Oh Kanye...

I love Kanye West, he's a great artist which is why I can't understand why he has to synthesize the vocals on his new single "Love Lockdown". Why Kanye, why? Just sing, don't adjust anything. Stop trying to ruin a good thing.

Those were the days...

Not only am I listening to tons of sappy emo pop lately but because I'm currently reading "Fargo Rock City" by Chuck Klosterman I've been listening to tons of 80's metal. Oh yes, I'm bringing it ALL back, Skid Row, Cinderella, the Crue. Actually it's pretty fun listening to all the stuff that my cousins used to listen to which eventually made me crazy for music. The sad thing is that I still remember ALL of the lyrics.


But ya know what? Those metal/glam bands really had a way with words particularly when it came to love songs or ballads. Swooooon! How much heaving petting do you think was had with Motley Crues "Without You" as the soundtrack or Guns n' Roses' "November Rain"? I don't know exactly but I can guess that it was a lot. There's probably a million girls who can say that they lost their virginity while listening to "Every Rose Has It's Thorn". Hell, I'm sure half of that million lost it to Bret Michaels while listening to that song. I mean c'mon who could resist that <---

The more I look at these guys the more I'm reminded of 20 something Japanese guys. They have so many things in common with 80's hair metal rockers:

• Big complicated hair
• Tight pants
• Make-up
• Lots of accessories.
  

So the mystery has been solved once and for all, 20 something Japanese guys get all their fashion ideas/tips from washed up 80's hair metal rockers. Interesting. I guess Japan isn't as far into the future as we all thought.


Until next time, don't take fashion tips from washed up 80's hair metal rockers.

Banana-ator

I'm a Huge Sap...

Lately I've been a huge sucker for anything with an acoustic guitar or piano particularly accompanied by female vocals. I can't remember how I found her but a favorite of mine lately has been Missy Higgins. Raw, emotional just amazing.

And tonight as I was searching youtube for a video for Death Cab For Cutie's I Will Follow You Into The Dark I stumbled across Kina Grannis, an extremely talent young female with a voice so amazing it sends chills down my spine. It's girls like Kina and Missy (and Trez) that motivate me to pick up the guitar that's sitting in a corner in my apartment and inspire me to become a better singer and I thank them for it.


I know I'll never be in a hardcore band like one of my heros (above) but I will learn to write songs, become a better singer and maybe eventually grow big enough balls to perform said songs in public or at least at jam parties.

Thanks ladies!

Banana

At the stroke of midnight...

...I will be publicly hanged.

The shame, oh the shame. I'm embarrassed to even admit this but tonight I was unable to identify a band as... The Tragically Hip. Hit me with all you got! I deserve it! I should have my citizenship revoked. I should not be allowed to call myself Canadian.


To make up for it I'm going to listen to nothing but The Tragically Hip for the next 24 hours.

Wow Japan you've really done a number on me. Yes, I'm blaming my stupidity on living in Japan. There's no other logical explanation.

I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy.

The Tragically Pathetic Banana

Throw ya handz in da ai-ya!

I may not be a huge hip-hop fan but I still like some of it. I recently came across a great track by Canadian hip-hopper, Shad (aka Shadrach Kabango) who I've never heard of up to this point. What I like about Shad is the simplicity. He doesn't over complicate his songs with ridiculous beats, they're just simple and catchy.

Check him out.

Shad - The Old Prince Still Lives At Home

Home Town Rockstar

My friend Jonnie sent me the link to his bands video premiere the other day and I honestly felt like a proud mother. For as long as I've known Jonnie, making a career from music has been his soul purpose in life and he's finally well on his way with Age of Daze. I've been told that "Afflicted" is currently on light rotation on Much Music (Canada's music station) and of course the single has been heavily played on Fredericton's local rock radio 105.3 The Fox.

Official Afflicted Video


I just want to, once again, say congrats to my buddy. I <3 you!

Banana

El Presidente

"Peaches come from a can, they were put there by a man, in a factory downtown"


It's entirely possible that I'm the only person in the world that held onto their love for Presidents of the United States of America (PUSA) after their decline in the 1990's but I don't regret it for one second. PUSA were fun in the 90's with their debut self-titled album and they're still fun now with their new single, "Mixed Up SOB". Check it out