Key

Continuing with Tad, I want to discuss what a fantastic EP they released. It's called Salt Lick but for more enjoyment, you'd be better off listening to Salt Like/God's Balls which is more of a compilation. Nothing wrong with more songs, right?!

Anyway, I have to admit. As much as I do like Nirvana's Bleach, this particular really has a fantastic pure grunge/garage rock sound that surpasses Bleach. I mean, just check this track out and you tell me it's not ****ing groovy:



As I am giving this album a listen for the first time tonight, I can't exactly say that I believe it stood the test of time, but this really is a pure sounding grunge album that will probably continue to be relevant for years to come. I know that'd make more sense had I listened and made this post in the 90's, but hey, I can say what I want. This album is just another prime example that they really don't get the commercial success that they deserve, or did deserve. Maybe that's a good thing, as perhaps the commercial success would have made them release something that sounds similar to In Utero. I don't think any fan of grunge would want another one! My opinion, come at me!

Did I mention how much I love the title(s) for this? I mean, "Salt Like/God's Balls". That just screams badass. And I may as well post the album covers for those interested.

God's Balls


Salt Lick

Key

So, there's this really nifty tool that I like to use when I'm just in one of those moods of searching for new music. Unfortunately I can't hyperlink it, so just look up "What the fuck should i listen to now". It basically let's you find bands that sound similar to a band that you search. It's powered by last.fm, so think what you want about that. Anyway, the point i'm getting to...

I was in a post-rock mood this evening, and obviously the first search is going to be pg.lost. I've done it before, but have always been led to bands that I already knew about, until now. The artist that I found is called Daturah. I've never heard of this artist or group before so I figured i'd give them a shot, and I am blown away from the first track already. It's got that post-rock feel I look for and really knows how to captivate you into one amazing listening experience. I'm not really great at recommendations, but since this album is the first I have listened to, i'd recommend it...

Reverie


I'm sure there are people out there screaming at their computers saying "oh my god, you haven't heard of these guys, where have you been??!". I'm sorry guys, I really just don't go out of my way to search for new music anymore as my list of albums that have yet to be listened to is constantly growing, but hey, I get in that mood every now and then where I just want something new.

We all have those moments where we just want to share the living crap out of a new band or album that we've never heard before and are blown away. This is definitely one of those moments, and i'm proud to say that I am instantly a fan.

Moss

I saw Tad open for Primus a long time ago. Watching the singer threatening to stage dive was one of the funniest thing ever. The crowd was like Nooooooo! I though they were great.

Key

Due to unfortunately getting sick/flu/food poisoning, regular programming will resume as soon as i'm feeling better. I'm not a great writer when i'm not 100% into it.

Key

As much as I'd like to say it, I unfortunately have not been able to do a whole lot of diving into Seattle music this past week as i'd hoped, but I don't want to leave people empty handed. So, i'll go ahead and talk about what everyone is already expecting...Nirvana.

It's well known that Nirvana were one of the big commercially successful bands in Seattle for grunge alone, but that doesn't automatically make their music superior to any other grunge out there, hell, it may not even come close. In my own opinion, I feel like Nirvana had one great album that really showcased grunge for what it was, and then they went onto being more appealing to more of a mainstream ear, and kind of drove away from the grunge scene altogether. That one album is Bleach.



Call me crazy, and just tell me i'm straight up wrong, but I do think Bleach was and continues to be the pure raw sound that Nirvana wanted to convey before appealing to the commercial success they received with each album afterwards. Now don't think i'm putting Nevermind and In Utero down for the sake of putting them down, yeah, they're great albums, and yes, they sound like Nirvana, but would you really recommend them to somebody who's interested in hearing what pure grunge sounds like? I sure wouldn't, but hey, i'm not everyone.

Nevermind and In Utero to me (granted they are two must listens for any Nirvana fan) are what happens when you just feel like playing it simple, but in a sense where you can still show your talents through playing guitar and singing (though some would say Cobain wasn't much of a singer), while at the same time maintaining that easy to get into "pop-grunge" feel that would appeal to a wider audience and not just to those who found more enjoyment out of the rawness of Bleach. You may also want to keep in mind that I actually started listening to Nirvana with Nevermind. Not like it makes a difference. I just remember the constant car rides and just hoping that "Smells Like Teen Spirit" would come on and I would just sing along as if I knew what Cobain was saying (although, it wasn't very easy to understand him). Not a bad track either, but it's unfortunate that it had to be the first track on Nevermind because I feel like it overshadows the rest of the album. I remember getting the album, listening to that one song, loving it, and then trying to listen to the rest, only to feel a bit empty knowing that my favorite song already played. Though I don't even know if it would have worked putting it into the middle of the album either.

As a band overall, love em or hate em, you can't deny their success, and you also cannot deny that they deserve the success they received. I'd also like to point out that I was completely blown away by the performance that was presented by Paul McCartney and the rest of Nirvana, without Cobain of course, unless he magically came back from the dead.



^Very cool tribute and I think McCartney really does fit in nicely. No replacement of Kurt, but it's not terrible.

Key

I know my journal hasn't been super active lately. I've been house sitting and haven't had access to my computer. Finally getting a chance to sit down and write a few entries for the week as I don't really like to neglect this type of stuff for too long.

So...I watched the Grammy's. And I was pretty much impressed by the amount of performances that took place. We had the likes of Daft Punk, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and many others. But what really stood out to me was the performance with Willy Nelson. I wasn't too big on the whole old style country music or whatever you want to call it, but when I saw the performance, it changed my perspective on it completely. It sounded rich, and cool, and something i'd really like to get more into. If you don't know what i'm talking about...



I'm more specifically trying to get the point across that I really should give Willy Nelson a proper listen. He's not someone I ever really thought to put any effort into listening to, but seeing him perform the way he did and the passion he had in the genre, it got me to think differently. There was also a time where I felt I needed to listen to more country music and find things I like, and this may be the perfect connection for that. Expect more country music in this journal, I haven't really decided if i'll start with Willy Nelson or something that's been recommended to me, but it'll start.

Key

Speaking of Seattle bands (specifically Nirvana) it really got me thinking that I never really gave Foo Fighters a proper listen. I mean, i've heard the obvious choices, but never sat down and listened to an album in full, until today. I'm giving Wasting Light a listen.



I don't really know why I never gave them a proper listen before, because i'm really diggin this straight up rock n roll sound. I've got a lot of respect for Dave Grohl for just seeming like one of the most modest and coolest mother****ers on this earth so you'd think i'd had gotten onto the Foo Fighters bandwagon much sooner, but alas, i'm usually late to everything. Never a late time to start though, and am actually really excited to begin my Foo Fighters journey.

This album specifically is already got me impressed and ready for more, and I know it's one of their later releases, but I'm just going under the assumption that it's not the worst place to start. Especially since the opening track just sounds cool and is a great opener and just screams "this is going to be a fantastic rock n roll album".



Like I said, it sounds like just traditional rock n roll so it doesn't sound like anything new or something i've never heard, but it definitely has a better feel to it than what I was expecting, and that's always a good thing. Will probably be going backwards with their discography since I started with their 2011 release. So, I suppose my next listen will be Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. I'm pretty excited, but judging on first listen, i'd say this album is a pretty good one and a great introduction to their sound. Just my personal feel.

Moss

That is their worst album by the way. Best is color and the shape.

Key

Thanks for the input! I'll try to listen to that one next

Key

Not a whole lot going on in my music world today, so i'll go ahead and leave this album here. Listen to it. Enjoy it. Love it. King Diamond is a fantastic musician. This is one of his heavier albums and one I strongly recommend if you're looking to give him a chance. I did, and it's well worth it:



Plus, the album art is just freakin' cool!



Till later, or tomorrow. Look for an update about Willy Nelson, maybe. I don't know yet!