6/14/15

Music Review #112: "Runnin' With the Devil"

Today, I will be reviewing "Runnin' With the Devil" by Van Halen. This song was released in 1978 as part of Van Halen's "Van Halen" album. I really like the guitar in this song. This song always makes me happy and if I hear it on the radio, I have to put my windows down and the sound way up. I also like how the bass guitar keeps a steady beat in this song. The drumming is also pretty awesome. I understand that many people may not like David Lee Roth's voice, but with a lot of other singers, it is an acquired taste. This song is a great one, but I could do with out a ton of the screaming. I give this song a nine out of ten.

6/13/15

Music Review #111: "Flashdance...What a Feeling"

Today, I will be reviewing "Flashdance...What a Feeling" by Irene Cara. This song was released in 1983 as part of Irene Cara's "What a Feelin'" album. It is also a song from the 1983 movie "Flashdance." I like the synthesizer and slower tempo at the beginning of the song. I also really like the percussion entrance. My favorite part of the song is the repeat. "What a feeling, being's believin'. I can have it all, now I'm dancing for my life. Take your passion and make it happen. Pictures come alive, you can dance right through your life." Irene Cara has a great voice. I have always enjoyed this song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

6/12/15

Music Review #110: "The Kids Aren't Alright"

Today, I will be reviewing "The Kids Aren't Alright" by The Offspring. This song was released in 1998 as part of The Offspring's "Americana" album. I really like the guitar entrance at the beginning of the song. I feel that it sets the tone for the rest of the song. I also like the faster pace to the song. I really enjoy the repeat: "Chances thrown. Nothing's free. Looking for what used to be. Still it's hard. Hard to see. Fragile lives. Shattered dreams." I feel that there is an important message in this song. What this song says to mean is that every child has a bright future ahead of them, but when they get into things like drugs, their lives will be ruined. This is really a great song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

6/11/15

Music Review #109: "No Excuses"

Today, I will be reviewing "No Excuses" by Alice in Chains. This song was released in 1996 as part of Alice in Chains' "MTV Unplugged" album. I really like the acoustic guitar throughout the entire song. I also think that the bass guitar needs to get some attention, as I really like the bass line in this song. All of the instrumentation in this song is superb. For the longest time, I have always enjoyed the singing duo of Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell. This is a great song. I give this song a ten out of ten.

6/9/15

Music Review #108: "Hand Cannot Erase"

Today, I will be reviewing "Hand Cannot Erase" by Steven Wilson. This song was released this year as part of Steven Wilson's "Hand. Cannot. Erase." album. I really like the guitar in the beginning of this song. I also really like Steven Wilson's vocals in this song. I like how the song picks up around the 1:00 mark. I really enjoy the bass guitar in this song as well. This song is one of the multiple great songs on this album. I just saw this group a week ago today and this song rocked. I give this song a ten out of ten.

6/7/15

Music Review #107: "Believe"

Today, I will be reviewing "Believe" by My Morning Jacket. This song was released this year as part of My Morning Jacket's "The Waterfall" album. I really like the vocals and the piano at the beginning of the song. I also like the addition of the bass and drums. This song is extremely uplifting and I think it is truly a tremendous song. I got to see these guys in concert on Thursday and they opened with "Believe." It was terrific! Jim James is a great singer. This song is great! I give this song a ten out of ten.

6/2/15

Music Review #106: "Lazarus"

Today, I will be reviewing "Lazarus" by Porcupine Tree. This song was released in 2005 as part of Porcupine Tree's "Deadwing"album. I really like how this song has a soothing and calming tone to it. I also really like the piano. Steven Wilson is an extremely underrated musician. His vocals in this song are phenomenal. My favorite part of this song is the repeat: "Follow me down to the valley below, you know. Moonlight is bleeding from out of your soul." This is truly a great song. I give this song a ten out of ten.