Kasabian "48:13"

I'm back from the dead! Well, kinda. I've decided to change it up a little! Rather than JUST suggesting a variety of bands, I am going to start talking about festivals and specific albums. I hope that is ok... obviously i'll still recommend bands!
Anyway, as you can probably guess from the title of the post- I am going to talk about Kasabians new album "48:13" it was released today! (09/06/14, UK) and in the fifteen hours it has been on spotify, I have listened to it four times! So... it's... tolerable? Yeh, you could say that. I'd say its flipping FANTASTIC! I genuinely didn't think anything could surpass "AM" by the Arctic Monkeys, but "48:13" is other worldly.
If you hadn't guessed already, the reason it is called "48:13" is because that is how long the album takes to listen to... pretty simple stuff, similarly, the album art work is simple too- it merely depicts a list of track times on a luminous pink background, yes- so far it is very simple... AS SOON as you hit play however, a electronic-bassy introduction ((shiva)) hits the ears, really sets you up for the rest of the album. It's kinda cliche, but you do the roaring electronic sound does seem to lull you into a euphoric paradise. The band have only released one single off of the album as of late, 'EEZ-EH', its a completely different and unique sound- superb track! Definite party tune. My favourite song on the album is track 7, 'Glass', yes- its up there with my favourite Kasabians songs of all time, it's that good- but then again, this could be my favourite Kasabian album. The intro of Glass sounds like it has been produced by a world class DJ, on first listen, it gave me goosebumps- just drew me in. It's also my favourite song lyrically. The last minute or so of the song- is just a spoken word piece that really opens up your eyes.
The album was produced and written by Serj (the guitarist), Yes, it can be said that some songs are flawed lyrically, the album consists of a lot of repetition- it's not the Kasabian we all know and love, big shout here, its a new Kasabian- a better Kasabian.
If youre going to Glastonbury, you're in for a treat.




 Listen to the album on Spotify and buy it! Let me know what you guys think!

The National

Hello, missed me? I'm sure you have... Now carrying on with the 'depressing' vibe, I present The National.  For years I disliked this band; I even (regrettably) passed up the opportunity to see these guys at Leeds Festival in 2011 (but instead saw Bombay Bicycle Club soo...) My opinion has 100% changed and I now REALLY enjoy listening to these guys (Especially at this time)
The thing that really strikes me about the band is the superbly mellow melodies the band create and the lovely, solemn voice of Matt Berninger is exquisite. The lyrics are also so powerful, I literally have never listened to such beautiful sounding music before (Ok, yes; Hyperbole may have been employed there)

The band have created 6 albums, I haven't had chance to listen to them all yet but the ones I have listened to are brilliant. I was told by a close friend of mine to check out both 'Alligator' and 'High Violet' so that's what my day consisted of today. Both very beautiful pieces of work, the lyrics are amazing- so chilled. Songs off of these albums I recommend are: Terrible Love, Sorrow and All The Wine. However, my favourite songs features on their latest album, which is called "Trouble Will Find Me" again, a masterpiece.
This is my favourite song, I hope you enjoy it...


Let me know what you think! :)

Kodaline

Drifting away from 'THE METAL' now... to another  preferred genre of mine, Folk-rock. Well strictly speaking they're more indie but... ya know... they're borderline.
Anyway! A bit of context- the band were established in Dublin. They were originally known as '21 Demands' but in 2011 they recruited more members and renamed themselves 'Kodaline'. Another factoid related to the band is: The Singer and guitarist grew up together in Dublin and childhood friends.
Specifics! Two of the main features of the band are, the soft-toned vocals  and the melodic rhythm.. The delicate lyrics and the voice of Steven Garrigan go hand in hand and you end up finding yourself  listening to some of the best easy-listening music that's ever been created, in my opinion.
The bands debut and only album is called 'In a Perfect World' is a masterpiece if you ask me... such a good album despite a few negative reviews...  You should definitely check it out! (It got to number one in the UK)
This is my favourite song!
Check it out! Let me know what you think!

Miles Kane

This guy is incredible, both as a guitarist and a vocalist. He produces some mammoth riffs and has one of the best voices I have ever heard. I saw him live when he played the NME tent at Leeds festival in 2011, he was incredible and sounded even better than he does on album. He is half of the group "Last Shadow Puppets" which is a super group, the other member being Alex Turner from the Arctic Monkeys!
Miles Kane is due to release an album in the late spring called "Don't forget who you are" he has recently released a single off of this album called "give up" which is another amazing song, this album is set to be another masterpiece. He has released one album previously which is called "Colour of the Trap" which is in my top twenty favourite albums, so many good tunes. (BUY IT)

But here is my favourite....

Give it a listen, tell me what you think!

Bastille!

So I'd guess I'll dive in with a band straight away rather than bang on about me.

So a band I am absolutely in love with at the minute is Bastille, they've just released an album called "Bad Blood" (Buy it! (I bought it) Download it! (ooo controversial, but lets face it why pay...)(I never download btw))Spotify it! (I'm a premium member, well worth it) whatever just get it) their genre is kinda synthy-pop to Indie-pop. The most popular tracks on the album are "Pompeii", "Bad blood" and "Flaws" If you listen to the radio, you've probably heard them. I love these songs! "Pompeii" is my favourite as well as "Things we lost in the fire"
Funnily enough, it was my sister that got me listening to these. She loves the lead singer "Dan Smith" and has asked me to try convince my mum to let her go to Leeds Festival with me to see them, as my mum ruled this out  we are now contemplating buying Evolution Fest tickets where they are also playing. These are one of the most popular bands about today, and their UK tour sold out. So glad I get to see them at Leeds Fest, I'll let you know how they are and who knows, I might see you there!

This is my favourite song!




Let me know what you think!