why he wears black. This is my favorite song by this country great. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/14/15

Music Review #77: "Lonely Boy"

Today, I will be reviewing "Lonely Boy" by The Black Keys. This song was released in 2011 as part of The Black Keys' "El Camino" album. I like the bass guitar riff at the beginning. I also like the addition of the drums and other rhythmic instruments. This song is definitely very catchy. I am also a big fan of the repeat. This song has always been a very enjoyable song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/12/15

Music Review #76: "Gimme All Your Lovin'"

Today, I will be reviewing "Gimme All Your Lovin'" by ZZ Top. This song was released in 1983 as part of ZZ Top's "Eliminator" album. I am a big fan of the guitar in this song. I also like how it sounds relatively heavy. I am a huge fan of the repeat because I like the way their voices blend during this section. I also like the rhythm in this song. This is my favorite song by ZZ Top. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/11/15

Music Review #75: "Everlong"

Today, I will be reviewing "Everlong" by the Foo Fighters. This song was released in 1997 as part of the Foo Fighters' "The Colour and the Shape" album. I really like the guitar riff at the beginning of the song. I also like how this song sounds very mellow to start. I enjoy the rhythm and the tempo of this song as well. This song is my favorite song by the Foo Fighters. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/10/15

Music Review #74: "New York Groove"

Today, I will be reviewing "New York Groove" by Ace Frehley. This song was released as a single in 1978. Right off the hop, I like the rhythm of this song. I also find this song very catchy. I really like the repeat. I like the bass guitar in the background. I feel that the bass guitar is very under-appreciated in many songs. I really enjoy this song. I give this song a nine and a half out of ten.

4/8/15

Music Review #73: "The Imperial March"

Today, I will be reviewing "The Imperial March by John Williams. I really like how this song sounds so dark. Even though I am not necessarily wild about classical music, I really enjoy this song. I really like how it sounds very sinister. This song definitely makes sense for the arrival of Darth Vader in Star Wars. I think it's interesting that there is part of the song in which the flutes have a solo for themselves and it takes away from the sinister sound of the song. I really like it when the trumpets come in throughout the song. This is just one of John Williams' masterpieces. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/7/15

Music Review #72: "The Walker"

Today, I will be reviewing "The Walker" by Fitz and the Tantrums. This song was released as a single in 2013. I like the rhythm in this song. I find that it is quite catchy. I like the instrumentation. I also really like the repeat as well. The only thing that I am not crazy about is the singer's voice. It is rather obnoxious and I feel that it is quite loud as well. Other than that, this song is fine. On a scale from one to ten, I give this song a seven.

4/6/15

Music Review #71: "Foreplay/Long Time"

Today, I will be reviewing "Foreplay/Long Time" by Boston. This song was released in 1976 as part of Boston's "Boston" album. "Foreplay" is the name of the intro. I like the keyboard throughout the intro. I also like how the guitar helps set the tone for the start of the actual song. I also really like the bass. Once "Long Time" starts, I really like how the song starts out as uplifting. I am nuts about the repeat. I really like the guitar playing and I think the clapping goes well in this section. This song is one of my top five favorites by Boston. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/3/15

Music Review #70: "Dirty Little Secret"

Today, I will be reviewing "Dirty Little Secret" by the All-American Rejects. This song was released in 2005 as part of the All-American Rejects' "Move Along" album. I really like the guitar in this song. I also like the rhythm in this song. I also think that Tyson Ritter's voice is very appropriate for this song. I've always been a fan of this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

4/2/15

Music Review #69: "Fireflies"

In honor of World Autism Awareness Day, I will be reviewing "Fireflies" by Owl City. This song was released in 2009 as part of Owl City's "Ocean Eyes" album. Adam Young, who is better known as Owl City, has Asperger's syndrome, a disorder on the autism spectrum. I really like the rhythm in this song. I also like that I can picture fireflies flying in the air when I close my eyes. I absolutely love the repeat in this song. There are many things that I love about this song. I give this song a ten out of ten. I look up to Adam Young because he has a disability, but he does not let his disability hold him down. Like Owl City, I also have Asperger's syndrome. I use my disability as a way to motivate myself to be a hard worker and to continue being a great person. Thank you for checking out my review today. I hope you have an awesome day!

4/1/15

Music Review #68: "Here Comes The Sun"

Today, I will be reviewing "Here Comes The Sun" by The Beatles. This song was released in 1969 as part of The Beatles' "Abbey Road" album. I think the acoustic guitar at the beginning of the song is quite comforting. I really like how this song is very uplifting. My absolute favorite thing about this song is the bass guitar. I really like its presence in this song. Also, I think George Harrison did a nice job with the vocals. In terms of the vocals, my favorite part is when they repeat "Sun, sun, sun. Here it comes." This is one of my favorite songs by The Beatles. I give this song a ten out of ten.