Heard an array of new stuff in the last week or two, some being good, some just plain irritating but also some that define mediocracy.
One thing is for sure, If I hear another Whitney Houston song, I'm going to implode. Sure, she was amazing but there's something irritating about celebrating a deceased person's work so heavily, and quite frankly, cashing in on it. I heard itunes UK raised the price of her best of collection by £3 over night following the news of her death. A beautiful sentiment itunes, well done....
Band of Skulls' new album ( I haven't heard their debut) is probably the most average thing I've heard in a while. If 6/10 is average, then thats exactly what it is. A classic 'singles' album, with the singles being positive, but the rest of the album proving to be a let down. A Shame...
Finally listened to Best Coast's 'Crazy for you' this week. Described as 'surf pop', it couldn't really be more spot on. It's soothing, relaxed feel is very prominent in it's beach-like feel. It's short and snappy style is quite rare but does throw up the odd song sounding almost identical to the last. I still like it though, even if it isn't something I would listen to regularly.
Brit Awards 2012 tommorow and it seems as every year goes by, they mean less and less. I'm sure the very unbiased NME awards and the perfectly judged Q awards shall readdress the balance... Or not.... No Q, two door cinema club aren't the best band on the planet.
Finally, Gotye... Fuck off.
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