TV on the Radio's Return to Cookie Mountain, released in Spring 2006, brought major changes to the indie rock scene in my eyes. This band is odd, quirky and addicting. With songs like "A Method," "Dirtywhirl" and "Wolf Like Me," this album has ranges like no other. "A Method" begins with a singsong whistle, with a triple tap hand clap keeping the beat in the background. Then the vocals come in with a monotone chant, which evolves in to a very relaxed, beatnik-type chorus. "It's very dark; haunting" says Sean Victor, a fellow music nut. "Dirtywhirl" is also darker song. However, the tone of both of the songs is far from dark, it is almost hopeful and fun. This week I have listened to this album every single morning as I got ready for school, it's good music to wake up to. The overall tone of the album is just indescribable, I've never heard anything like it before; which is always a good quality in the music industry.
The Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense: Special New Edition, is a live album. The Talking Heads can probably be most recognized by their 1983 hit "Burnin Down the House." David Byrne, the lead singer and musical genius, is notorious for his eccentric musical arrangements and outlandish dance moves, which just brings more humor and fun to the band. The Talking Heads is probably the most boisterous band I have ever heard. A mere hum of one of their tunes can completely 180 a bad mood. For instance, on one particular day not too long ago, I had a rotten day, and was in a very sad and blase mood. As I sit next to Sean Victor, he begins to hum "Once in a Lifetime," by the Talking Heads of course, and it instantly turned my mood around in the blink of an eye. Trust me, you will feel so much better after listening to the Talking Heads, seriously it's good for your health. My favorite tracks off of this album are "Once in a Lifetime" and "Girlfriend is Better." Both are incredibly odd, different and completely genius.
After listening to both of these albums, I have acquired a taste for odd music. Much like Sufjan Stevens, TV on the Radio and The Talking Heads have made me realize I am completely infatuated with bands who can bring something unique to the music scene. So ask for these albums for the Holidays, you won't be disappointed.
2 comments:
Very interesting, just too bad I haven't heard of the bands. I told I am musically retarded. I'd be really interested in reading about some music you completely despise.
These albums sound great. I will definitely be checking them out. Thanks Lindsey!
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