Bombay Bicycle Club- Flaws

Flaws is a wonderful sophomore effort for Bombay Bicycle Club. Their first album was incredible "I had the Blues but I shook them loose", it was also loud, loud and climatic. Flaws is proof that Bombay Bicycle Club can do anything. They have created and amazing folk acoustic album. The songs are soothing and peaceful yet still feel uniquely BBC. It's a great album

LCD sound system

I didn't really enjoy the concert we watched on Friday. While the first couple song were good, the rest seemed a weak. The vocals were underwhelming against the loud synths and drums and there just seemed to be to much going on.

The Strokes- Comedown Machine

When I first heard The Strokes were coming out with a new album, I didn't think much of it. Don't get me wrong, I love The Strokes, but with the killer success of the superb "This Is It" (voted one of the best albums of the 00's), I expected it hard to top. From the first strum of the guitar, it is undeniably The Strokes. They have retained their unique sound while continuing to diversify their style. The album has a lot "dirtier" of a sound compared to the extremely clean angular riffs of their past work. To put it simply, they seem to have relaxed, creating something not necessarily as angst driven as "Is This It". Like their last album "Angles", The Strokes have continued experimenting with electronic synths, adding to atmosphere, while not detracting from the experience. All in all, while it may not be the greatest music they have ever made, it definitely deserves their name on the cover, I hope you'll take the time to listen.  

Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails is the first evidence of the musical transition from the 80's to the 90's. Punk and Hair Metal and the counter-culture is diffusing and giving birth to genres such as industrial and even the beginnings of alternative. While the music itself is good (despite being a little heavy for my taste.) The shock factor of the videos associated. While their later music draws a lot of comparisons with one of my favorite albums, Daisy by Brand New, there are stylistic differences that prevent me from enjoying them, while I still respect their style, its just not for me.

Phosphorescent

Phosphorescent, is the moniker of Georgia based singer-songwriter Matthew Houck. He blends the styles of Bon Iver, My Morning Jacket, and Fleetfoxes, his choirboy background gives his music a harmonious feel that is missing from much of pop music today, while his voice takes some getting used to, he is an extremely talent songwriter.

U2

U2 isn't my favorite band in the world, but I can definitely appreciate them. Their melodic climactic songwriting changed the world of rock forever. They rebelled against the Hair Metal that was the style of the day and added their own more meaningful touch to rock. When we look back in 30 years, we will remember U2, and that's what matters.