Beady Eye - Different Gear, Still Speeding

"With some sadness and great relief... I quit Oasis tonight. People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer."

That was Noel's message that was posted on the Oasis website after a backstage fight between him and his brother Liam, resulting in, obviously, the break up of Oasis, but was it really a break up? A few months later, Liam decided to form a new band, Beady Eye, but... It's all the same members of Oasis, minus Noel of course. Does this mean they're going to sound exactly like Oasis? Or is this a completely new different sound?

It's Oasis 2.0

Regardless, Beady Eye is still a good band even though it's still basically Oasis. Their "debut" release Different Gear, Still Speeding has been met with really high reviews, and really low soul crushing reviews as well.

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What do I think about this album?

Alright, let's forget Oasis ever existed and focus solely on the... Okay, you really cannot phase out Oasis because when you listen to the album and close your eyes, you see Oasis! Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily... But I did hope for something new. Regardless, the songs on the album are pretty top notch, they are very catchy and contagious! There are songs like "Four Letter Word" and "Beatles and Stones" where they are very rock and roll and make you groove when you raise the volume a little bit and there are songs like "Wigwam" and "The Morning Son" that give off a real relaxing feeling. This isn't a boring album, but two thirds in, it does start losing its luster. Overall, I do like the album, I give it a 7.5/10, but for the next Beady Eye album, I would love to hear something NEW.

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Nirvana - In Utero

What happens when the biggest band in the world tries to separate the real fans from the fake ones. In Utero.

Loud and unapologizing, In Utero delivers a maelstrom of noise that mixes the nicest melodies with the dirtiest grunge. In Utero is Nirvana's 3rd studio album (2nd on a major label) and it is the most underrated out of all their releases.

When people heard Nevermind they got hooked, some got hooked more than others, and some got hooked for the wrong reasons, just because they were on top of the charts and that's what the "cool kids" are listening to. The people that Nirvana were against, are now listening to their music and going to shows and rough housing in a very violent way at concerts to get a release. This angered Kurt and he decided to separate the men from the boys, well, kind of.

What he wanted to do is basically separate his fan base, he wanted to separate the real ones from the fake ones. How does one do this? Simple. What Cobain did was record an album that sounded like what HE wanted it to sound like, not worrying about what people or critics would have to say about it. The ones that truly liked Nirvana stayed and listened to it. The others, who expected Nevermind 2.0 or something like that, turned away.

Although it wasn't as commercially successful as Nevermind I think In Utero stands out as the best and most rawest Nirvana album released.

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What do I like about this album?

In Utero is raw, and real. There is no bullshit in this record. It's more real, it's more, just, ughh! You know? I mean, Nevermind was amazing too, but I feel like there was a lot of effects going on that weren't totally necessary. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, it just sounded different. In Utero is just punk rock in that sense, and that appeals to me very much so. I love the variety of songs the album has, from the very laid back "All Apologies" to the fuckin' grunge "Milk It" it's an amazing album and it's one that reaches my heart. I'm almost in tears when I hear "Heart Shaped Box" I could not recommend a Nirvana album any more than I do this one, listen to it!

Kurt, "Forever in debt to your priceless advice."

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Arctic Monkeys - My Propeller (Single)

I wake up early in the morning (well, not too early, but early for a Sunday) and I can't move my body for some reason. I just couldn't get out of bed. So, I reach over to grab my iPod and play some music. I selected the album menu, closed my eyes and chose at random. My Propeller.

My Propeller is a single from Humbug, which I admit, didn't like their album the first time around but, the single made me change my mind about things. The single includes "My Propeller" and 3 other songs that are not on the record, I didn't care too much for "My Propeller", but the other 3... They're a real treat.

The album kicks off with "My Propeller", obvious choice for the first track, and it's great, less bass would be nice though. Then my favorite off the single, "Joining The Dots" plays and I was speechless. "The Afternoon's Hat" and "Don't Forget Whose Legs You're On" follow the same formula. I just didn't know what to say. It was positive though, I did like what I... no, Loved what I heard.

When I listened to Humbug I just thought "Why'd they change their sound? I'm sure they don't want to sound the same as their previous records, but that's what they're known for!" After listening to My Propeller I understood that I couldn't base a band after a record or two, I had to look at each album as a whole new entity. I now have a new respect for Humbug and the direction the Arctic Monkeys are headed.

Although I do prefer earlier Arctic Monkeys, the new Arctic Monkeys isn't too far behind for my liking. My Propeller really stands out as being the most mature release in their catalog.

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What Do I Like About This Album? (Single)

My Propeller, I mean, there's so much to like about it. One, the flow that the Arctic Monkeys have, it's amazing and it's really indescribable. You have to listen to it for yourself. Another thing you have to love about it is the melodies themselves, you'll find yourself wanting to sing it all the time. It sounds like Alex Turner definitely is trying out a Jim Morrison kind of style and I like it a lot, that psychedelic vibe he gives off, oh man! It's just great. The 4 songs are just awesome, I even took the time to learn "Joining The Dots" on guitar and learn how to sing it as soon as I heard it, I think my band might have to cover it! I highly recommend this single to ANY music lover.

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