There are two teams playing in the Superbowl…let’s not forget the east coast rival, the New England Patriots.
Here are the 11 Best New England Bands:
Incredible line-up this year. Impossible to do one list for the whole festival…so here’s three lists! One for each day. These are by no means the only good bands playing, just the ones that I’m most excited about. And Saturday is easily the most packed day.
The 11 Best Bands at Coachella on Friday:
The 11 Best Bands at Coachella on Saturday:
The 11 Best Bands at Coachella on Sunday:
When MGMT burst onto the scene a few years ago, it was like a meteor filled with chocolate covered cherries exploded in our ears. The album was all over the map from sugary synthy dance mania to psychedelic-laced head trips. It was chaotic sound storm but it was beautiful at that same time. Though their sophomore album toned down the frequency it still managed to deliver a worthwhile effort. But now it’s time for album three and the early word is not good. I know MGMT sounds like they’re trying to be the next Flaming Lips…but they should really be following in the footsteps of The Offspring. See, the Offspring was originally a straight up punk band in the style of Bad Religion. Though they had some hardcore fans, they were not appeasing a bigger fan base. They started adding one or two goofy radio songs per album for the pop radio fans while on the rest of the album they stuck to their typical aggressive rock. Twenty years later, they’re still trucking. It was a compromise. Do a couple songs or the labels and radio, and in return, you get to have a career making music you love. Not a bad trade-off. MGMT should have a 1-2 Kids-like songs per album. It’s what the fans want. Learn from Dexter Holland, he’s a very smart guy. He may sing for a punk rock band…but he also has a doctorate in microbiology. True story!
Here are the 11 Best Songs By MGMT:
Buy MGMT’s new album, MGMT…now!!
I’m a sucker for a request. And I’m a sucker for making lists. Had no intention of doing this…but if the fans want it…then…
Here are the 11 Best Songs of the Year (so far):
1. I Was A Teenage Anarchist – Against Me! (White Crosses)
2. 25 To Life – Eminem (Recovery)
3. Odessa – Caribou (Swim)
4. Soft In The Center – The Hold Steady (Heaven Is Whenever)
5. You Wanted A Hit – LCD Soundsystem (This Is Happening)
6. Giving Up The Gun – Vampire Weekend (Contra)
7. Valleys of Neptune – Jimi Hendrix (Valleys of Neptune)
8. End Love – OKGo (Of The Blue Colour of The Sky)
9. Can’t Hear My Eyes – Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti (Before Today)
10. Flash Delirium – MGMT (Congratulations)
11. The Fourth Night of Drinking – The Drive-By Truckers (The Big To-Do)
Buy any of the great releases from 2010 and more!
Over halfway through the year and I am unimpressed. Eminem’s new album is pretty good and definitely a return to form. But the best of the year? It’s not even the best Em album. Maybe 3rd best. And Massive Attack, Morcheeba, and MGMT have all made nice albums…but these are far from their best material. So what gives? Last year at this time, the Animal Collective, the xx, Grizzly Bear, and Phoenix had all released albums. I’ve listened to Sleigh Bells (a reincarnation of Atari Teenage Riot), Best Coast (the new Raveonettes), Surfer Blood (a watered-down Pavement), Beach House (a more moody Joan As Police Woman), & Local Natives (a less innovative Elbow) and have been underwhelmed by all of them. Where’s the good music people?!
This decade is really starting off with a whimper.
Here are the 11 Best Albums of 2010 (so far):
1. Eminem – Recovery
2. LCD Soundsystem – This Is Happening
3. Massive Attack – Heliogoland
4. Morcheeba – Blood Like Lemonade
5. Jonsi – Go
6. MGMT – Congratulations
7. Tokyo Police Club – Champ
8. Against Me! – White Crosses
9. Free Energy – Stuck on Nothin’
10. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – Mojo
11. Caribou – Swim
Buy these great 2010 albums and others now!
