TBTS Reviews: 10 Popular Music Videos, Who Rolls to #1 with “Dark Blues-y Gospel Disco Tune”?
Hint: No.
Like I used to do ’bout this time of year, I immerse myself in whatever music video programs at my disposal (category: televised, for old time’s sake) for a week or two so as a taste of what moves the masses. As one of them, I like a good pop tune, always have and will. I’ve shed most of my pretensions long ago. And yet, a girl’s got to have her standards….
Truth to be told, there is a lot of “stuff and nonsense” about in my estimation. But for every trifling, lightweight, interchangeable (in other words, David Cross’s use of “manufactured” in response to Creed) flash-in-the-tin-pan forget-me-should-er, there exists at least one artist (perhaps with a capital “A”) that more discriminating listeners should perk up thine ears for.
This is not that kind of column.
Here, I have not-too-closely examined ten popular videos in keeping with my yearly exercise. Using the magic of the innernyet, I also rounded up some chatter — including some recommendations, insights, and quips — from my chums. It’s “webster 2.0” or some damn thing. Apparently, you just run (it’s a soft “j”)…er, you just fill some column inches by letting unpaid others do your work. Ol’ man Tweed’s coffers runneth over.
With minimal further ado….
PD: I think the video sucks. But I really like that band. The record “Good Life” is on is great.
J.St.O: Just my initial impressions; I know nothing about the band, other than the band’s name. I’ve heard positive things, but, I agree with you, the vid sucks to the detriment of the song and possibly the band’s, lit’rally, image.
Foster the People, “Pumped Up Kicks”: I hear something a bit Brian Wilson-esque in the chorus. I like that. The band seems immature in term of its songwriting chops. I’d like to follow up later.
Adele, “Rolling in the Deep”: Reminds me of Amy Winehouse with less of the overt 60’s R&B/Soul influences; much like Winehouse (RIP), Adele has a “classic” feel in term of her voice. More nods to contemporary dance pop, with none of that stuff that plagues both the songwriting and the vocalists (shoddy lyrics, too many trills and other unnecessary adornments). I like it.
SR: It’s a pretty good song. I like ’21’ quite a bit, the whole album is definitely worth checking out.
J.St.O: Will do, Scott. Thanks for your recommendations.
AR: She is great in an interview.
Coldplay, “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall”: Sigh. I had high hopes for for the album. That album was ten years ago.
The Band Perry, “If I Die Young”: Glorifying young death. Egregious, irresponsible, and just a bad song and video. Nice Auto-Tune in the chorus. Subtle. Ugh. Doesn’t anyone sing these days? Oh yeah: Adele, for one.
C.T.: This song reminds me of the smash hit song “Teenage Suicide (Don’t Do It)” from the band Big Fun in Heathers. And we all know how that turned out.
A.L: I gotta motor if I’m gonna make that funeral.
Lenny Kravitz, “Stand”: Stand up, Lenny, your career’s gonna run again. But not on the strength of this single, though the “gameshow” vid is mildly entertaining (Nirvana did it much, much better). One-time (or lapsed) fans would do well to reacquaint themselves through Palladia’s LK concert. He’s awesome, if only live these days.
S.R.: So is this a cover of the Sly and the Family Stone song? Haven’t heard it yet.
J.St.O: I wish. Not bad, but no Sly. Not even close. But, he’s inching ever closer to getting his recording mojo back, in addition to his live-performance chops. Maybe, one day, we can accept his gratitude for our having let him be himself again.
Nickelback, “How I Remind You”: Say, this song reminds me of this afternoon:
TBTS Reviews: Nickelback’s “This Afternoon” Video
Bruno Mars, “The Lazy Song”: Something about this song and vid recalls Paul McCartney: occasionally piss-poor songwriting and a rickety reggae beat.
Adele – Official Website – Rolling In The Deep (Official Video)
Trackbacks
Comments are closed.
The Brown Tweed Society 
have you seen this hybrid music video short film yet?: it’s great, will keep you on the edge of your seat: http://youtu.be/t6y3rrkuVzk
Hey! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a team of volunteers
and starting a new initiative in a community in the same niche.
Your blog provided us beneficial information to work on. You have done a wonderful job!
I think more writers should write with enthusiasm like you.
Even content rich articles such as this can have character.
That’s what you have injected in this informative
article. Your perspectives are very exceptional.
I’ve been exploring for a little for any higyh quality articles or
weblg posts on this sort of house . Exploring in Yahoo I at
last stumbled upon this website. Studying this info So
i am satisfied too covey that I’ve an incredibly just right
uncanny feeling I found out exactly what I needed. I most without a dokubt will make
certain to don?t put out of your mind this site and give it a
look on a relentless basis.
whoah this blog is fantastic i love studying your posts.
Stay up the great work! You already know, lots of people are searching
round for this information, you could help them greatly.
Pretty great post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and
wanted to mention that I’ve really enjoyed browsing your weblog posts.
After all I will be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write once more soon!
Simply a smiling visitor here to share the love. btw great design and style and excellent post.
My brother recommended I might like this blog.
He was totally right. This post truly made my day. You cann’t imagine simply how much time I had spent for this information! Thanks!