So Mr. Roth has is share of haters (e.g. Pitchfork) AND his share of dick riders (e.g. NME) so I’ll leave him alone and play it neutral. I mean, I’ve yet to even audition his album. I will however state for the sake of full disclosure and for whatever else its worth, that I have no intention of auditioning his album.
Hype and sike aside, I can’t deny that this dubstep mix of ‘I Love College’ is sick. Swine Flu Sick!
Asher Roth - I Love College (Kid Static Remix)
So the latest of the Justice remixes have been serious disappointments in my opinion. My friend Seth aptly pointed out the similarities between “D.A.N.C.E.” and their new reworked version of U2’s “Get On Your Boots”. And then, today I hear the remix of Lenny Kravitz’s “Let Love Rule”. “Phantom II” anyone… or is it just me? Maybe Justice is an one trick pony? Their debut album definitely had a ‘Justice esque’ motif… and while some songs seemed like re-workings of others, it allowed for a solid cohesive album.
But!!!!
it’s 2009 now and re-working two year-old tracks isn’t going to cut it! They have to ride a fine line of maintaining their recognizable brand/sound and progressing musically (or should I say electronically) if they want to remain relevant in the future.
U2 - Get On Your Boots (Justice Remix)
Lenny Kravitz - Let Love Rule (Justice Remix)
I never really bought into the whole Matt and Kim hype, but I do think this video is worth a mention. Talk about gutsy! Is it me or does Kim look like a dude? Especially with the AA briefs!
I’m so declaring winter dead! Enjoy spring… that ends on Friday.
If you weren’t aware, I spent most of my early twenties listening to a lot of pop punk. I’m not ashamed to say it either; Ok maybe just a little ashamed… There was just something about upbeat rock songs and super catchy hooks, that I couldn’t resist. Fast forward to 2008 when Marvinh forwarded me a song he found cruising the web, it was Sleepy Head by Passion Pit. I was instantaniously hooked, mega-catch and very danceable; I desperately needed more. I quickly found their ep. which stayed on blast for the remainder of the year. It sorta took me back the days when I attended festivals like Bamboozle Skate and Surf Fest in Asbury Park, where i’d sing along at the top of my lungs as bands like The Starting Line and New Found Glory graced the stage. Anyhow, Passion Pit recently released the first single off of their debut full length entitled The Reeling, and it seems I’m hooked again. The album comes out next month and I can’t wait! Album of the summer? Possibly!
So it seems there is a story that’s not being told here, and I suspect it much much bigger than you or I choose to imagine. Large ships being hijacked by a few men with old old weapons, many escaping with millions in bounty, some under the watch of wester military forces. It doesn’t add up if you ask me! I suggest doing your own homework b/c CNN won’t be reporting the real story.
P.S. I apologize for the corny headline, I couldn’t resist.
These are the things affecting my life at the moment. (# of exclamations relates significance)
catharsis, originally uploaded by sgoralnick.
