Hockey preseason is over. That means the regular season is just around the corner. Bonus! On the other hand my fantasy football team can not stop sucking for the life of them. Not so bonus. Oh well, here's another batch of songs for you all to check out. And for the love of Pete, do so.
Top 5 of this week (09/27-10/03):
5.) The Anomaly - Scar Symmetry (The Unseen Empire)
4.) Welcome Home - Coheed & Cambria (Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness)
3.) The Light & the Glass - Coheed & Cambria (In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3)
2.) In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 - Coheed & Cambria (In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3)
1.) A Favor House Atlantic - Coheed & Cambria (In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3)
... Okay, yeah. I've been on a Coheed kick as of late. Do you blame me? Like 90% of people who knows of them, I first heard them on Rock Band thanks to Welcome Home. Picked up that album, loved it, found two more, and bam. Hooked. As you can see, my favourite is their 2nd album and for darn good reason. A Favor House Atlantic is near the end of the album, but is an upbeat, and insanely catchy song with one heck of a funny video. Heck, there's even a wicked fan made video for it too. But, alas, I'm too "professional" to link to that, so here you go. Enjoy, and then I'll shoot, you run.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Weekly Stuff v7.
I AM A HORRIBLE HUMAN BEING AND YOU SHOULD ALL THROW THINGS AT ME!
Sorry for not updating for like, 2 weeks.. Looks like I owe you all another top 10 list. Thankfully, this will be a bit easier to make. My laptop went down, as you may know, and so, I had to reupload all of my music. Bonus: Seeing as my iTunes playcounts get reset, I can just snatch the top 10 played songs (which will be accurate to my list) and use them.
GENIUS! (and lazy)
Also, you know you have too many hockey cards when you try to sort them by team, and then alphabetically by player, and it takes you over a week to do all the teams (minus Vancouver. I only sorted them a bit as that's my collectable team). Oh well. Whatever.
ON TO WHAT YOU ACTUALLY COME HERE FOR!
Top 10 of the weeks of (09/13-09/19 and 09/20-09/26):
10.) Passage D - The Flashbulb (Kirlian Selections)
9.) My Name Is Jonas - Weezer (The Blue Album)
8.) Blind Faith - No Bragging Rights (Illuminator)
7.) Mission Control - Hail the Villain (Population: Declining)
6.) The Anomaly - Scar Symmetry (The Unseen Empire)
5.) Welcome Home - Coheed & Cambria (Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness)
4.) Louhen Yhdeksäs Poika - Korpiklaani (Ukon Wacka)
3.) The Light & the Glass - Coheed & Cambria (In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3)
2.) Mr. Jack - System of a Down (Steal This Album!)
1.) Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood - Volbeat (Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood)
Danish metal time. Oh yeah. And yes, I do realize they have the same name as a Pokémon; I don't know which came first, but I highly doubt it's not coincidental. Either way, this is the 2nd song off of their album of the same name, and is the beginning of a somewhat concept album. Apparently some of the songs talk about characters who are all in the same bar, but it's just confusing to me. That, I and I haven't read up on it enough to actually figure out what's what. My bad. Either way, enjoy. PS. Holy accent.
PPS. Holy crap, Atreyu covered this song. Must listen.
Sorry for not updating for like, 2 weeks.. Looks like I owe you all another top 10 list. Thankfully, this will be a bit easier to make. My laptop went down, as you may know, and so, I had to reupload all of my music. Bonus: Seeing as my iTunes playcounts get reset, I can just snatch the top 10 played songs (which will be accurate to my list) and use them.
GENIUS! (and lazy)
Also, you know you have too many hockey cards when you try to sort them by team, and then alphabetically by player, and it takes you over a week to do all the teams (minus Vancouver. I only sorted them a bit as that's my collectable team). Oh well. Whatever.
ON TO WHAT YOU ACTUALLY COME HERE FOR!
Top 10 of the weeks of (09/13-09/19 and 09/20-09/26):
10.) Passage D - The Flashbulb (Kirlian Selections)
9.) My Name Is Jonas - Weezer (The Blue Album)
8.) Blind Faith - No Bragging Rights (Illuminator)
7.) Mission Control - Hail the Villain (Population: Declining)
6.) The Anomaly - Scar Symmetry (The Unseen Empire)
5.) Welcome Home - Coheed & Cambria (Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness)
4.) Louhen Yhdeksäs Poika - Korpiklaani (Ukon Wacka)
3.) The Light & the Glass - Coheed & Cambria (In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3)
2.) Mr. Jack - System of a Down (Steal This Album!)
1.) Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood - Volbeat (Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood)
Danish metal time. Oh yeah. And yes, I do realize they have the same name as a Pokémon; I don't know which came first, but I highly doubt it's not coincidental. Either way, this is the 2nd song off of their album of the same name, and is the beginning of a somewhat concept album. Apparently some of the songs talk about characters who are all in the same bar, but it's just confusing to me. That, I and I haven't read up on it enough to actually figure out what's what. My bad. Either way, enjoy. PS. Holy accent.
PPS. Holy crap, Atreyu covered this song. Must listen.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Weekly Stuff v6.
So yeah. Work's a pain, but I get to listen to music. And days off are amazing. Also, FOOTBALL'S BACK! In t-minus 15 hours and 22 minutes from the time my fingers finished typing this part, we'll be watching the kick off of the 2011 NFL season between the Saints and Packers (GO SAINTS!). I'm pumped! Also, hockey starts up again pretty soon, and like any good Canadian, it's time to breath hockey and bleed my team's colours: blue and green (Vancouver, baby!)!
But onto the musical shenanigans. I'm going to have two charts. My top 5, as usual, and a special one to herald the beginning of two awesome seasons: Top 5 sports songs!
Without further ado,
Top 5 of this week (09/06-09/12):
5.) Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood - Volbeat (Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood)
4.) Grist - Drumcorps (Unknown)
3.) Stop! Before It's Too Late and We've Destroyed It All - Atreyu (The Congregation of the Damned)
2.) All I Want - A Day To Remember (What Separates Me From You)
1.) Passage D - The Flashbulb (Kirlian Selections)
Wait, what? A drum n' bass song? With classical? Am I on the right blog? Yeah, you are. Welcome to my hidden side of my music taste: I love The Flashbulb's music. The ingenuity and creativity (using PVC pipes for songs [DIDJ PVC]) as well as instrumental skills (tap-strumming guitars [Lawn Wake IV]) mixed with beats, buzzes, and such for a truly unique musical journey.
And, my top 5 sports songs:
5.) A staple at any sporting event. The best sure fire way to get some crowd dancers and some crazy headbangers, it's: Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones
4.) Goal song, intro song, chant song, whatever it is. You name it, and this song will be used for it, and used effectively. WOOHOO, it's: Song 2 - Blur
3.) It's the final period/quarter and you need to get your crowd pumped. All of the sudden. 2 notes on the bass, followed by 3 sets of 2 more notes. The eruption begins as one of the most familiar intro riffs ever shreds the sound system. All aboard, it's: Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne
2.) You've got 2 minutes left. Maybe you're winning. Maybe you're losing. Maybe you're shorthanded, or on 4th down. Get that crowd roaring and the blood pumping with Axel Rose's intro shriek, as well as an intro that just begs for headbanging. It's time for fun and games with: Welcome To the Jungle - Gun N' Roses
1.) Where the Streets Have No Name - U2
Just watch.
It's an unorthodox intro song, but one that serves it's purpose with such spine-chilling excellence.
But onto the musical shenanigans. I'm going to have two charts. My top 5, as usual, and a special one to herald the beginning of two awesome seasons: Top 5 sports songs!
Without further ado,
Top 5 of this week (09/06-09/12):
5.) Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood - Volbeat (Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood)
4.) Grist - Drumcorps (Unknown)
3.) Stop! Before It's Too Late and We've Destroyed It All - Atreyu (The Congregation of the Damned)
2.) All I Want - A Day To Remember (What Separates Me From You)
1.) Passage D - The Flashbulb (Kirlian Selections)
Wait, what? A drum n' bass song? With classical? Am I on the right blog? Yeah, you are. Welcome to my hidden side of my music taste: I love The Flashbulb's music. The ingenuity and creativity (using PVC pipes for songs [DIDJ PVC]) as well as instrumental skills (tap-strumming guitars [Lawn Wake IV]) mixed with beats, buzzes, and such for a truly unique musical journey.
And, my top 5 sports songs:
5.) A staple at any sporting event. The best sure fire way to get some crowd dancers and some crazy headbangers, it's: Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones
4.) Goal song, intro song, chant song, whatever it is. You name it, and this song will be used for it, and used effectively. WOOHOO, it's: Song 2 - Blur
3.) It's the final period/quarter and you need to get your crowd pumped. All of the sudden. 2 notes on the bass, followed by 3 sets of 2 more notes. The eruption begins as one of the most familiar intro riffs ever shreds the sound system. All aboard, it's: Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne
2.) You've got 2 minutes left. Maybe you're winning. Maybe you're losing. Maybe you're shorthanded, or on 4th down. Get that crowd roaring and the blood pumping with Axel Rose's intro shriek, as well as an intro that just begs for headbanging. It's time for fun and games with: Welcome To the Jungle - Gun N' Roses
1.) Where the Streets Have No Name - U2
Just watch.
It's an unorthodox intro song, but one that serves it's purpose with such spine-chilling excellence.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Weekly Stuff v5.
Ooops... It's been a while. Not my fault though. My laptop decided to not be able to find windows32.exe, so I've been without my laptop for a good week. I reformatted it recently though, and now I'm questing to get back all of the music I lost. Easier said than done...
So this list will be for the last two weeks, and I might as well make it a top 10. Enjoy.
Top 10 of the weeks of (08/23-08/29 - 08/30-09/05):
10.) Suggestions - System of a Down (System of a Down)
9.) A Favor House Atlantic - Coheed and Cambria (In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3)
8.) Blind Faith - No Bragging Rights (Illuminator)
7.) Waves of Stone - Level 99; Moonscape; OA (Ecco the Dolphin ReMix from OCReMix)
6.) Northern Fall - Korpiklaani (Korven Kuningas)
5.) Sapari - Orphaned Land (The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR)
4.) I-E-A-I-A-I-O - System of a Down (Steal This Album!)
3.) Medication - Silverstein (Rescue)
2.) Collapse - War of Ages (Eternal)
1.) All I Want - A Day to Remember (What Separates Me From You)
My friend linked me to this a couple days ago and it's been stuck with me ever since. It's like emo-ish lyrics mixed with a pop-punk sound and it just mixes so well. A fun thing with the video is all the cameos that you see. I recognized 6: Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Pete Wentz (yes, I kicked myself), 2 members from Millencolin, Matt Heafy of Trivium, and Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying. Enjoy the song and have fun trying to find someone you know.
So this list will be for the last two weeks, and I might as well make it a top 10. Enjoy.
Top 10 of the weeks of (08/23-08/29 - 08/30-09/05):
10.) Suggestions - System of a Down (System of a Down)
9.) A Favor House Atlantic - Coheed and Cambria (In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3)
8.) Blind Faith - No Bragging Rights (Illuminator)
7.) Waves of Stone - Level 99; Moonscape; OA (Ecco the Dolphin ReMix from OCReMix)
6.) Northern Fall - Korpiklaani (Korven Kuningas)
5.) Sapari - Orphaned Land (The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR)
4.) I-E-A-I-A-I-O - System of a Down (Steal This Album!)
3.) Medication - Silverstein (Rescue)
2.) Collapse - War of Ages (Eternal)
1.) All I Want - A Day to Remember (What Separates Me From You)
My friend linked me to this a couple days ago and it's been stuck with me ever since. It's like emo-ish lyrics mixed with a pop-punk sound and it just mixes so well. A fun thing with the video is all the cameos that you see. I recognized 6: Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Pete Wentz (yes, I kicked myself), 2 members from Millencolin, Matt Heafy of Trivium, and Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying. Enjoy the song and have fun trying to find someone you know.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Weekly Stuff v4.
Alright, before I post my stuff, I'm thinking about taking a nice break from the internet. Getting off of MSN, AIM, Skype, etc. I'll post my weekly updates and such, as well as browse around, but I need to go experience life outside of a computer screen. Maybe get some time to actually socialize with my friends, and travel around. Not to mention, I have my phone so texting is always an option.
Either way, I need to get away.
But that's not exactly music related so, without further ado, TOP 5!
We're having a returner, or two, as well as some older bands making an appearance here and there. As well, we finally have a song that has left us! (For now). Here you go.
Top 5 of this week (08/16-08/22):
5.) Sapari - Orphaned Land (The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR)
4.) Samus's Lonesome Waltz - Blackguitar (Metroid Prime ReMix from OC ReMix)
3.) Toxicity - System of a Down (Toxicity)
2.) Wake Up- Three Days Grace (Three Days Grace)
1.) Where the Sun Never Sleeps - Stick To Your Guns (The Hope Division)
This is the second song from this album to be posted in these charts, and harsh props to my buddy Nigel for sending me these guys' stuff. Excellent hardcore that has some wicked growls and the occasional bout of clean stuff. This one carries the best of both worlds with a killer intro riff and a solid breakdown for the last chorus. Also, doesn't help that this is the band's love letter to their stomping ground. Cheers.
Either way, I need to get away.
But that's not exactly music related so, without further ado, TOP 5!
We're having a returner, or two, as well as some older bands making an appearance here and there. As well, we finally have a song that has left us! (For now). Here you go.
Top 5 of this week (08/16-08/22):
5.) Sapari - Orphaned Land (The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR)
4.) Samus's Lonesome Waltz - Blackguitar (Metroid Prime ReMix from OC ReMix)
3.) Toxicity - System of a Down (Toxicity)
2.) Wake Up- Three Days Grace (Three Days Grace)
1.) Where the Sun Never Sleeps - Stick To Your Guns (The Hope Division)
This is the second song from this album to be posted in these charts, and harsh props to my buddy Nigel for sending me these guys' stuff. Excellent hardcore that has some wicked growls and the occasional bout of clean stuff. This one carries the best of both worlds with a killer intro riff and a solid breakdown for the last chorus. Also, doesn't help that this is the band's love letter to their stomping ground. Cheers.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Weekly Stuff v3.
Wow. 3 straight weeks. I feel accomplished. Take that laziness! I can keep a deadline!
Anyway, this is an interesting week, but without further ado, here's my weekly top 5!
Top 5 of this week: (08/09-08/15):
5.) Clouds Over California - DevilDriver (The Last Kind Words)
4.) Slania's Song - Eluveitie (Slania)
3.) Green Valley - Atlus (Snowboard Kids OST)
2.) Wake Up - Three Days Grace (Three Days Grace)
1.) Samus's Lonesome Waltz - Blackguitar (Metroid Prime ReMix from OC ReMix)
A slow acoustic guitar sets the theme of the dark, yet captivating instrumental. Come 0:54, the electric guitar kicks in and the shreddage begins just under 30 seconds later. This song is a treat for any fan of guitar instrumentals or Metroid fans. Those of us who are both are blessed.
Anyway, this is an interesting week, but without further ado, here's my weekly top 5!
Top 5 of this week: (08/09-08/15):
5.) Clouds Over California - DevilDriver (The Last Kind Words)
4.) Slania's Song - Eluveitie (Slania)
3.) Green Valley - Atlus (Snowboard Kids OST)
2.) Wake Up - Three Days Grace (Three Days Grace)
1.) Samus's Lonesome Waltz - Blackguitar (Metroid Prime ReMix from OC ReMix)
A slow acoustic guitar sets the theme of the dark, yet captivating instrumental. Come 0:54, the electric guitar kicks in and the shreddage begins just under 30 seconds later. This song is a treat for any fan of guitar instrumentals or Metroid fans. Those of us who are both are blessed.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Weekly Stuff v2.
Well, I guess this is round 3 of my weekly countdowns. Revisited some cool songs I found a month or so ago, and found a hidden gem on an Alestorm album. These are just a couple of the songs that you should go check out this week.
Funnily enough, for a North American --Canadian, to be specific-- there's a distinct LACK of anything from this continent. Europe pretty much dominates my chart. Another thing, one song refuses to die.. (for good reason). Enjoy.
Top 5 of this week (08/02-08/08):
5.) Northern Fall - Korpiklaani (Korven Kuningas)
4.) Quoth the Raven - Eluveitie (Everything Remains (As It Never Was))
3.) Sapari - Orphaned Land (The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR)
2.) Slania's Song - Eluveitie (Slania)
1.) No Quarter - Alestorm (Black Sails At Midnight)
Enjoy this excellent, pirate-y instrumental, and clink a few pints of ale. Oh, and enjoy the nice cameo that hits at 2:12.
Funnily enough, for a North American --Canadian, to be specific-- there's a distinct LACK of anything from this continent. Europe pretty much dominates my chart. Another thing, one song refuses to die.. (for good reason). Enjoy.
Top 5 of this week (08/02-08/08):
5.) Northern Fall - Korpiklaani (Korven Kuningas)
4.) Quoth the Raven - Eluveitie (Everything Remains (As It Never Was))
3.) Sapari - Orphaned Land (The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR)
2.) Slania's Song - Eluveitie (Slania)
1.) No Quarter - Alestorm (Black Sails At Midnight)
Enjoy this excellent, pirate-y instrumental, and clink a few pints of ale. Oh, and enjoy the nice cameo that hits at 2:12.
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