Paul McCartney Covers

Sometimes you don't have to create original music to rock it like it's your own work.  Here are some great examples:

1) The Faces' version of "Maybe I'm Amazed" :

2) The Foo Fighter's take on "Band On The Run" :

3) Comedian Tim Hawkin's use of the tune "Yesterday" :

And because I wish it was Christmas:

Got A Minute?

Here are some of the best songs under 2 minutes. 

For those of you who know that the best things come in small packages.

1) Bad Luck Drunk - Pour Habit

2) Le Garage - The Futureheads

3) Abra Cadaver - The Hives

4) Norgaard - The Vaccines 

5) I'll Follow The Sun - The Beatles

I like how this list worked out. A nice transition from some intense punk to a soothing Beatles tune.  Well done, Andrew, well done.

Party Boobytrap At Hard Rock Cafe

Backstage after the show

That's not water...

We only allow females to attend our concerts

Awesome venue

Moovin' to the groovin'

Wes melting the hearts of many

We want you at our next show

You Need To See This, Trust Me

While this video is not new by any means, I think it deserves another view.
It wouldn't surprise me if he played Whack-A-Mole hours upon hours in preparation for this performance.

Here's another must see:

If only Mario had ^THAT guy's skills, the princess would have been saved on the first level.

At least there is something they can agree on

Battle Of The Albums

I'd like to hear an art student's analysis this album art.

Facing off today in the album gauntlet will be five powerhouses.  All five are great but which will come out on top? *Hint* - The winner will have some kind of combination of the words white or black.

Provided below will be my favorite song off of each album and that album's cover art (or lack thereof, you creative bunch of Beatles).

1) The Beatles' "The White Album"

Above, somewhere in the white space is a video that has bits from The White Album. Enjoy!

2) Metallica's "The Black Album"

3) Jay-Z's "The Black Album"

4) Prince's "The Black Album"

This one is not going to win, sorry Prince fans.

5) The Hives' "The Black And White Album"

And the winner is.....

Ah, finally some color 

Was there ever any doubt? If you disagree, feel free to leave an angry comment!

Don't Forget The Lyrics!

Welcome to the first publication of Don't Forget The Lyrics! Today, we will explore the simplest of lyrics.

Oh Ash, how we miss you so

If you forget any of the following lyrics, I'm surprised you can even read this sentence.

1) The Beastie Boy's "Pow" -

The song starts at 1:30.  The lyric will sneak up on you about midway through the second minute so be ready.  And yes, I meant to type lyric (Shocker.... it's POW).

2) Daft Punk's "Around The World" -

OK, so this is a giant leap of lyric memorization from the last video.  If you think you can handle learning an entire phrase, by all means, try your best.  I always forget what to say after the "Around The World" part.

3) Fatboy Slim's "Don't Let The Man Get You Down" -

Wait, what did the sign say?

4) Overseer's "Horndog" -

Alright here is the biggest challenge. If you can remember a couple of lines, I hereby promote you to the upcoming advanced section of Don't Forget The Lyrics! Congratulations, not many people have achieved this seemingly impossible feat.

More Party Boobytrap!

Remember where you are at this moment. These guys are going to be famous soon.

Party Boobytrap

Pretty much the best band ever.

More videos on the way, courtesy of professional iPhone cameraman - Enrique 

Albums I Listen To All The Way Through Pt.2

Because you liked it so much the first time, here is the highly anticipated part two list of albums that are able to retain my attention for a full hour. Lately, the only other thing that has been able to garner my attention for that long is TLC's Toddlers And Tiaras.

They grow up so fast...

1) The Raconteurs' "Broken Boy Soldiers" -

"Quick, no one look at the camera"

Before I even start discussing this album, let me just say that Jack White could join any band and they would be instantly famous and talented. The Raconteurs are the White Stripes on steroids, adding another talented vocalist, Brendan Benson, a bass guitar, and a competent drummer (sorry Meg).

This debut album features a brilliant mix of hard hitting songs and some more mellowed out tunes. Which is good because I think my head might explode if there wasn't a break from White's electrifying guitar riffs.

Essential Tracks: "Steady, As She Goes", "Level", "Yellow Sun"

2) Rebelution's "Courage To Grow" -

Before this reggae band from Santa Barbara, California became every girls fave, their first studio album provided less songs about love and more songs which provoked some thought.

During my senior year of high school, I don't think this CD left my car's player.  I felt so cool walking through the halls singing, "Safe And Sound" which might be one of the catchiest choruses in recent memory.

This is the album that got me into reggae in general and it's a wonder to me how this band isn't more popular.

Essential Tracks: "Courage To Grow", "Safe And Sound", "Feeling Alright"

3) G. Love & Special Sauce's "The Hustle" -

Nice sneaks, MJ

G. Love & Special Sauce is a trio unlike any other.
For starters, G. Love himself  sings, plays guitar, and harmonica to create a pleasant blues vibe.  Backed by a skilled drummer and totally cool string bass player, their sound is truly unique.

"The Hustle" is the group's 6th album and is a great listen from start to finish.  And he definitely has a better flow than your average lead singer.  Only so many people can pull off a lyric like, "I don't date a girl with the thunder thighs/I got the mai tai special with the light brown eyes."

Essential Tracks: "Don't Drop It", "Booty Call", "Back Of The Bus", "Give It To You"

Who invited Edward Scissorhands?

Best Breakup Songs

Just got dumped? It happens to the best of us. But don't be too down, for just below these words will be some tunes that you can sing your broken heart out to.

Included with each song will be an essential  lyric; one that you should belt at the top of your lungs. Enjoy!

1) Soja's "Decide You're Gone"

Essential lyric: "I'll be sitting, watching you waiting for you to decide that you're gone."

2) The Vines' "Get Free"

Essential lyric: "She never loved me, why should anyone?"

3) The Subways' "I Want To Hear What You Have To Say"

Essential lyric: "And every time I see you, you just walk away. Still the world is turning, I cannot complain."

4) Jamie Lidell's "Where D'You Go?"

Essential lyric: "Gonna have to get along without ya" (repeat three times getting louder each time for maximum effectiveness.) 

5) Beck's "True Love Will Find You In The End"

Essential lyric: "Don't be sad, I know you will. Don't give up until, true love finds you in the end."

6) Ben Fold's cover of "Bitches Ain't Shit" - A quick warning to my largest reader demographic, (that means you kindergartners!) do not listen because this man has a potty mouth.

Essential Lyric: Well, they're all pretty essential, Snoop Dogg's verse is a must learn from top to bottom.

As the great philosopher Derek Zoolander once said, " I can Dere-lict my own balls, thank you very much."

Although I wouldn't recommend it. 

Strangely, that is how my relationship ended too....