7/26/15

Music Review #138: "Raise It Up"

Today, I will be reviewing "Raise It Up" by Distant Cousins. This song was released in 2013 as a single. I like the rhythm in this song. I also really like the instrumentation. This song is very catchy and I feel that it is very uplifting as well. All of the voices in this song are pretty good. I really enjoy it when they repeat "Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up." This is a very solid song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

7/25/15

Music Review #137: "Crowd Chant"

Today, I will be reviewing "Crowd Chant" by Joe Satriani. This song was released in 2006 as part of Satriani's "Super Colossal" album. I really like the rhythm in this song. Also, Joe Satriani is really a guitar wizard. He always flies on his guitar and it is an awesome thing to listen to. The multitude of guitar riffs make this song awesome. My favorite part of the song goes from the 1:03 mark till 1:29. This song is frequently played at sporting events and it definitely gets fans excited. This is a solid song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

7/24/15

Music Review #136: "Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Part 2"

Today, I will be reviewing "Touch Me I'm Going To Scream Part 2" by My Morning Jacket. This song was released in 2008 as part of My Morning Jacket's "Evil Urges" album. I really like the use of electric instrumentation in this song. I also really like the bass guitar and I really like the rhythm in this song. I go nuts when this song gets to the end. I saw these guys live last month and it was a great concert. They performed this song before they left the stage and had their encore. It was great live. I really like this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

7/23/15

Music Review #135: "Rooster"

Today, I will be reviewing "Rooster" by Alice In Chains. This song was released in 1992 as part of Alice In Chains' "Dirt" album. I think it is very interesting how the song has a mysterious sound at the beginning. I really like the opening guitar riff. I have always been a big fan of the duo consisting of Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell. The bass guitar in this song is also great. Compared to other songs by Alice In Chains, this song is relatively mellow. I really like this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

7/22/15

Music Review #134: "Enter Sandman"

Today, I will be reviewing "Enter Sandman" by Metallica. This song was released in 1991 as part of Metallica's "Metallica" album. I really enjoy the guitar solo at the beginning and I like how the song transitions into heavy. I also think that Lars Ulrich does an awesome job with his drumming in this song. This is a song that is commonly used at sporting events. I have heard this song at numerous Penguins games I have attended. Also, the North Allegheny football team uses this song when they enter the field. I really enjoy this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

7/21/15

Music Review #133: "I Don't Want To Be Here Anymore"

Today, I will be reviewing "I Don't Want To Be Here Anymore" by Rise Against. This song was released in 2014 as part of Rise Against's "The Black Market" album. I really like the guitar solo at the beginning and I really like the drums throughout the song. I really like the rhythm in this song as well. I also think that Tim McIlrath has a good voice. This song is very solid. I give this song a ten out of ten.

7/20/15

Music Review #132: "Worth It"

Today, I will be reviewing "Worth It" by Fifth Harmony featuring Kid Ink. This song was released this year as part of Fifth Harmony's "Reflection" album. I think this song has a really funky beat to it. I also think that the use of saxophone is interesting. I think that all of the members of Fifth Harmony have great voices. My favorite part of the song is this: "Uh-huh, you see me in the spotlight. Ooh I like your style." This song is also very catchy. Even though I really don't listen to this kind of music, this song is pretty solid. I give this song a ten out of ten.

7/18/15

Music Review #131: "Don't Bring Me Down"

Today, I will be reviewing "Don't Bring Me Down" by Electric Light Orchestra. This song was released in 1979 as part of Electric Light Orchestra's "Discovery" album. Right off the bat, I really enjoy Bev Bevan's drumming. I also really like the guitar in this song. The one part of the song that stands out is the repeat. During this section, I really like the synthesizer and the deep guitar playing. This is a song that can put you out of a bad mood. I have always enjoyed this song and still do to this day. I give this song a ten out of ten.

7/17/15

Music Review #130: "Everybody Talks"

Today, I will be reviewing "Everybody Talks" by Neon Trees. This song was released in 2012 as part of Neon Trees' "Picture Show" album. I really like the guitar and the drums in this song. The bass guitar in this song is also great. I also think that Tyler Glenn has a really good voice. I saw these guys two years ago, and I did not know what to expect. That was a solid show that they put on. This song was really good live. I give this song a ten out of ten.

7/16/15

Music Review #129: "Refugee"

Today, I will be reviewing "Refugee" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. This song was released in 1985 as part of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' "Pack Up the Plantation: Live!" album. I really like the guitar entrance accompanied with the keyboards. My favorite part of the song is the repeat: "You don't have to live like a refugee (Don't have to live like a refugee)." I will admit that I do not like Tom Petty, as I feel that he is very nasally, but this is a song that I really like. I give this song a nine out of ten.

7/14/15

Music Review #128: "Centerfield"

In honor of the Major League Baseball All Star Game tonight, I will be reviewing "Centerfield" by John Fogerty. This song was released in 1985 as part of Fogerty's "Centerfield" album. In all honesty, I have always thought this song is very cheesy. I think the guitar is solid though. This song has been played at some many Pirate games I have attended, especially at Sunday afternoon games. I think this song makes sense for tonight because at one point or another, every American boy wanted to become a Major League Baseball player. Since the All Star Game is tonight, that is the one game that many of these children dream about playing in. This song is okay. I give this song a six out of ten.

7/11/15

Music Review #127: "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"

Today, I will be reviewing "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" by Michael Jackson. This song was released in 1979 as part of Jackson's "Off The Wall" album. I find this song quite catchy. I also like the beat and I like the instrumentation in this song. I really like the use of bass guitar in this song. I really like the repeat in this song: "Keep on with the force don't, don't stop 'til you get enough." This is a very solid song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

7/10/15

Music Review #126: "The Phantom of the Opera Theme"

Today, I will be reviewing "The Phantom of the Opera Theme" by Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford. This song was released in 1992. I really like the organ and the bass guitar at the beginning of the song. I also like the rhythm. Sarah Brightman has a great voice. I am a big fan of this song's mysterious sound to it. This is a very solid song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

7/9/15

Music Review #125: "Paint It Black"

Today, I will be reviewing "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones. This song was released in 1966 as part of The Rolling Stones' "Shine a Light" album. I like the mysterious guitar solo at the beginning and how it transitions right into the drums playing. I also really like the guitar throughout the entire song. I have always thought that this song is rather mysterious. It is still a great song. I always go nuts when I hear "I see a red door and I want it painted black. No colors anymore, I want them to turn black." I give this song a ten out of ten.

7/8/15

Music Review #124: "Basketball"

Today, I will be reviewing "Basketball" by Kurtis Blow. This song was released in 1984 as part of Blow's "Ego Trip" album. Right off the bat, it is very easy to assume that his music video is going to be very cheesy, especially how the women are dressed as cheerleaders. I do, however, find this song very catchy. If you listen to this song just once, you will still get "They're playing basketball. We love that basketball" stuck in your head. I do enjoy this song. I give this song a nine out of ten.

7/7/15

Music Review #123: "Time Of Our Lives"

Today, I will be reviewing "Time Of Our Lives" by Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo This song was released in 2014 as part of Pitbull's "Globalization" album. I really like the use of electric music in this song. I also like the the rhythm, as I find this song very catchy. I definitely think that Ne-Yo is a much better singer than Pitbull. I found an important saying in this song and that is "But everyday above ground is a great day, remember that." This is an important saying because we may have bad days, but we are living and that we should not take that for granted. My favorite part of this song is definitely Ne-Yo's singing. I also really like the chorus. This song is pretty solid. I give it a 9.5 out of 10.