I’m not trying to hate; I honestly just haven’t really liked anything you’ve put out since Year Zero. Remember that Nine Inch Nails song, “Wish”? That song kicks so much ass, I just want to hear something new like that. But your new stuff’s gotten more experimental, downtempo, inaccessible, and for lack of a better word, “meh.” I gave your new band/project, How To Destroy Angels, a shot because of your pedigree, but I’m sad to report that the underwhelming single “A Drowning” is the best song on it.
That being said, I still love your acceptance and knowledge of how to distribute your wares on the internet. You provide pristinely encoded mp3s for the low, fair price of an email address. You make it easy for us to tweet, blog, facebook, and share your music without treating us as thieves. I’m glad you’ve offered me the chance to come to my musical conclusion by sampling your music for free.
I am sure there are people out there who enjoy your new musical direction and I don’t fault them for it. It looks like you’ve already “sold out” a $50 tshirt package on your merch site, so congratulations on that too. It’s just that I don’t think your music is for me anymore.
<3,
Andy
Most of the talk is going to be about the King Crimson sample of “21st Century Schizoid Man”, but I love the dirty drum beat juxtaposed with an African chorus chant. It definitely evokes memory of the epic “Jesus Walks”. The little piano melody halfway through is a nice touch too.
“What about the lyrics?” you may ask. Check out the beginning of this verse:
Fuck SNL and the whole cast
Tell ‘em Yeezy said they can kiss my whole ass
More specifically, they can kiss my asshole
Or this gem:
I don’t need yo’ pussy, bitch, I’m on my own dick
Yeah, man, Kanye is a potty guy. But props for backing it up with a well produced track.
Come on.
What is this, 2003? I’d like to think Arcade Fire of all bands would not stoop to the “hype game”. Just give us the whole fucking songs.
Anyway, the songs are now up in their entirety. You can listen to “The Suburbs” and “Month of May” via the cleverly designed Flash Widget below.
Personally, I am not that impressed. Both songs are fairly straightforward and serviceable, if uninteresting. ”Month of May” is the uptempo rocker, while “The Suburbs” is a more happy-go-lucky indie track. Consider my expectations tempered for the full album when it comes out on August 3rd.
Click this link if you would like to give Arcade Fire your hard earned money.
Protip: You can drag the spinning record in the widget back and forth like a real LP. Neat, huh?
Our boys in Underworld (along with Welsh DnB producer, High Contrast) have finally evolved one of their old live standbys, “You Do Scribble” into a delightful new single.
Nothing like some inspiring drum and bass to get you through that early morning commute or run. Can’t wait for the full 8 minute long version of this. Feels like this 3 minute radio edit is just the taste of something grand.
Scribble? I’ll do you one further and Scrobble the heck outta this song.
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Well this sounds more like the fun M.I.A. we know and love. Now with more pop culture references for the Gossip Girl watching hipster! Honestly, I’m just glad we don’t have to watch The Thin Ginger Line along with this song.
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Your Audio Fix has apparently gotten a hold of the new Eminem single, Not Afraid. It’s a “Recovery” from the sub-standard “Relapse” tracks, but it’s not vintage Slim. Almost reminds me of Linkin Park. Almost.
Eminem – Not Afraid (Produced by Boi-1da) | YourAudioFix // Your Daily Fix Of Urban Entertainment.
I imagine spaceships and lasers throughout. By the end of the song, I was ready to shout “OUT HERE IN THE FIELDS!”
With the number of quality music and games releases increasing as we inch towards the fourth quarter, we here at My Day Will Come will be starting a new weekly feature entitled “My Day Has Come,” where we’ll spotlight the most noteworthy releases of the week.
This week sees a couple of great downloadable games along with the 800 pound gorilla in the room.
Madden NFL 09 (PS2/PS3/Xbox/Xbox 360/DS/PSP/Wii) – 8/12/08 – The latest edition of EA’s golden goose promises to be the best edition in years. A really cool feature of the 360/PS3 versions is the ability to save a highlight from a game and immediately upload it to the web youtube-style. Get the Wii version if you’re planning on playing a lot of local multiplayer, otherwise go 360/PS3 if you want a deeper single player or online experience.
Strong Bad’s Game For Cool Attractive People (Wii/PC) – 8/11/08 – Strong Bad and the Homestar Runner cast star in their first point and click adventure game. It’s the first episode of five monthly releases. Definitely check this one out if you’re a Homestar and/or adventure game fan. Read our review from yesterday for more detail.
Bionic Commando Rearmed (Xbox 360/PS3/PC) – 8/13/08 (360) and 8/14/08 (PS3/PC) – I loved the original Bionic Commando on the NES back in the early 90′s. Capcom reimagines Bionic Command for modern game platforms. The game is a 2d platformer/shooter combo with the unique twist in that you can’t jump. You can only use your bionic grapple arm to navigate. An early review from IGN’s Hilary Goldstein calls it “the best downloadable game to date on XBLA and PSN.” Strong words from the dude who gave Braid an 8.8 rating.
A few days ago, Stereogum posted this video of Jay-Z and Kanye debuting a new track from Jigga’s upcoming new album, Blueprint 3. It’s rumored that it’ll be produced (mostly) by Kanye West. Now, it appears as if the internets have leaked the full studio track for the Oasis-slamming track, “Jockin’.”
I gotta admit, the mocking way he sings the perfectly chosen Wonderwall line really gets those Gallagher brothers right between their taints.
Your move, smarmy Brits.
