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Beirut - The Rip Tide

16:12

Hello beautiful people who still read my blog!!!!! First of all, I want to apologize for neglecting this for so long but I was on vacati...

16:12

Hello beautiful people who still read my blog!!!!! First of all, I want to apologize for neglecting this for so long but I was on vacation and then school started etc, no one cares. All you care for is music, I suppose. Like me.
So, today I bring to you Beirut's wonderful third record. "The Rip Tide" came out a few years ago, when I was really hyped about Beirut, and completely in love with "The Flying Club Cup", their second album.
This one is my favourite though. I love Zach Condon's voice, it's velvet-ish in some songs, like A Candle's Fire, or East Harlem. Something I really like about Beirut is their folky side, the (sometimes messy) combination of <instruments, just merging together in such beautiful melodies and I must say, that as far as instrumental complexity, I think Beirut are masters in that aspect, just picking up some trumpets, organs, guitars, accordions (??) and drums and turning all of that into those sweet melodies. They actually sort of take me back in time, to that late 19th century, when everything was nice, just before the WWI and the opulence of the Russian empire, I don't know.
So, my favourite track of this record is most certainly "Vagabond", i love everything about it, from the organ in the beggining to every drum in the world and trumpet kicking in, and turning it into one of the best songs ever. The sort of interlude in the middle is really great, it brings this sort of dancy touch to the song. Also the lyrics are very pretty, especially when Zach sings " ... now as the air gets cold / the truth unfolds / and I am lost and not found ... " and that voice.
Well, again I'm sorry, really, and I hope you enjoy this record as much as I do!!

Beirut - "The Rip Tide"

Pompeii Records

Tracklisting:

A Candle's Fire
Santa Fe
East Harlem
Goshen
Payne's Bay
The Rip Tide
Vagabond
The Peacock
Port of Call

For more information go to: http://www.beirutband.com

The Naked and Famous - Passive Me, Agressive You

16:05

Hey guys! First of all, I'd like to thank everyone who has seen my blog, I'm really thankful! I never thought I'd have more ...

16:05

Hey guys! First of all, I'd like to thank everyone who has seen my blog, I'm really thankful! I never thought I'd have more than two people ever visiting here!! Therefore, I am really happy that you have all seen my blog, please keep comign, I'm going to try and post more records here! But I'm going to have really important tests and exams, so I'm sorry in advance.
So today I decided to put here The Naked And Famous's (TNAF) debut record. I just love it so much. It's sort of a dream-pop/rock kind of grunge-ish everynow and then ( like on "Spank" or " Wolf In Geek's Clothing" ) style of music. To be quite honest, I haven't listened to the record fully in a while, but I am currently listening to it!!
I first heard about TNAF because a friend of mine uploaded one of their songs on Facebook and once I heard it, I immediately fell in love. I just absolutely adored every song in their album when I heard it, so you understand why it is so hard for me to pick a favourite song, but I probably have to choose "Punching In A Dream". I think it's one of the most dream pop-rok song in their record, and I think that's why I love it. Also, te lyrics are pretty much amazing, like " ... wait / I don't ever wanna be here / like punching in a dream breathing life into my nightmare ... "
Well, just go listen to them, please!

The Naked and Famous - Passive Me, Agressive You
Somewhat Damaged
Trackilisting:

All Of This
Punching In A Dream
Frayed
The Source
The Sun
Eyes
Young Blood
No Way
Spank
Jilted Lovers
Wolf In Geek's Clothing
The Ends
Girls Like You

For more information go to: http://thenakedandfamous.com/

PEACE - In Love

20:59

Again, I'm so so so sorry for not being here for the last few days, but I was a bit lazy, and to be honest, I haven't really rem...

20:59

Again, I'm so so so sorry for not being here for the last few days, but I was a bit lazy, and to be honest, I haven't really remembered to put up anything here and I had to study for some tests.

So today, I decided to put PEACE's brand new record called "In Love".

Of course, the first song I ever heard of them was "Bloodshake", but to be honest, I was only attracted to the song because Harrison Koisser (singer, guitarist) on the video, imitates Fred MacPherson of the band Spector - another band I really like.

Anyways the record came out a few days ago, and it was streamed in various websites, and that's where I listened to it. I still don't have it, but I want to purchase it as soon as possible, because I absolutely love it.

Their ep "Delicious" (which featured tracks like "Bloodshake" or "California Daze" ) was a sign that this band was goign to achive great things in the musical world, which is something they have done, and the proof is the beautiful "In Love".

I'm not 100% sure hich gender of music it is, but I have to go towards a bit of shoegaze-meets-dream-ish-rock.
Besides loving the band, I have a little crush on Harry. He's cute and I really like his voice!! Besides Harrison, the band consists of Harry's brother Samuel Koisser ( bass ), Douglas Castle ( guitar ) and Dominic Boyce (drums ).
Due to loving this record a lot, I can't really decide on a favourite track, but I looked on my iPod's most played, and the one was "Float Forever", and after I thought a bit about it, I reached the conclusion that it is probably my favourite song. I love the instrumental and the lyrics like " ... hold on to your headlights / they hold the skin to your bones / fold in fear in the white lines / you know we'll float forever / you know we'll float forever in the tide ... " ; don't know why I love them, I think they're just beautiful.

PEACE - "In Love"
Columbia
Tracklisting:

Higher Than The Sun
Follow Baby
Lovesick
Float Forever
Wraith
Drain
Delicious
Waste of Paint
Step a Lil Closer
Toxic
Sugarstone
California Daze
Scumbag
Bloodshake

For more information go to: http://peaceforeverever.co.uk

SORRY #2

00:43

Hello everyone! I'm sorry I haven't posted anything in the last few days, but I had lots of tests, so I coudln't do so. Anyway...

00:43

Hello everyone!
I'm sorry I haven't posted anything in the last few days, but I had lots of tests, so I coudln't do so.
Anyway, today I decided to put a list of my top 5 favourite lyrics ever, so I hope you enjoy!!!

The xx - Angels ~ " ... and with words unspoken / a silent devotion / I know you know what I mean / and the end is unknown / but I think I’m ready / as long as you’re with me ... "
The Maccabees - Precious Time ~ " ... you'll need heart and you'll need courage / in these times / you'll need heart and you'll need courage / in these times / because time can mean so much / are you still mine? "
Glasvegas - The World Is Yours ~ " ... remember in the midst of my dreams when I dreamt you were mine / ... / to express how I desire you / it's something I don't know how to / the fear of losing you is elevating me on through / whilst the undeniable truth is alive and true / you don't need me as much as I need you ... "
Arcade Fire - Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains) ~" ... I need the darkness / someone please cut the lights / ... / we rode our bikes to the nearest park / sat under the swings and kissed in the dark ... "
Spector - Celestine - ~ " ... if I could step back in time / I'd make no mistakes / I'd write all the songs / I'd meet all the girls / who were beautiful now / but were miserable then, then, then ... "

James Blake - James Blake

22:36

This is another artist I haven't had the pleasure of seeing live, although he has played in Portugal numerous times (he's actual...

22:36

This is another artist I haven't had the pleasure of seeing live, although he has played in Portugal numerous times (he's actually coming to play at Optimus Primaver Sound in June, if I'm not mistaken!!).
To be quite honest, I don't know how I hadn't thought about posting this record, because I have it almost since it came out, and it's one of my favourites ever!
I got it in 2011, and it was around winter, and I just really liked to listen to James Blake while reading a book. I always associate his music with cold weather ( actualy, in an interview, he stated that his music was more for wintertime, than any other, and I really agree! ).
I've never been on to like dubstep and that sort of music, but I really like this "post-dubstep" or whatever they like to call it. The synths are really great, and his voice.... I can't deal with it seriously, it's too perfect!!
My favourite song on this record has to be "The Wilhelm Scream"; I love its beggining, there is no other one that can compare to that one; and the lyrics are great as well, especially the part when he sings " ... I don't know about my love / I don't know about my lovin' anymore / all that I know is I'm lovin', lovin', lovin' / might as well love you ... ".
In conclusion, it's a damn great album!

James Blake - "James Blake"
Polydor
Tracklisting:

Unluck
The Wilhelm Scream
I Never Learnt To Share
Lindisfarne I
Lindisfarne II
Limit to Your love
Give Me My Month
To Care ( Like You )
Why Don't You Call Me
I Mind
Measurements

For more information go to: http://jamesblakemusic.com/

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CONCERTS

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Hello readers! I've reached today 310 visualizations so thank you a lot!!!! Today I've decided to make a list of the concerts I...

23:51

Hello readers!
I've reached today 310 visualizations so thank you a lot!!!!
Today I've decided to make a list of the concerts I've been to! It's quite a long list, I hope you don't mind!!
Here it goes:

Arcade Fire - 2011
Big Deal - 2012
Devendra Banhart- 2010
Dum Dum Girls - 2012
Elbow - 2011
Eli "Paperboy" Reed - 2012
Florence + the Machine - 2010
I Break Horses - 2012
Kings of Convenience - 2012
Madonna - 2007/08 (if I'm not wrong!)
Manu Chao - 2001
Metronomy - 2012
MGMT - 2010
Miles Kane - 2012
Morcheeba - 2012
Mumford & Sons - 2012
Noah & the Whale - 2012
Peter Björn and John - 2009
Portishead - 2011
Radiohead - 2012
Refused - 2012
Saint Etienne - 2012
Slash - 2011
Smith Westerns - 2010
Snow Patrol - 2012
Spiritualized - 2012
The Afghan Wighs - 2012
The Black Keys - 2012
The Cure - 2012
The Kills - 2012
The Maccabees - July 2012 & Novemeber 2012
The Stone Roses - 2012
The Strokes - 2011
The Vaccines - 2011
The xx - July 2010 & June 2012
Warpaint

Smith Westerns - Dye It Blonde

22:07

I have seen the Smith Westerns live, back in 2010, when they did the first part for MGMT. I have a "funny" moment related to th...

22:07

I have seen the Smith Westerns live, back in 2010, when they did the first part for MGMT. I have a "funny" moment related to that concert. I had heard some of Smith Westerns' songs before the concert, and when they got on stage, I thought to myself "hmn, I didn't remeber they had a girl in the band" (referring to the lead singer). Turned out he was a boy (Cullen Omori) and I was a bit embarrassed.
This is a very different album from "Smith Westerns", which was more garage rock. This one is more glam-rock I think.
But this record is really great, I love every song but mostly the guitars. All the effects on them are amazing. Some people compare them ot T.Rex, but to be honest I think I've never heard T.Rex in my life (please don't hate me).
I love "All Die Young", the fourth song on this record, because the lyrics are really nice, but mustly, because the end. I love it! When Cullen sings " ... all die young / blood is nothing when you are young ... " I seriously start dancing around, becaus e almost every song on this record makes me wanna dance around.

Smith Westerns - "Dye It Blonde"
Fat Possum Records
Tracklisting:

Weekend
Still New
Imagine Pt. 3
All Die Young
Fallen In Love
En Of The Night
Only One
Smile
Dance Away
Dye The World

For more information go to: http://www.smithwesternsmusic.com/

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