A little slow on the uptake of this I know, but I've become really addicted to it. It's really catchy, and has already hit the Radio 1 A-List, so I've no doubt big things are coming to this duo.
Monday 15 April 2013
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Monday 8 April 2013
Paramore - Now
Uploading this is far more entertaining than my essay. This is another review I wrote months ago, which has been sitting as a draft on here for far too long. So here it finally is... Paramore are one band I haven't outgrown since their new material is still brilliant (in my eyes at least). I'm definitely looking forward to their new album.
Paramore have had a tough few years, with the departure of two members surrounded by controversy thanks to a questionable post-leaving statement. Not letting that deter them, Paramore are back as a trio, with new single Now.
Despite losing two members, it seems the band has lost none of its spirit nor energy. Hayley’s vocals are as powerful as ever, though this time having somewhat of a more ‘pop-y’ edge to them, fitting the direction this new track seems to go in. Instrumentally, Now has the rawness and determination that Paramore have perfected over the years, making it almost impossible to remember that there are only three members of this band now (aside from a studio drummer).
Paramore have seemingly come back fighting to give us a track that shows us why they still deserve their place in the music industry. Clearly their sound has progressed, but this is certainly a good thing. Welcome back guys.
4/5
Paramore have had a tough few years, with the departure of two members surrounded by controversy thanks to a questionable post-leaving statement. Not letting that deter them, Paramore are back as a trio, with new single Now.
Despite losing two members, it seems the band has lost none of its spirit nor energy. Hayley’s vocals are as powerful as ever, though this time having somewhat of a more ‘pop-y’ edge to them, fitting the direction this new track seems to go in. Instrumentally, Now has the rawness and determination that Paramore have perfected over the years, making it almost impossible to remember that there are only three members of this band now (aside from a studio drummer).
Paramore have seemingly come back fighting to give us a track that shows us why they still deserve their place in the music industry. Clearly their sound has progressed, but this is certainly a good thing. Welcome back guys.
4/5
Wednesday 3 April 2013
Bastille - Pompeii
It is a sickening amount of time since I last blogged, thanks to my good friend THE DISSERTATION. Since said friend has now been all submitted and deleted from my life (aside from today's finding of a mistake when looking for a quote... WEEP), I will try and get this blog back in action. Gonna start with a review of Bastille's Pompeii that I wrote months ago, but never found time to upload. Seems like a good time to whack it on here, since it's currently flying high in the charts, and deservedly so. I am in love with this song and this band.
[NB. I might try out some new layout-y font-y things on this. Bare with me].
In the three years they’ve been together, Bastille haven’t done too badly for themselves. Performing at various festivals, securing major tour support slots and having their songs featuring on Made in Chelsea and Dancing on Ice to name just a few achievements, it seems they’ve set themselves up for a pretty successful 2013.
Starting as a solo project and developing into a quartet, Bastille seem set to break the swarms of generic ‘alternative’ band we’ve had over the years. From the opening seconds of Pompeii, there’s a feeling of empowerment and optimism, needed for most at this miserable time of year. Aided by the lyrics “how am I gonna be an optimist about this,” and a simple yet intricate musical arrangement, particularly the drum solos, there’s nothing not to love about this.
There’s so many layers to this song that’s it’s almost impossible to fit them all into one review. 2013 is most definitely going to be the year for Bastille, and that’s fine by us. Now, anyone for summer?
5/5
[NB. I might try out some new layout-y font-y things on this. Bare with me].
In the three years they’ve been together, Bastille haven’t done too badly for themselves. Performing at various festivals, securing major tour support slots and having their songs featuring on Made in Chelsea and Dancing on Ice to name just a few achievements, it seems they’ve set themselves up for a pretty successful 2013.
Starting as a solo project and developing into a quartet, Bastille seem set to break the swarms of generic ‘alternative’ band we’ve had over the years. From the opening seconds of Pompeii, there’s a feeling of empowerment and optimism, needed for most at this miserable time of year. Aided by the lyrics “how am I gonna be an optimist about this,” and a simple yet intricate musical arrangement, particularly the drum solos, there’s nothing not to love about this.
There’s so many layers to this song that’s it’s almost impossible to fit them all into one review. 2013 is most definitely going to be the year for Bastille, and that’s fine by us. Now, anyone for summer?
5/5
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