Lets talk about music this month.
I thought I would start my months input by starting with an album review for Lily Allen's new album. I will give a small insight song-by-song. As an introduction to her it's important to remember how annoyingly honest she is was refreshing when she first graced our ears. Since her debut album 'Alright Still' Kate Nash came along and did a much better job of that talking/singing genre and then of course there was Lily's decline in front of the media which I do not want to judge. Our opinions of Lily as an artist should be no better or worse than her last song/album which I believe is a great place to finish the introduction and get on with the review.

Its Not me It's You

Everybody Is At It

This was an okay song. It's the first on the album and kind of reminds the listener that lily likes to engage with current ordinary issues. The beat at time sounds incredibly like a Killers song.


The Fear

Lily's first album release single. It is an attractive song. It has a nice little beat which is some what relaxing. She points out the bad points of current life but points out the she does it too and then states she is not sure what is right now. I like the way Lily uses her brain here. I think, being a pop song she has a chance to make people think although I don't think people will.

Not Fair

Wild West themed beat. Talks about sex, being the only problem within the relationship. Its quite grossly descriptive for a song. I kind of like it, but it is aimed at women so not something i can relate too.

22

Describes the life of a girl that was once 22, now 30. Explains the misconceptions of getting old can ruin life's. Linked to relationships being the answers to everything is just sad which I can agree with. A good point picked up by Lily here.

I Could Stay

This has an uplifting beat. It is one of those after/or splitting up songs. Noting the benefits and the not so good points to relationships. I do not think the words are amazing, but I 'spose if you are in that particular situation there can be some points to relate to. Most certainly an album song, definitely not a single.

Back To The Start.

An almost grimey sound to this song. Lily describes a situation with in the song about a split once again. This time choosing to blame herself. She mentions within the song that it is not a song but something she plans to put in action which kind of makes it like an action plan. Kind of cool. I can see a club a club remix making this fairly successful as it already has a catchy fast pace. I would probably dance to it. Maybe a single in the making.

Never Gonna Happen

A very slow paced speaking song. Once again about the splitting of a relationship. Reminds me of a song on the previous album. The main stance of the song is get the gut to give up on her. The actual tune is fairly funny. I am at this point of listening to the album I am starting to think it is clearly aimed at young girls splitting up with boyfriends.

Fuck You

This song's beat sounds like a Carpenters song. Lily herself does not sound like them. She talks through out about a complete loser man she has had familiar with. I think this song is good as she slates small minded people and racists (who are small minded in my opinion) and the title 'Fuck you' really sums those people up. There is also a political vibe running through it in regards to war and she kind of blames it on them. I would like this as a potential single, but then again, we don't need the swearing.

Who'd Have Known

This is a story time song. She explain the closeness of a relationship she had. It's positive. It seems very hard to describe whether Lily is happy or not whilst writing this happy. It seems like her real life in the media transpires through the writing of this album over the last few years.


Chinese

Another explanation of an event in lily's life starts this sad song. The reason for calling the song 'Chinese' is because she recalls having Chinese take away in front of the TV with somebody. The song appears to be one of those songs where Lily writes about the simple loving memories in most relationships. Its not a great song, not original, but an acceptable album song.

Him

This song is about God. Refereed as 'Him.' Constantly asking questions about he'd say about situations such as war, drugs, who should we vote for? Lily mentions the negatives of people dying in his name. Its like she is asking for a sign from him. I like the song. I can relate to it.

He Wasn't There

This 1920's style of background music. It's very slow paced. Point point in the song highlights the importance of keeping relationships going to see that things can turn out okay even if they don't seem great at the start. The songs to slow for me.



Sources

Myspace - www.myspace.com/lilymusic

Pitures - http://michaelandbubbles.blogspot.com/2008/12/top-9-frases-que-me-cambiaron-la-vida.html

I cannot believe it is the 21th of January already. There is not much music that has caught my ears recently, mainly because work and university has crowded any free time I have had. I have missed university today and my first instinct has been to use my regular Internet tools to trace new music.

Here are some music being releases this week that could be of interest to you:


This weeks singles

Bon Iver - 'Blood Bank'
Franz Ferdinand - 'Ulysses'
Kid British - 'Leave London'
The Killers - 'Spaceman'
Pink - 'Sober'

This weeks albums

Blood Bank ~ Bon Iver
To Lose My Life ~ White Lies

Looking over the releases, I would advise the 'Spaceman' song strongly as I think it is a nice light, easy going song where Brandon Flower's advices us of the truth about aliens. I would also like to add that the Franz Ferdinand song was a joy to my ears along with the release of White Lies album is leaving me to think I may have to make a purchase very soon.

Enjoy new music people

I was thinking, if I were in London, I'd like to spend my New Year's Eve at the Brixton Academy:

I have decided that this should be my last blog about The Killers for awhile as this page is likely to become a fan page which would some how make it less informative and more teenage stupidity.

Well, as this is the last blog, I thought I include no less than four videos recorded from Later On Jools Hollands show. Each of them are songs from the new album. Human would be a song that everyone should be familiar with but please note that Neon Tiger and Spaceman are also fantastic examples of what this band is capable of. I hope you enjoy like I have.

Losing Touch - Song No.1




Human - Song No.2




Spaceman - Song No.3




Neon Tiger - Song No.8



Rick Moreno

As you may of seen from previous blogs that i have really been following the Killers in a big way recently. I have decided the new single 'Human' is about the 3rd or 4Th best song on the album.

I think the other song I heard at Reading Festival called 'Spaceman' will make a very solid second choice single. Here's the video from a live performance of the song. I hope you enjoy as I did.

Today I have found some pretty good music to listen too.
I hope you firstly choose to embrase, secondly enjoy.

Tilly and the Wall
I heard there electro music on myspace after reading about them on 'Drowned In Sound.' What a happy group on people. 'Alligator Skin' is a really good song which i think I would definately listen to again. They have also a version to CSS's 'Freest Man' which is worth a listen. I will look out to buy there album and let you know more.


Ra Ra Riot
These guys make some fantastic music. They are from New York. Some excellent easy listening music to get right into. Kind of old school indie vibe in their style. I really liked 'Dying is Fine' and 'Can You Tell' on their MySpace.


Links

www.myspace.com/rarariot
www.myspace.com/officialtillyandthewall

I have bought the killers new album 'Days And Age.' I haven't made a true judgement of it yet. Will let everyone know soon exactly what i think of it.

Rick

Jesus. I cannot wait for this album. According to FHM, this album combines the popularity of the first album 'Hot fuss,' the Bruce Stringstine style of the second (Sam's Town) and follows the quality of the B-side album of 'Sawdust.'

We must all be aware of there new single 'Human' which is very catchy. Lets hope the rest follow this vibe set.

Days And Age
Released: 24/11/08
Lable: Mercury
Price: roughly £8.99-£10.99

01. Losing Touch
02. Human
03. Spaceman
04. Joy Ride
05. A Dustland Fairytale
06. This Is Your Life
07. I Can't Stay
08. Neon Tiger
09. The World We Live In
10. Goodnight, Travel Well
11. A Crippling Blow

I thought i would also add the new single, Human, video for your viewing pleasure.

I think there are music albums coming out on the horizons to look forward too:



The kaiser Chiefs - 20th Oct 2008 - Off with their Heads



Bloc Party - 27th Oct 2008 - Intimacy



Fall Out boy - 3rd Nov 2008 - Folie a Deux



Razorlight - 3rd Nov 2008 - Slipway Fires



The Killers - 10th Nov - Day and age

I think this is enough to be getting on with. Although i think the Killers and Fall Out Boy are the ones I most look forward to burning out on the C.D player

Going to reading was deffinately an eye opener.

Naturally seeing lots of new and exiting bands was definately a plus along with getting away from the city and camping for a change.

I did however realise a few things:
* how much i apprieate using a nice clean toilot
* how much i apprieate home cooked food
* how much i prefer a person to people in general
* how over rated live music actually is.
* how important it is to be around simular people

Each of the above was a bit of a challenge to me.

but, however, on a more positive note, i did enjoy the following performances:
* The Killers - World class band, really suprised how good
* The Mystery Jets - Really good band who's 80's pop is fantastic live
* Blood Red Shoes - Gave it their all, played a lot better live
* Be Your Own Pet - last show for them, really fun and got the crowd going
* The Teenagers - really funny everytime i see them

Heres a list of all the bands i see, if you are interested in knowing more about them let me know:
Anti flag, Be Your Own Pet, Blood Red Shoes, Pete and the Pirates, Babyshambles, The Wombats, The Teenagers, The Enemy, Bloc Party, We are Scientists, The Subways, Plain White T's, The Cribs, Vampire Weekend, MGMT, Lethal Bizzel, Wiley, The Myster Jets, Lightspeed Champion and CSS and alexisonfire