Yesterday, Depeche Mode released its 12th studio album, Sounds Of The Universe. The lead single, 'Wrong,' certainly finds the band returning to the darkness of its signature synthpop sound.
The music video, however, may be disturbing enough to overshadow the single. The viewer is abruptly thrown into the passenger seat of a speeding car - a speeding car which happens to be recklessly driving in reverse down a city street. But where is it going and why?
And who, as the question has been posed, is the one behind the wheel?
*Unfortunately, embedding has been disabled on this video. Please click here to view the original, via YouTube.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Monday, April 06, 2009
The Virgins - 'One Week of Danger'
'One Week of Danger' is an easy-going, Strokes-influenced rollick. Oozing with brash attitude and effortless bravado, it would be an understatement to say the song is quite likable.You can stream 'One Week of Danger' below:
One Week Of Danger - The Virgins
Sunday, April 05, 2009
Ben Folds - 'Not the Same'
A few weeks ago I finally attended my first Ben Folds concert. To be sure, Mr. Folds is the consummate live performer, so it was a privilege to finally witness his skills up close. During the concert Folds explained that nearly all of his songs are based off of real life stories he, himself, has experienced.'Not the Same' is no exception. Legend has it this song was written about a guy Folds witnessed going on an acid trip, climbing a tree while hallucinating, and the next day abruptly becoming a devout Christian.
"You took a trip and climbed a tree
At Robert Sledge's party/
And there you stayed 'till morning came
And you were not the same after that."
The song, not only contains a riveting back story, but has a great pop hook as well.
Stream 'Not the Same' below (click on the song title in the widget to access the full track):
Not The Same - Ben Folds
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