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On the MGK/Eminem Beef
Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve been regularly posting on my website, and if there was anything I should have addressed already it is the MGK/Eminem beef. As you’re probably aware from a previous blog post... I am OBSESSED with Eminem—which I will admit gives me quite a bias in the MGK vs. Eminem debate.
Rob StarzecPublished 5 years ago in BeatTop 10 Rip-off Songs
Good composers borrow; great composers steal. Some composers get caught. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the top 10 rip-off songs.
The Prohibition
It has been a while since I have been inspired enough to write a blog post and thank goodness I have been given the urge to write about one of my favourite up and coming bands in the Bath/Bristol area.
Maddie ChristyPublished 5 years ago in Beat'Simple Man' - Klaus Nomi
Klaus Nomi's fascinating discography is short; two studio albums and a handful of compilations after he passed away, along with singles that seem to be out of print. I think the guy had terrific talent and bravery.
Chloe GilholyPublished 5 years ago in BeatWhat Happened to the Old Legends?
Whether it was in the past or in the present, there wasn't any celebrity who people claimed were "perfect." Actually, there probably were people who did say that but had little to no knowledge of that person. I realize talking about this topic is sort of controversial but it all comes straight from my opinion. What I really noticed from this topic is that the old singers put passion into their music, not so people could relate, or so they could get big money, but so they could make themselves happy and sing their heart out. Now, don't get me wrong, there are singers who do put passion into their music, but I have seen more singers that you can just tell put very little effort in their music and didn't write it themselves. A good majority of the popular songs today that I hear have no creativity or anything, shouting out at you to love the song—while all I hear is a decent tune with an auto-tuned voice.
Audrey MaddenPublished 5 years ago in Beat'The Greatest Showman' Songs: Worst to Best
Before we get into it I'm sure we all know this film is historically inaccurate and P.T. Barnum is far from the loveable music man that is Hugh Jackman. Also, this film is perfectly serviceable but it's the songs that stand out more than anything.
Cronan ParryPublished 5 years ago in BeatWithin Temptation - 'The Heart of Everything'
Dutch rockers Within Temptation have to be one of the most daring groups in music today. With every album, Within Temptation add something new to their music and their fanbase increases. Following the success of Mother Earth and The Silent Force, the group released The Heart of Everything in 2007. It has a lot of similarities to their album before this one, The Silent Force, but the group upped their game. The strong use of orchestral vibes were present, but also a lot more acoustic was, as well as epic sounds that were perfect for their next live albums, Black Symphony and An Acoustic Night at the Theatre.
Chloe GilholyPublished 5 years ago in BeatPsycroptic - 'As the Kingdom Drowns'
Formed in 1999 Psycroptic is an Australian technical death metal band from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. With long time and founding members drummer Dave Haley and his brother Joe Haley on guitar who has been keeping band consistent in its style, yet somehow finding new ways to inject some new crazy jazzy styles to their sound over the years. As the Kingdom Drowns is the band's seventh release and second on their new label Prosthetic records following their 2015 self-titled album. Other albums include The Isle of Disenchantment (2001), The Scepter of the Ancients (2003),Symbols of Failure (2006),Ob (Servant) (2008) and The Inherited Repression (2012) so to say these guys are tech death vets is all but an understatement!
Rip MitchellPublished 5 years ago in BeatWithin Temptation in Concert
One of the many things I wanted to do on my wishlist was to see Within Temptation in concert. Last weekend on the 10th of November this became a reality. I would say that Within Temptation were in my top 5 favourite bands of all time for sure. I own all their albums and enjoy them all. I have a real soft spot for their early albums like Mother Earth and The Silent Force. Discovering their debut album and first EP, Enter and The Dance was one of my favourite discoveries.
Chloe GilholyPublished 5 years ago in BeatWhen Politics Trumps Music
I have been a Pink Floyd fan since one snowy day when a neighbor introduced me to the "Dark Side of the Rainbow" effect. I was greatly amused by the effect of watching The Wizard of Oz with Dark Side of the Moon as the soundtrack; the more important thing, however, was that I instantly fell in love with the album and quickly became a major fan of Pink Floyd's music.
Sean CallaghanPublished 5 years ago in Beat10 Best Dancehall Artists of All Time
Aptly named after the venues in which the Jamaican music was played, dancehall music owes its origin to reggae, and dancehall artists are often considered reggae or hip hop artists as well. The development of this genre of music began in 1970s Jamaica as a somewhat sparser version of traditional reggae. Many of the best dancehall artists rose to fame during this time, but the movement and genre weren't done growing. Today, dancehall is no longer a genre you haven't heard of and is most significantly characterized by a combination of reggae influences, Jamaican Patois or Jamaican creole, and synthetic influences. So, from those origins as a localized offshoot of reggae, to the commercial success of hit dancehall artists today, here are some of the best of the genre.
Nicola P. YoungPublished 5 years ago in BeatFather John Misty - 'God's Favorite Customer' // Album Review
Genre - Signer-Songwriter, Contemporary Folk Release Date - June 1, 2018 Father John Misty is the pseudonym for California based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Josh Tillman. It has been quite the interesting past couple of years for Josh artistically. It seemed as if every single time a new Father John Misty album was released, it had its own distinct style and feeling. His debut album in 2012, Fear Fun, was a series of lighthearted and often quirky songs picking fun at the entertainment industry, while his sophomore effort, 2015’s I Love You Honeybear, was a much more focused album portraying Josh’s feelings on modern love and things of that nature. Both of these albums I enjoy very much for different reasons, but Josh didn’t really blow me away until he came out with last year’s Pure Comedy. A record that shifted Josh’s focus more towards a politically charged angle without sacrificing what made him such an endearing songwriter to begin with. The songs on Pure Comedy were a lot more intricate in their design and structure, which turned some of his older fans off, which evidently is something he sings about on this new album on the track “The Songwriter.” I, however, was instantly captivated by Josh’s emotion and witty songwriting coming to light in a more serious atmosphere than what he had experimented with before. I feel like Pure Comedy is without a doubt the best written album of 2017 and a look into any of the songs on it is a clear indicator why.
Arthur WelchPublished 5 years ago in Beat