en http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/ Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 Thu, 1 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 60 http://www.audioscrobbler.net/data/webservices http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal The Last.fm journal for mannis05. Last.fm journals are a place to talk about all things music. http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2009/11/08/35832e_mannis_at_the_funhouse Sun, 8 Nov 2009 16:32:52 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2009/11/08/35832e_mannis_at_the_funhouse Sat 7 Nov – P!nk

I got to see this concert of Pink yesterday (or her correct artist name is P!nk) by pure coincidence, as I work at the concert area. Not being a concert I would even consider to go to (even less pay for), this ought to be interesting..

My predictions were partly correct, the audience was filled with thousands of danish women.. Of practically all ages, and not just the youngest teenagers as I presumed. Even some guys out there, though I suspected they might have been dragged there by there girlfriends..

Warmup: Evermore - an alternative-pop band with some piano-driven sounds, similar to The Fray and The Script. They have a free download on their homepage, check it out (http://www.evermoreband.com/). As I haven't heard about them before, it mostly sounded like generic rock to me, but they did a decent job. Don't think the genre fitted well to the occasion though - the crowd was coming for Pink's pop sounds..

About Pink's performance:

Music:
I actually first heard Pink all the way back in 2000, when the singles from her first album hit MTV, the R&B/pop inspired tracks. But Pink has evolved far beyond that stage, so I was kinda disappointed that none of these song were performed.
But the setlist consisted of decent pop music, she played most of her famous hits + songs from her new album, and I guess her sing-along fans loved her for that.
Also interesting was the acoustic tracks performed in the middle of the concert.. Sitting in the middle of the stage with her musicians on barstools, the crowd got a real intimate touch of the "adult" and serious Pink. I enjoyed hearing Trouble acoustic, and also the Mr.Bush "inspired" Dear Mr.President - a great track displaying Pink's capabilities as a serious musician. A fine set, although it kinda didn't fit the Funhouse settings, but nonetheless nice. Perhaps a bit too calm and quiet though, as people came to party!
What I enjoyed less was all the cover songs she performed. Among these were Highway to Hell (AC/DC), Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) and Crazy (Gnarls Barkley). Although these are all great tunes, I don't think her touch on the songs were pretty original, but at least people loved it.
In total, Pink did almost 20 songs a reckon, which is really impressive, and she managed to keep everybody excited because of...

Performance:
Now that was something special! Pink's Funhouse was decorated as a circus, clearly inspired from Britney Spears - The Circus (?!) - The difference is: Pink is not doing playback..
Pink's crew impressed me with all their acrobatics, a great performance that really impressed the crowd. Even better, Pink performed a couple of stunts herself, showing everybody she is not only a musician, but is also a complete entertainer! Especially the last part of the concert where where was raised up in the air, hanging from up-down with her legs on a bar and singing - before spinning furiously around.. Amazing!
Also, Pink managed to introduce her whole crew - something you would only see on a theater stage, showing people this truly was a show and not just a plain concert performance, a nice touch!

Overall:
Although her music hits just above average to me, the stage performance and the entertainment was so overwhelming that the whole show was quite worth the time and money - easily top notch material! I would gladly recommend anyone to see her Funtour if they possibly can, a great night of entertainment =)]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2008/05/12/b5psz_another_opinion_about_the_overall_top-50%27s.. Mon, 12 May 2008 22:16:23 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2008/05/12/b5psz_another_opinion_about_the_overall_top-50%27s.. In response to baltech22's highly discussed journal about the last.fm top-50 chart, i was inspired to express my opinions about the overall chart..

Now notice that since my musical taste is basically pop/rock/alternative, the opinions i'll give here would be completely different than baltech22's. Although i respect his opinions, i think that personal attacks of any kind (sex status,religious believes etc.) is totally unappropriate, and shows only how low one could sink..

Last.fm's top-50 list (as baltech22's order, just in opposite direction). I'll also mention if i have any records of the artists listed.

50. Iron Maiden - I havent really heard anything of their music, so i cant say. Old school hard rock isn't really my favorite genre.
49. Jack Johnson (2 cd's) - Great music, its relaxing, soft and acoustic in a superb combo. Check out Damien Rice and the norwegian guitarist Thomas Dybdahl for similar artists.
48. Queens of the Stone Age - Havent heard alot from this band either unfortunately.. But saw them while i was drunk at roskilde festival, i did remember some good vibes from the stage though.. :)
47. The Kooks (1 cd) - Excellent music, i really love their debut record. Cant say that i enjoyed their latest offering, but i still have a mad desire to see them live though! Discovered them through last.fm..
46. Modest Mouse - Another great alternative band, this time its american! Someone need to remind me to buy We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank, it has a really well-made theme, and the music video of Dashboard is hilarious! And Float On is so addictive.. also discovered through last.fm
45. Rage Against the Machine - Havent heard alot of their records yet, but i really love to dance madly to Killing in the Name Of.. Awesome that they're back together, although i enjoy Audioslave much more... But Zack De La Rocha is also a cool rapper, and Tom Morello is an awesome guitarist!
44. Feist - Havent heard anything about her yet, but im planning to do so, as i love female vocalists such as Avril Lavigne, Hayley Williams in Paramore and amy lee in evanescene. that also reminds me that i need to check out Tori Amos as well..
43. Weezer - Havent heard of them yet, but its popular alternative rock, so im bound to check them out eventually.
42. Gorillaz (2 cd's) - just bought 2 cd's from them, so im excited to listen... i havent really heard Damon Albarn's latest project of The Good, The Bad & The Queen yet, but i hope its as great as gorillaz!
41. Depeche Mode - This band, i know nothing about yet.. not really a priority though.
40. Moby - Play was great, chillout electronica is a good thing.. i also love the french band Air in the same category.
39. Guns 'N Roses (1 cd) - Superb rock, they have a lot of hits, maybe a few new ones will come with the never-ending story of Chinese Democracy.. think how great it would be if the original cast got back together, now since Velvet Revolver vocalist Scott Weiland left to join Stone Temple Pilots.. btw just thought of how great Welcome to the Jungle fitted with GTA Vice city commercials, awesome track in an awesome game.
38. The Strokes (1 cd) - Awesome band with huge hits, First Impressions of Earth is an amazing album. i actually missed them at roskilde 06, as i havent heard of them then, huge mistake... i actually started to listen to them after seeing that guy in the Transformers movie wear a Strokes t-shirt, lol.. and Reptilia rocks on guitar hero!
37. Fall Out Boy - Who said emo music isnt good? but its weird though that this band has bassist (Peter Wentz) that is more popular than the vocalist. he's btw engaged with Ashlee Simpson i've heard..
36. Incubus (1 cd) - My favorite at the moment, love them, so much energy and pace! i really hope to see them live one day. discovered though last.fm..
35. R.E.M - I have lost a bit interest in them after Leaving New York, but fortunally, i hope Accelerate will be much better.. did see a great concert of them though with the danish act Mew
34. Kanye West (2 cd's) - Now thats good rap and hip-hop music! i really admire west for his creativity to think of new stuff to evolve his music, whereas 50 Cent hasn't really been able in my opinion..
33. The Smashing Pumpkins - Havent heard anything of them yet, but Zeitgeist is a disappointment.
32. Bob Dylan - Im not proud to say that i havent heard alot of his music yet, but i reckon it would a bit boring perhaps with old acoustic songs?! but he is a classical songwriter though
31. Bloc Party (2 cd's) - I really love british alternative, and bloc party is excellent! In my opinion, A Weekend In The City was the best record of 2007, and is as classical as Radioheads OK Computer. maybe the best discovery i've done through last.fm
30. Amy Winehouse - She has a really powerful and beautiful voice, too bad that she wont sing the next theme song for the Bond movies.. lets hope she'll get a real Rehab soon though, otherwise i dont think shes gonna last that long in the spotlight..
29. David Bowie - Havent heard a lot of him, but looks like a cool guy.. and Changes is fun too.
28. blink-182 (3 cd's) - Fun punk rock, simple songs about stuffs that teenagers concern about and thats good enough for me. and the best music video ever is All The Small Things. but Tom DeLonge's Angels & Airwaves is overhyped though, i know of alot of more fun ways to waste money on than buying We Don't Need to Whisper
27. The Rolling Stones - Again a bit before my generation, havent really listened to them. But Angie sounds nice. respect to craziest-man-in-the-world Keith Richards though, with all the stuff that he sniff and abuse.. :)
26. The Cure - Still havent heard anything of them, but since they have been so influential with alternative music, i really need to do so.
25. Placebo (1 cd) - Great band and great music. But Brian Molko does look a bit femalish though in some pictures, why is that?.. discovered through last.fm
24. Nine Inch Nails - Its really cool that Trent Reznor has chosen a free distribution of music à la Radiohead method, as more people can get to hear them! Didnt enjoy Ghost much though, but The Slip sounds great though! respect to them for writing Hurt, although Johnny Cash sings it better :)
23. Oasis - Havent heard much more than the plague Wonderwall, which I always enjoy to play on my guitar in parties :)
22. Portishead - Havent heard of them, but i hope to check out Third soon...
21. U2 (1 cd+dvd) - Legendary band with huge hits in my opinion, really well-written and developed songs. And I love the track With Or Without You.
20. The White Stripes - Its amazing that a band can be so successful, when it only consists of two musicians.. but Jack White is a genius, i usually define the white stripes to be a one-man band.. i just wonder how they manage to put on good live shows when they're only two on the stage?!
19. Queen - The very famous Queen has a lot of good songs, and Freddie Mercury had a really great voice. that kind of similarity is maybe found in Mika today..
18. Arctic Monkeys (1 cd) - Also one of my favorites, fun to watch live and catchy songs with great guitar riffs.
17. Daft Punk - Havent heard a lot of this french electronica stuff. But One More Time is a great track, so is the work with Kanye West's Stronger.
16. Green Day (1 cd) - Fun punk rock, but they should make something new soon as green day, not in other names as Foxboro Hot Tubs.
15. Led Zeppelin - I have only heard Stairway to Heaven, a must when you're learning to play the guitar.
14. System of a Down - Have only heard the two twin albums, which were fun but not really my type.
13. Madonna - Has anyone seen the cover of Hard Candy, tell me why she is dressing/ posing like she is a prostitute/ porn actress? maybe shes trying too hard to stay in the spotlight, though she should reconsider her target group again.. but ray of light was a great album anyhow.
12. Death Cab for Cutie - Great american alternative, i still havent listened to their latest record so im really excited.. but The Postal Service should also produce more albums as well... discovered through last.fm
11. Foo Fighters (1 cd) - Fun rock again, Dave Grohl is a really good musician. But i was kinda disappointed about their latest cd though.
10. Pink Floyd - I really need to hear The Dark Side of the Moon to understand what this fuzz about them is about. That album was actually on billboard 200 list for 15 consecutive years if i remember right, impressing. otherwise, i dunno so much about them, though i found Roger Waters to be overrated live.
9. The Killers (2 cd's) - Brilliant band, one of my top favorites. Two killer cd's so far, Sawdust was ok, i cant wait for their next record..
8. Nirvana (3 cd's) - A lot of fun and creative songs in my opinion, inspirational for modern alternative, too bad we couldnt see how they would have developed.
7. Linkin Park (1 cd) - I didnt like Minutes To Midnight at start, but it gets better every each listening. And What I've Done is an amazing track, perfect for a movie like Transformers. But i think their attempt to become an alternative act is a failure, they should remain the nu-metal style as their previous albums. Hybrid Theory must have been one of my best cd purchases ever.
6. Metallica - Again not really my style, even though they have made a huge impact on modern rock music. But i enjoy a couple of their songs, and Nothing Else Matters is a gem of a song.
5. Muse (4 cd's+dvd) - I simply love muse, and their gig at roskilde 07 was the best concert i have ever been to, Matthew Bellamy is really a phenomenal musican who loves to give the crowds what they want. I'm so glad that i can enjoy H.A.A.R.P. over and over again.
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers (5 cd's) - Im still amazed that they can keep on producing great songs, even though they are ageing. I still remember having to buy Californication twice, as i lost my first copy to some stupid girl. But it was still worth it, i still think of it as my best purchase(s) ever. But it does bother me that they jam too much at concerts, so they should definitely put on better shows, especially since they have so many hits to choose from.
3. Coldplay (3 cd's) - Excellent band, easily top5 favorites of mine. Violet Hill is an amazing track from the hugely anticipated Viva La Vida, im so excited!! What I love about Coldplay is that they simply dont produce bad songs, they are all good.
2. The Beatles - Although i like the Beatles, with their simple compositions and melody lines, i dont really understand why they are no.2 in the charts. I cant think of many of my friends who are constantly listening to them every week, maybe last.fm should divide the charts in different demographics..
But it is fun though that every time you play a beatle song on the guitar, everyone can sing along, no matter which country they come from..
1. Radiohead (4 cd's) - Radiohead and Thom Yorke are geniuses, simply as that. But i must admit that i prefer the first 3 albums, the stuff after OK computer got too experimental and electronical for me. In Rainbows really surprised me, as it was so creative and really got me addicted on them again, they are playing rock again hooray!! And i have never been so excited to a concert as im seeing Radiohead live at roskilde this year, yay!!

Thanks for reading! I would also appreciate if you have some recommendations for me, i love discovering new bands!]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2007/05/06/b5psy_questions_answered_by_music.. Sun, 6 May 2007 16:21:07 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2007/05/06/b5psy_questions_answered_by_music.. rules
1. put your music player on shuffle.
2. press forward for each question.
3. use the song title as the answer to the question even if it doesn’t make sense.
NO CHEATING!

1. how are you feeling today?
Why Georgia

2. will you get far in life?
Belief

3. how do your friends see you?
Give a Little Bit

4. will you get married?
Your Eyes Open

5. what is your life’s theme song?
Map of the Problematique

6. what is the story of your life?
Feel Good Inc.

7. what was high school like?
The Frog Prince

8. how can you get ahead in life?
Hurt

9. what is tomorrow going to be like?
Maneater

10. what is the best thing about your friends?
Do It

11. what is in store for the next weekend?
Whole Again

12. what song best describes you?
Special K

13. how is your life going?
Rose Parade

14. what song will play at your funeral?
Cousin

15. how does the world see you?
Driving Home For Christmas

16. will you have a happy life?
Crazy In Love

17. what do your friends really think of you?
Broken City

18. what song describes the person you’re attracted to?
Iris

19. what message would you like to tell the next generation?
Get on the top

20. do you have a deep dark secret?
Alive

21. do people secretly lust after you?
Darts of Pleasure

22. how can you make yourself happy?
Fantasy

23. will you ever have children?
Country Boy

24. what’s some good advice for you?
Delicate

25. how will you be remembered?
Me, My Yoke And I

26. what is your signature dance song?
Lonely No More]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2007/05/03/b5psx_albums_i_own Thu, 3 May 2007 18:02:31 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2007/05/03/b5psx_albums_i_own This is my collection so far

#
3 Doors Down - Away From The Sun
3 Doors Down - The Better Life
3 Doors Down - Seventeen Days
50 Cent - The Massacre

A
A - Hi-Fi Serious
AIR - Moon Safari
Akon - Konvicted
Alter Bridge - One Day Remains
Andrew W.K. - I Get Wet
Angels & Airwaves - We Don't Need to Whisper
Arctic Monkeys - Favourite Worst Nightmare
Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Ash - Free All Angels
Ashlee Simpson - Autobiography
Atomic Kitten - Feels So Good
Atomic Kitten - Ladies Night
Audioslave - Audioslave
Audioslave - Out of Exile
Audioslave - Revelations
Avril Lavigne - Let Go
Avril Lavigne - Under My Skin
Avril Lavigne - The Best Damn Thing

B
Beck - Mellow Gold
Beck - Mutations
Beck - Odelay
Beck - Sea Change
BigBang - Poetic Terrorism
BigBang - Too Much Yang
blink-182 - blink-182
blink-182 - Enema Of The State
blink-182 - Take Off Your Pants And Jacket
Black Eyed Peas - Elephunk
Black Eyed Peas - Monkey Business
Bloc Party - A Weekend In The City
Bloc Party - Silent Alarm
The Bloodhound Gang - Hooray For Boobies
Brian Adams - The Best Of Me
Briskeby - Jeans for Onassis
Briskeby - Jumping On Cars
Briskeby - Tonight, Captain?


C
Chris Cornell - Euphoria Morning
Coldplay - A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Coldplay - Parachutes
Coldplay - X&Y
Creed - Human Clay
Creed - My Own Prison
Creed - Weathered

D
Dag för Dag - Shooting From the Shadows
The Darkness - One Way Ticket to Hell ...and Back
The Darkness - Permission to Land
Dido - Life for Rent
Dido - No Angel
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms

E
Editors - The Back Room
Elliott Smith - Either/Or
Eminem - The Eminem Show
Evanescence - Fallen

F
Five for Fighting - America Town
Foo Fighters - One by One
Franz Ferdinand - You Could Have It So Much Better
The Fratellis - Costello Music
The Fray - The Fray
Funeral for a Friend - Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation

G
Gavin DeGraw - Chariot
Gavin DeGraw - Gavin DeGraw
Good Charlotte - The Chronicles of Life and Death
Goo Goo Dolls - Dizzy Up the Girl
Goo Goo Dolls - Gutterflower
Gorillaz - Demon Days
Gorillaz - Gorillaz
Green Day - Dookie
Green Day - American Idiot
Guns N' Roses - Appetite For Destruction
Gwen Stefani - Love.Angel.Music.Baby

H
HIM - And Love Said No
Hinder - Extreme Behaviour

I
Incubus - A Crow Left of the Murder...
Incubus - Make Yourself

J
Jack Johnson - Brushfire Fairytales
Jack Johnson - In Between Dreams
James Blunt - Back to Bedlam
James Morrison - Undiscovered
Jennifer Lopez - On the 6
Jimi Hendrix - Jimi Hendrix
John Mayer - Continuum
John Mayer - Heavier Things
John Mayer - Room for Squares
Johnny Cash - The Collection
Justin Timberlake - FutureSex/LoveSounds

K
Kaiser Chiefs - Employment
Kaiser Chiefs - Yours Truly, Angry Mob
Kanye West - Graduation
Kanye West - Late Registration
Kanye West - The College Dropout
Kasabian - Kasabian
Keane - Hopes And Fears
Keane - Under The Iron Sea
Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway
The Killers - Day & Age
The Killers - Hot Fuss
The Killers - Sam's Town
The Killers - Sawdust
Kings Of Leon - Aha Shake Heartbreak
Kings Of Leon - Because of the Times
Kings Of Leon - Only by the Night
Kings Of Leon - Youth & Young Manhood
The Kooks - Inside in/Inside Out

L
Lenny Kravitz - Greatest Hits
Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Lynyrd Skynyrd

M
Mariah Carey - #1's
Maroon 5 - Live Friday The 13th
Maroon 5 - Songs About Jane
Maxïmo Park - A Certain Trigger
Michael Jackson - Thriller
Morrisey - You Are The Quarry
MUSE - Absolution
MUSE - Black Holes and Revelations
MUSE - H.A.A.R.P.
MUSE - Hullabaloo Soundtrack
MUSE - Origin Of Symmetry
MUSE - Showbiz
MUSE - The Resistance
My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade

N
Nickelback - Silver Side Up
Nirvana - Bleach
Nirvana - In Utero
Nirvana - Nevermind

O
OutKast - Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

P
Paramore - RIOT!
Placebo - Without You I'm Nothing

Q
Queen - A Kind of Magic

R
Radiohead - In Rainbows
Radiohead - Kid A
Radiohead - OK Computer
Radiohead - Pablo Honey
Radiohead - The Bends
Ralph Myerz and the Jack Herren Band - Sharp Knives & Loaded Guns
Razorlight - Razorlight
Razorlight - Up All Night
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Magik
Red Hot Chili Peppers - By the Way
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Greatest Hits
Red Hot Chili Peppers - One Hot Minute
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Stadium Arcadium
Rob Thomas - Something to Be
Robbie Williams - Escapology
Robbie Williams - Life Thru A Lens
Robbie Williams - Sing When You're Winning
Ryan Cabrera - Take It All Away

S
Santana - All That I Am
Santana - Supernatural
The Script - The Script
Snow Patrol - A Hundred Million Suns
Snow Patrol - Final Straw
Soundgarden - Superunknown
The Streets - Original Pirate Material
The Strokes - Room on Fire


T
Tenacious D - Tenacious D
Thomas Dybdahl - That great october sound
Thomas Dybdahl - One Day You'll Dance For Me, New York City
Thomas Dybdahl - Science
Thomas Dybdahl - Stray Dogs
Timbaland - Shock Value
Travis - The Invisible Band

U
U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
U2 - The Joshua Tree
Usher - Confessions

V
Velvet Revolver - Contraband
Vertical Horizon - Everything You Want

W
The White Stripes - Elephant

X

Y

Z

In total 172 CD's



Piracy doesn't kill music, the record industry does.]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2007/03/13/b5psw_avrils_new_bilangual_gift... Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:25:57 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2007/03/13/b5psw_avrils_new_bilangual_gift... I just read this article from the ultimate guitar site where you can read that Avril Lavigne has translated her latest singleGirlfriend to impressingly 8 languages!!

Now if thats not shocking, then i dont know what. I mean, she doesn't even speak french while having a french name, and now her german fans can enjoy avril in their mother tongue! perhaps amazing for some, but still quite ridiculous and amusing for other.. Seriously, listen to a sample of the chinese version on itunes, and you'll see that sometimes, things are better off untranslated! (its fucking hilarious) strange that she couldn't pull off the hindi version though (or thank god she didnt?!)

Now as I have enjoyed her previous CD's, i should defend her in some way.. Originality? Creativity? Diversity? No, the only reason i can think of is MONEY.. I mean, maybe Avril was trying to reach out to all her fans world-wide, no wait, she could make a lot of money if people got the song in their country, now thats an idea!

So in her case, lets hope its those evil record industry RIAA or something who got this idea that if artists translate their material, maybe it would be more difficult to download "girlfriend" in swedish, or maybe people would consider buying CD's again.. retards
Yeah right, from now on, lets have snoop dog rap in italian as Snooopelino Doopelino or senior Snopez Dopez.. that outta sell..

Anyway, i hope Avril realizes this blunder of hers before its to late. I mean, maybe we'll see Avril in arabic in her next music video.. with muslim clothes and everything (no offence). Otherwise, im afraid shes going to loose all her credibility as a musician, for ever! (and the lyrics for "girlfriend" doesn't exactly qualify for a strong grammy nominee next year im afraid :)

or maybe she should just dye her hair to brown again, that might just do it :D]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2007/02/17/b5psv_audioslave_breaking_up..._really..._no%21 Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:39:08 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2007/02/17/b5psv_audioslave_breaking_up..._really..._no%21 So finally, the news about Audioslave's termination reached my ears, and frankly, i wasn't even surprised!

I mean, we're all heard of Rage Against the Machine reuniting for one gig only at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. So how would one think Chris Cornell feels about it? That his band is rejoining their previous band, and just leaving Cornell by himself?

Moreover, i don't really think Cornell cares, actually I think he blesses them for doing so, as they are his mates. And besides, Cornell has way larger things ahead, after fronting the Bond theme (as the second male vocalist), and I think his voice and talent in musicianship will bring him far... So its gonna be exciting to see if the new album will be similar to Euphoria Morning, or completely different. I've even heard he's gonna cover a Michael Jackson song, so it will be exciting indeed to check the results!

Anyways, i have larger concerns of RATM actually, whereas have they put asides the conflicts in between them? Zach De La Rocha has quite strong political point of views that may have caused the break-up of RATM (but Tom Morello has also the similar opinions under his political alter ego; The Nightwatchman). So will their political opinions once again dominate the modern rock music in the years to come, will the mainstream rock audiences still appreciate it?

I must admit i love Audioslave, I think its great music, as Morello's guitar worked perfectly to Cornell's lyrics. It's too bad they didn't tour for the Revelations album, as I put it as one of my all time favorites, and now the fact that I will never get the chance to experience them live.. that's a pain in the ass :(

So now, its gonna be exciting to see if RATM are gonna regroup again at all, or is this going to be a one gig only... For if thats the fact, then I'm afraid the modern rock will miss some of its greatest contributors in its future... :(]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2007/02/07/b5psu_song_guessing_game_%3A%29 Wed, 7 Feb 2007 18:55:16 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2007/02/07/b5psu_song_guessing_game_%3A%29 Okey, I've seen this been done a couple of times, it's great fun, so I'll host it this time. Shouldn't be too hard with my mainstream taste in music, just beware of the norwegian music popping up :O)

Rules:

Step 1: Put your MP3 player or whatever on random.
Step 2: Post the first line from the first 50 songs that play, no matter how embarrassing the song.
Step 3: Post and let everyone you know guess what song and artist the lines come from.
Step 4: Italicize the songs when someone guesses correctly.
Step 5: Looking them up on Google or any other search engine is CHEATING!

The songs:

1. I think you know, because it's old news
2. There are 9 million bicycles in Beijing
Nine million bycycles
3. Unos, dos, tres, catorce. Vertigo
4. Just knowing mindblowing, i'm astonished by the things you say
5. Conforming on a monday. Too often and too cold. Nature 1
6. Mom always said, nothing would break me or lead me astray Bop Bop Baby
7. Staring at a maple leaf Chariot
8. Seven years of hard luck comin' down on me
9. and you love it, yeah! check it out now
10. Melinda was mine 'til the time that I found her Solitary Man
11. I can still remember the time you were there Same Old Brand New You
12. Candle light and soul forever, a dream of you and me together. 2 Become 1
13. I can't get out of bed today or get you off my mind Stuck
14. I reside in 209, you're in 208
15. I'm not afraid of anything How Does It Feel
16. How can I think I'm standing strong The Closest Thing To Crazy
17. You make me feel funny
18. love's lost & rolling
19. An old fairytale told me
20. Truth is a whisper only a choice
21. Dance like fire, spell desire
22. My love she throws me like a rubber ball Sweetest Thing
23. Been hidin' out and layin' low
24. Marshall, sounds like an SOS... Business
25. Sometimes it`s hard to see the change from where you stand
26. Sweet berries ready for two ghosts are no different than you Question!
27. Only see it on TV, or in a magazine Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous
28. I'm tuggin' at my hair, im pulling at my clothes Things I'll Never Say
29. You held my hand and walked me home, I know Don't Tell Me
30. I woke the same as any other day The Day I Tried To Live
31. Never made it as a wiseman How You Remind Me
32. We belong together We Belong Together
33. Ich bin Schnappi, das kleine Krokodil. Das kleine Krokodil
34. Rock, rock, rock'n'roll high school Rock 'N' Roll High School
35. If I say I don't need anyone
36. We were laughing like lizards at a practical joke
37. Hey Annie, well, look at you! Chewing Gum
38. Jeg sitter ned på berget og ser utover havet En solskinnsdag

39. I’m full of regret Tangled
40. Leave and let me go
41. Eerie whispers Thoughts of a Dying Atheist
42. Where’s all my soul sisters Lady Marmelade
43. Dazed and confused
44. A warning sign Warning Sign
45. I've given every moment I had
46. Ladies and gentlemen Señorita
47. The faster we're falling In Too Deep
48. Yeah, this somethin special y'know, somethin epic Smile
49. Looking back, if we had, one more night to spend
50. What you gon' do with all that junk? My Humps

Artists:
Maroon 5
Coldplay
A1
U2 x2
Christina Aguilera
Annie
The Ramones
Gavin DeGraw x2
Lynyrd Skynard
Ryan Cabrera x2
The Black Eyed Peas
Sum 41
Spice Girls
Postgirobygget
Stacie Orrico
Westlife x2
Briskeby x2
Guns N' Roses x2
Eminem
Thomas Dybdahl x3
Keane x2
Avril Lavigne x3
Schnappi
System of a Down
BIG BANG
Nickelback x2
Sissel
Good Charlotte
Katie Melua x2
Justin Timberlake
Soundgarden
G-Unit
mark'oh
Muse x2
The Goo Goo Dolls
HIM

Good Luck! :O)]]> http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2007/02/07/b5pst_some_thoughts_of_avril%27s_new_song_and_style.. Wed, 7 Feb 2007 15:56:40 +0000 http://www.last.fm/user/mannis05/journal/2007/02/07/b5pst_some_thoughts_of_avril%27s_new_song_and_style.. Finally i just got the opportunity to listen to Avril Lavigne's new track, "Girlfriend", from the upcoming album, The best damn thing, and i must say that this song really surprised me..

Well, sort of though.. i kinda knew that she was about to change her style, as she has become older like the rest of her fans as well. She seems much more mature and happier after getting that wedding ring on her finger, so one couldn't really expect heart-breaking songs on the next album like we've heard on "Under My Skin".


A question many people argue about now is how to describe her music; punk or pop. i have always thought of her music as pop-rock, inspired by the punk genre and The Ramones, but will people instead think of her as "poppish" now? She has completely changed her looks, so I reckon one would rather describe her as a Hollywood celebrity than an emerging punk princess..
I mean, some artist nowadays, like Green Day and My Chemical Romance are being flamed by their fans for being "sell-outs", as they are accused of giving up their unique style and sounds to acclaiming commercial rights and even sell Pepsi's (but i think Prince did a great job in the superbowl though :O). So I think it's going to be interesting to see if that happens to Avril as well.

Another interesting point is the development of her music, comparing her first singles. Complicated and Don't Tell Me are both great songs in my opinion, they grow on you and gives you a clear sign of the sound in the rest of the album. But they are slower songs, while this one is a vibrant song with lots of energy and tons of radio potential.. will this endure during the new CD?
When I just heard "Girlfriend", i immediately thought of Ashlee Simpson (whom also is blond now, and she has a track thats called "boyfriend", strange..) And the hey-hey-you-you isn't far from the hey hey lets go Blitzkrieg Bop as well..
Then, i was able to play the song on my guitar, as the riffs from Basket Case are appearing throughout the song... And with more usual ingredients we've seen from Avril before, the very basic and subtle lyrics.. nothing revolutionary in the music either, but it's still catchy (and she's swearing as well, she's really on fire..)

As I loved her previous albums, I'm really excited to get the third one, but will the fans like her new style or have they grown as well? Time will tell, i can't wait to find out! :O)]]>