Rohan Kohli
06/11/06, 03:24 PM
Rouletta (http://www.myspace.com/roulettamusic) - Good ol' southern rock from these former A Small Victory dudes.
Genghis Tron (http://www.myspace.com/genghistron) - Their new album is in stores now ... it will melt your brain. Grindcore/electronic/orgasmic.
Over It (http://www.myspace.com/overit) - I'm spending this summer interning @ Virgin, so I get to hear their new CD about 10 times a day, and it is awesome.. definitely a change for the band, but in a good way. These are big, catchy, straightforward rock songs... the chorus from "Mr. Serious" is the first thing in my head when I wake up every day..
The Click Five (http://www.myspace.com/theclick5) - Yeah. I think the key change in "Catch Your Wave" is pretty awesome.
Here are Marty Abezetian's recs for the week
=================================== ==========================
I've just been recording/producing Before Summer Ends, True Story, and
Chimera Twilight out of Chicago, so besides those shameless plugs, i've
definately got 5 albums of the moment.
1. Pearl Jam (http://www.myspace.com/pearljam) "Pearl Jam"
I've always been a huge Pearl Jam fan, especially in the live arena, but
the albums since yield have been lackluster (some would say difficult),
to say the least. This record carries a raw sound not heard since
Vitalogy, and the power of songwriting not heard since Ten. This is a
must listen for not only existing PJ fans, but for those who want to
hear incredible rock musicians and eloquently forceful social commentary
at its best. Check out "World Wide Suicide," the single, and "Gone"
written for the legendary Pete Townsend.
2. Transition (http://www.myspace.com/transition) "Get There"
I've been so lucky as to know these dudes since "Sunset Wakeup." If
you're one of the few thousand people with this record on your shelf,
you know its needless to say they've come a long way. Aside from being
some of the most genuinely great people and loyal friends you could hope
to come across in life, their latest effort (first on Floodgate/East
West) says a lot about who they are. Produced by MxPx frontMAN Mike
Herrera, "Get There" captures the best of what pop-punk has ever
offered, without being corny, cookiecutter, or overproduced. Two
guitarists in the band? You're hearing two guitars, not 70. There's
something to be said about that. I know from experience, coast to
coast, what you hear is what you'll get, and I like what I hear. Catch
them this summer with Just Surrender, Quiet Drive, and As Tall As Lions,
and then with the MxPx/Reel Big Fish co-headliner.
3. The Soundtrack of Our Lives "Behind the Music"
If you don't own this Grammy-nominated record from Swedish rockers
TSOOL, its about time you shell out the ten bucks, you cheap bastards.
The album, start to finish, is a masterpiece. Lead vocalist Ebbot is a
hefty presence both in person and on tape. I suggest pressing play from
track one and not moving until your 74 minutes are up- believe me, you
won't regret it. Pay close attention to the lyricism in songs like
"Mind the Gap," a play off the European train platform warning, which
boldly declares that if the pop music community has nothing to say,
TSOOL has no problem "taking over," and they might as well blow you
away. Give it a listen, and it will sound 100% more uplifting and 76%
less pretentious.
4. The Who "Who's Next"
This is what rock and roll was meant to be, and ALL of what it's made
of. This album invented the power chord, and the Who meant POWER chord
(see track 9). This is way more than just a first finger/pinky Nirvana
combination. If rock was born in the fifties, then this 1971 album is
fullgrown 21 year-old who fucked college, did things his own way, was
envied for it, kicked ass, and made millions, all while remaining the
coolest dude on the block. Or most Mod? Hmm..... Anyway, this is the
best rock album ever made. End of story.
5. Jimmy Eat World (http://www.myspace.com/jimmyeatworld) "Futures"
I had to replace the battery on my iPod as a result of playing this
album too much. Nearly flawless, one of the best records in 10 years.
Everything about it, from the soul-settling guitar tones in the
beginning of "Work" (which I'm trying to emulate to this day), to the
powershots of songs like "Just Tonight," to the simple complexity of
tracks like "Kill" and "Drugs For Me..." This album is as confident in
its own unique personality as it is rock solid musically. Listen to
this record, and ACTUALLY listen... You just might have a new outlook on
the standard of 'talent.'
Annnnnndddddddd that's five. I hope I've given you all a bit of a
different perspective on all of this. Feel free to AIM me at
rockstardown. PS Rohan is a man among tiny, tiny, boys.
Genghis Tron (http://www.myspace.com/genghistron) - Their new album is in stores now ... it will melt your brain. Grindcore/electronic/orgasmic.
Over It (http://www.myspace.com/overit) - I'm spending this summer interning @ Virgin, so I get to hear their new CD about 10 times a day, and it is awesome.. definitely a change for the band, but in a good way. These are big, catchy, straightforward rock songs... the chorus from "Mr. Serious" is the first thing in my head when I wake up every day..
The Click Five (http://www.myspace.com/theclick5) - Yeah. I think the key change in "Catch Your Wave" is pretty awesome.
Here are Marty Abezetian's recs for the week
=================================== ==========================
I've just been recording/producing Before Summer Ends, True Story, and
Chimera Twilight out of Chicago, so besides those shameless plugs, i've
definately got 5 albums of the moment.
1. Pearl Jam (http://www.myspace.com/pearljam) "Pearl Jam"
I've always been a huge Pearl Jam fan, especially in the live arena, but
the albums since yield have been lackluster (some would say difficult),
to say the least. This record carries a raw sound not heard since
Vitalogy, and the power of songwriting not heard since Ten. This is a
must listen for not only existing PJ fans, but for those who want to
hear incredible rock musicians and eloquently forceful social commentary
at its best. Check out "World Wide Suicide," the single, and "Gone"
written for the legendary Pete Townsend.
2. Transition (http://www.myspace.com/transition) "Get There"
I've been so lucky as to know these dudes since "Sunset Wakeup." If
you're one of the few thousand people with this record on your shelf,
you know its needless to say they've come a long way. Aside from being
some of the most genuinely great people and loyal friends you could hope
to come across in life, their latest effort (first on Floodgate/East
West) says a lot about who they are. Produced by MxPx frontMAN Mike
Herrera, "Get There" captures the best of what pop-punk has ever
offered, without being corny, cookiecutter, or overproduced. Two
guitarists in the band? You're hearing two guitars, not 70. There's
something to be said about that. I know from experience, coast to
coast, what you hear is what you'll get, and I like what I hear. Catch
them this summer with Just Surrender, Quiet Drive, and As Tall As Lions,
and then with the MxPx/Reel Big Fish co-headliner.
3. The Soundtrack of Our Lives "Behind the Music"
If you don't own this Grammy-nominated record from Swedish rockers
TSOOL, its about time you shell out the ten bucks, you cheap bastards.
The album, start to finish, is a masterpiece. Lead vocalist Ebbot is a
hefty presence both in person and on tape. I suggest pressing play from
track one and not moving until your 74 minutes are up- believe me, you
won't regret it. Pay close attention to the lyricism in songs like
"Mind the Gap," a play off the European train platform warning, which
boldly declares that if the pop music community has nothing to say,
TSOOL has no problem "taking over," and they might as well blow you
away. Give it a listen, and it will sound 100% more uplifting and 76%
less pretentious.
4. The Who "Who's Next"
This is what rock and roll was meant to be, and ALL of what it's made
of. This album invented the power chord, and the Who meant POWER chord
(see track 9). This is way more than just a first finger/pinky Nirvana
combination. If rock was born in the fifties, then this 1971 album is
fullgrown 21 year-old who fucked college, did things his own way, was
envied for it, kicked ass, and made millions, all while remaining the
coolest dude on the block. Or most Mod? Hmm..... Anyway, this is the
best rock album ever made. End of story.
5. Jimmy Eat World (http://www.myspace.com/jimmyeatworld) "Futures"
I had to replace the battery on my iPod as a result of playing this
album too much. Nearly flawless, one of the best records in 10 years.
Everything about it, from the soul-settling guitar tones in the
beginning of "Work" (which I'm trying to emulate to this day), to the
powershots of songs like "Just Tonight," to the simple complexity of
tracks like "Kill" and "Drugs For Me..." This album is as confident in
its own unique personality as it is rock solid musically. Listen to
this record, and ACTUALLY listen... You just might have a new outlook on
the standard of 'talent.'
Annnnnndddddddd that's five. I hope I've given you all a bit of a
different perspective on all of this. Feel free to AIM me at
rockstardown. PS Rohan is a man among tiny, tiny, boys.