My favourite song this time last year
The Mall and Misery by the Broken Bells. From their self titled debut album.
So, last day. I won’t lie, its pretty emotional. I don’t know about you but I’ve loved doing this challenge. If nothing else its just been nice to have a chance to reflect – kind of like shower time (where you don’t have much to do other than clean and reflect). Anyway, lets get on with it.
Usually I have heaps of trouble picking favourites, but I’m truly thankful that this isn’t the case today. This time last year I was getting into the Broken Bells. These guys were introduced to me by my homie Stu Grant. After mentioning to him how much I was loving The Shins he said that James Mercer, their writer/singer had started another band with Danger Mouse (the skinny, white, synth-master half of Gnarls Barkley). This got me really excited because I already loved Gnarls Barkley and hearing that he had hooked up with one of my favourite lyricists was exciting news.
So I got this album and had very high expectations and I’m happy to report that it surpassed them, magnificently! Its just one of those albums that is solid gold – much like the Temper Trap’s Conditions or The Killer’s Hot Fuss. Its just track after track of awesomely blended synth and instrumental guitar with a dollop of poetry layered on top. Sooooo good.
This song exemplifies this mix of elements. It starts off with some orchestral synth weaved together with a dreamy guitar melody. This abruptly transforms into a driven synth rythem accompanied by an abrasive but catchy guitar riff. This makes for a wicked catchy song!
So, this bring us to the very end. If you liked what you’ve been reading for the past month keep your eyes open for more music related posts. I’ll be sure to keep this thing updated regularly from now on!
Ps. If you get any album based on what you read in this blog, get this one – its tops.
August 6, 2011 at 1:44 pm |
So I know it’s a shame that I haven’t commented on more posts as I’ve been following your musical journey so let’s wrap it up in one comment.
I’ve been missing the music scene for some time – haven’t bought an album in ages. Don’t really listen to the radio or search the net for new songs either, so it was refreshing to see this list pop up and to follow along.
Because of this immersion in a number of new songs I’ve now purchased the albums Conditions, Sigh No More, Boy+Bear EP and Moonfire, and have Some Strange Country and The Experiment on order – and Broken Bells will join the ranks shortly. Some of those albums have been around for a while but I’ve been too preoccupied to actually grab a copy and listen to them. It’s also prompted me to clean up my music library and rip them all to the media pc which makes it much easier to listen to.
So thank you Dan, it’s been as much fun listening to these tunes as it has been reading your anecdotes and insights. Cheers mate
August 15, 2011 at 3:37 am |
Thanks man, It makes it all worth it just for that one comment!!!
I’ll be posting more music related posts in a couple of weeks, after I finish all my assignments and stuff.
August 16, 2011 at 3:32 am |
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