3/17/15

Music Review #53: "Intergalactic"

Today, I will be reviewing "Intergalactic" by the Beastie Boys. This song was released in 1998 as part of their "Hello Nasty" album. I like how this song is catchy. This is what I consider "good rap" because it is one of the older rap songs and the Beastie Boys generally have a lot of good stuff. I think it is kind of funny that they have a robot fighting against an alien in the music video. Guaranteed, the robot and alien are guys that are dressed up. Fun job, right? I'd say so. I like how the Beastie Boys are able to rhyme their lyrics and how they are able to say the lyrics quickly but clearly. I have always enjoyed this song. I give this song a nine and a half out of ten.

3/16/15

Music Review #52: "Clocks"

Today, I will be reviewing "Clocks" by Coldplay. This song was released in 2002 as part of Coldplay's "A Rush of Blood to the Head" album. I am nuts about the piano in this song. I am so nuts about it that I just had to learn how to play this song on the piano. I also like the rhythm and I feel that Chris Martin does a nice job in making the lyrics audible for everyone. Another instrument that I feel has a significant role in this song is the bass. I really like its presence in this song. I have always been a fan of "Clocks." I feel that it is a song that makes you think about what is going on in your life and what is going on throughout the rest of the world. It sounds like a reflection song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

3/15/15

Music Review #51: "Take Care"

Today, I will be reviewing "Take Care" by Drake and Rihanna. This song was released in 2011 as part of Drake's "Take Care" album. Right off the bat, I am going nuts about the piano in this song. Also, I feel that Rihanna's voice is a compliment to this song. I also like the rhythm of this song. I feel that this song is rather mellow, which is quite pleasing. I will be honest in the fact that I am not a fan of rap, but I find this song acceptable. The only part of this song that I'm not nuts about is the part that goes from 3:19 to 3:49. Other than that, this song is pretty good. I give this song a nine out of ten.

3/14/15

Music Review #50: "Touch of Grey"

Today, I will be reviewing "Touch of Grey" by Grateful Dead. This song was released in 1987 as part of Grateful Dead's "In The Dark" album. I really like how the song is so upbeat. I also like the rhythm and all the instrumentation in this song. The best part of the song in my opinion is the presence of Jerry Garcia. Jerry Garcia is one of my favorite musicians. I have always been a fan of this song. It is very upbeat and catchy. This is a song that would be good to listen to if you are having a bad day. I really like this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

3/12/15

Music Review #49: "Beautiful Day"

Today, I will be reviewing "Beautiful Day" by U2. This song was released in 1993 as part of U2's "Zooropa" album. I feel this song makes sense for today, as the sun is shining bright today. I think it's interesting how Bono sings of negative occurrences to start the song, but shifts to the positive. I really like the bass guitar in this song. I always enjoy it when Bono sings "It's a beautiful day" because I really like it when the backing vocals accompany him. This song is very uplifting. I really enjoy this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

3/11/15

Music Review #48: "Somebody to Love"

Today, I will be reviewing "Somebody to Love" by Jefferson Airplane. This song was released in 1967 as part of their "Surrealistic Pillow" album. This song was also performed at Woodstock. This song is truly a classic. I understand that people may be a bit spooked out by Grace Slick's voice, but I just love how it gives this song a "spooky" flare. I also really like the rhythm in this song. "Somebody to Love" is one of my favorite songs. Not to mention, it was played in a good number of movies including Apollo 13. I really like this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

3/9/15

Music Review #47: "More Than A Feeling"

Today, I will be reviewing "More Than A Feeling" by Boston. This song was released in 1976 as part of Boston's "Boston" album. As many of you may know, former Boston lead singer Brad Delp committed suicide just eight years ago. This was a true loss for the group and for all Boston fans. I always enjoy the acoustic guitar at the beginning of the song. Brad Delp's vocals really help sell the song. There is great rhythm to this song as well. This song is one of my top five favorite songs by Boston. I give this song a ten out of ten. Though Brad Delp is gone, he is not forgotten. Rest in peace, Brad.