As in the past, I find myself with a CD titled 'Songs About Places' on hand delivered via e-mail (so technically speaking, it was a huge file) from my brother-in-law . It was delivered quite
some time ago. However, he failed to review the CD I sent him (with custom cover and all). For this reason, I rejected his music. I did not play one song, unless it accidentally came up when my iTunes was on shuffle. We only have so much control in this life.
In any case, he finally sent me a review via e-mail, which I was delighted to receive and in turn I've decided to finally give his 'CD' a listen and write my review here on medium style.
It all starts out with a band many people know and appreciate, The Flaming Lips. Good. I mean, they're good. Not my favorite, but I appreciate them.
Song.
Song.
Then Tulsa Telephone Book and their amazing trumpets. Did Mark Ronson help them out
with this one? Is or is Mr. Ronson not the king of the addition of the trumpets?
Following this tune was Moxy Fruvous. 'Nough said. No go.
Bracket. Excellent band name. Medium style song - which I'll let the reader contemplate - good thing or bad thing?
Flying Around the Sun at Remarkable Speed was the stand out favorite (by Great Sand), I think due to the subtle snare drum, simple, repeating guitar riff and the vocals, that to me sound a bit like a modern day Greenpoint guy channeling Elvis.
Some bands just aren't on my boat. And for unexplainable reasons, NOFX is one of them. Maybe they're a boy band, like Oasis or Weezer. Ladies just can't stomach 'em. I do like the subject matter and appreciate a song based on, what I imagine to be, real life experience.
Song.
Song.
Can't go wrong with Broken Social Scene (7/4 (Shoreline)) on your stereo, iPod, laptop, or Guitar Hero.
(Fair to note that this is not my brother-in-law, nor do I even know this man.)
All in all, it was a good mix and I am value the time and energy that put it all together. Plus, if you put a decadent custard at the bottom of a sadly prepared trifle (see Friends' character Rachel on a Thanksgiving episode, I think), then I easily forget about the dry sponge cake or past due date cream.
Bring on the box set.
