Hey,
thanx to all expressing concern regarding the well being of this blog. The Blog will be back Monday - January 7h, and that's a promise.
Also have prizes to go out for Cassandra, and have to find out who won November. That's right, haven't calculated yet but don't be mad. I was busy scooping out goodies for News FM (site launching soon as well). You can make fun of me every Friday between 22-00.
In the meantime, here's something I've stumbled upon my musical endeavours. Those who know me better and are aware of my eclectic musical taste won't be surprised I really dig it :))
WIRED ALL WRONG "Elevatin"
And now just a tid bit of info, so you know what to say if I ever ask about this video in a future contest to be:
A collaboration between Jeff Turzo (God Lives Underwater, Paul Oakenfold) and Matt Mahaffey (sElf, Beck), Wired All Wrong's origins are the result of a happy accident. As a result of mislabeling video credits on the MTV program 120 Minutes, the two bands became friends and often would tour with one another. After the breakup of God Lives Underwater, Turzo began recording tracks for the Wired All Wrong project. In the meantime, sElf had just been released from their contract from Dreamworks Records, as the label dissolved shortly after its inception. Mahaffey then gave Turzo a disc of unreleased music and Wired All Wrong eventually morphed into a collaborative effort. Wired All Wrong -- the rock producer supergroup -- was born from the untimely deaths of former writing partners David Reilly & Mike Mahaffey in 2005. Their debut album, Bring Out the Battletapes, was released on Nitrus Records in September 2006.
Showing posts with label rock info. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rock info. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Friday, July 6, 2007
Dear Vh1,
I can't thank you enough for keeping the rock shows going, but, as a regular viewer that I am, I feel entitled to ask for a bit of attention to details.
I discovered Tesla in 1991, just after this album came out. The rock tracks were more energetic than Red Bull and the ballads had mindblowing lyrics that didn't sound cheesy. Usually I like one or two songs from an album and sometimes if I'm lucky I discover wonderful tracks that have been overlooked by the majority.
This album is one of the few that I enjoyed from start to finish. I don't think I'm the only one disappointed to read "Psychotic Stripper" instead of the original title.
Since I've been working for the past 3 months without seeing any paychecks I eventually decided watching videos was more rewarding. If you need an enthusiastic music lover with a fairly good and varied musical knowledge, here I am...
We wouldn't want to see Europe with "Final Cuntdown" or The Cure with "The Banging Garden".
(Would we?!)
I discovered Tesla in 1991, just after this album came out. The rock tracks were more energetic than Red Bull and the ballads had mindblowing lyrics that didn't sound cheesy. Usually I like one or two songs from an album and sometimes if I'm lucky I discover wonderful tracks that have been overlooked by the majority.
This album is one of the few that I enjoyed from start to finish. I don't think I'm the only one disappointed to read "Psychotic Stripper" instead of the original title.
Since I've been working for the past 3 months without seeing any paychecks I eventually decided watching videos was more rewarding. If you need an enthusiastic music lover with a fairly good and varied musical knowledge, here I am...
We wouldn't want to see Europe with "Final Cuntdown" or The Cure with "The Banging Garden".
(Would we?!)
Monday, June 25, 2007
Quiz #15 - Megadeth "A tout le monde"
Alright boys and girls. A bit of retroposting here, on behalf of that Monday I could barely move due to excessive jumping and dancing on CokeLive.
I chose something really easy, as this expires next Monday, July the 2nd.
Good luck everybody.
UPDATED:
I can't fuckin' believe it. No one recognized Mustaine's face. No one read ”MUSTAINE" on that tombstone. No one saw this when it was ALWAYS on television?! Hard to believe...
Anyway, this song was released in 1994, on "Youthanasia". The video was banned in USA allegedly because of the suicidal message.
Megadeth "A tout le monde"
Album "Youthanasia" - 1994
In 2007 Megadeth released "United Abominations" which features a remake of that song, only this time it is a duet between Dave Mustaine and Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil.
Here's the new video:
Megadeth "A tout le monde"
Album "United Abominations" - 2007
I chose something really easy, as this expires next Monday, July the 2nd.
Good luck everybody.
UPDATED:
I can't fuckin' believe it. No one recognized Mustaine's face. No one read ”MUSTAINE" on that tombstone. No one saw this when it was ALWAYS on television?! Hard to believe...
Anyway, this song was released in 1994, on "Youthanasia". The video was banned in USA allegedly because of the suicidal message.
Megadeth "A tout le monde"
Album "Youthanasia" - 1994
In 2007 Megadeth released "United Abominations" which features a remake of that song, only this time it is a duet between Dave Mustaine and Cristina Scabbia of Lacuna Coil.
Here's the new video:
Megadeth "A tout le monde"
Album "United Abominations" - 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Quiz #14 - Giant "Stay"
One of the greatest albums of the early 90's...
I remember walking to High School singing along the entire album with my best friend.
UPDATED:
Giant biography courtesy from Ed Rivadavia on allmusic.com:
After recording two unsuccessful albums with Christian rockers White Heart in the early '80s, guitarist/vocalist Dann Huff found refuge in session work, eventually becoming one of the most requested, reliable, and versatile players in the business. But after years backing everyone from Michael Jackson to Amy Grant, Huff decided to give it one more go fronting his own band, forming Giant with his brother David on drums, Alan Pasqua on keyboards, and Mike Brignardello on bass.
They eventually signed with A&M Records and released 1989's "Last of the Runaways", featuring a classic, melodic hard rock sound, and which yielded a Top 20 hit with "I'll See You in My Dreams." Record sales were sluggish however, and the band found themselves on Epic for 1991's "Time to Burn". Slightly more aggressive than its predecessor, the album still failed to advance their career, and the band soon dissolved. Dan Huff has returned to sessions, and besides working with countless artists including Shania Twain and Michael W. Smith, he has also produced two records for metal giants Megadeth.
Giant "Stay"
Album "Time to Burn" - 1992
I remember walking to High School singing along the entire album with my best friend.
UPDATED:
Giant biography courtesy from Ed Rivadavia on allmusic.com:
After recording two unsuccessful albums with Christian rockers White Heart in the early '80s, guitarist/vocalist Dann Huff found refuge in session work, eventually becoming one of the most requested, reliable, and versatile players in the business. But after years backing everyone from Michael Jackson to Amy Grant, Huff decided to give it one more go fronting his own band, forming Giant with his brother David on drums, Alan Pasqua on keyboards, and Mike Brignardello on bass.
They eventually signed with A&M Records and released 1989's "Last of the Runaways", featuring a classic, melodic hard rock sound, and which yielded a Top 20 hit with "I'll See You in My Dreams." Record sales were sluggish however, and the band found themselves on Epic for 1991's "Time to Burn". Slightly more aggressive than its predecessor, the album still failed to advance their career, and the band soon dissolved. Dan Huff has returned to sessions, and besides working with countless artists including Shania Twain and Michael W. Smith, he has also produced two records for metal giants Megadeth.
Giant "Stay"
Album "Time to Burn" - 1992
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Quiz #12 - L7 "Pretend we're dead"
Well, you can identify this video til next week - June 28 to be precise...
UPDATED:
Although often lumped in with the "Seattle Movement" of the early '90s (due to their sound, look, and attitude), the all-female punk band L7 hailed originally from Los Angeles. With Nirvana finally bringing punk to the mainstream, bands such as L7 suddenly became "en vogue" as the quartet was signed to Slash/Reprise, issuing their best-known album with the Butch Vig-produced Bricks Are Heavy in April of 1992 - which spawned the popular MTV hit "Pretend We're Dead".
Read more about L7 on allmusic.com courtesy of Greg Prato.
They are also featured by Wikipedia.
L7 "Pretend we're dead"
Album "Bricks Are Heavy" - 1992
UPDATED:
Although often lumped in with the "Seattle Movement" of the early '90s (due to their sound, look, and attitude), the all-female punk band L7 hailed originally from Los Angeles. With Nirvana finally bringing punk to the mainstream, bands such as L7 suddenly became "en vogue" as the quartet was signed to Slash/Reprise, issuing their best-known album with the Butch Vig-produced Bricks Are Heavy in April of 1992 - which spawned the popular MTV hit "Pretend We're Dead".
Read more about L7 on allmusic.com courtesy of Greg Prato.
They are also featured by Wikipedia.
L7 "Pretend we're dead"
Album "Bricks Are Heavy" - 1992
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