Posts tagged: music
This album, and frankly this band in general, simply do not get enough credit. It could be the way they completely defy any genre-definition whatsoever. It’s rock, punk, hip-hop, funk, rap, pop, even a little ska, all rolled into a crazy mashup of goodness.
After seeing them open for Jay-Z the other night in Seattle I gained a renewed appreciation for their eclecticness.
Is it super-corny/cheesy?
Yes.
Does it remind me of some wacky/clever Prius or Coke commerciall?
Absolutely. [CORRECTION: It IS in fact a Coke commercial, sorta. There are multiple versions. Read about it here.]
Can you watch it all the way through and NOT end up with a huge smile on your face?
I dare you.
It’s just good old-fashioned fun here, kids. Enjoy.
TV On The Radio - Family Tree
I’ve had this song stuck in my head for days. Not that I’m complaining. :)
I really don’t care what the cool kids say. I like Dave Matthews Band. A great group of musicians. I’m looking forward to see what they do with this new album.
Get this song for free here.
Speaking of the cool kids… I wonder what it is that drives so many people immediately right-off music that is considered “too Top 40”… It’s like there’s this knee-jerk reaction that people have because they think that if something is popular or widely known it must not be “cool.”
My take on music is as follows: If I like it, I like it. That’s it. I honestly don’t care if it’s some obscure cool-oozing punk band that no has ever heard of, a sappy country tune, a banging hip-hop joint, an operatic masterpiece, or a shiny hooky pop single. If it strikes a cord with me on some level (musically, lyrically, emotionally, whatever) then I’m not ashamed to admit that I like it, and play it loud.
