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Artist: What's the artist name

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Hit Single: A hit single they have

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Hit Song: A hit song they had.

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Tours, Concerts & Musicals


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Accosiated Ablum: What ablum is the TCM based on.

Arrist(s): What artist(s) is performing in the TCM

Performance: Any unique performance in the TCM

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Money Earned: How much did the TCM earn

Run Time Per Show: How Long was the show

Reviews Ratings: What were other people reviews on the TCM

$ per tick: How much ere the tickets

Location: Where is the TCM taking place at


Summary: Here you give a short summarization of what the TCM is about as an introduction

Critical Review: This is what it's all about, here you give your own critical feedback on the TCM.

If you guys didn't read this correctly, TCM = Tour,Concerts, and Musicals.


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producer(s): Who were the producers of this ablum/song

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Summary: Here you give a short summarization of what the ablum/song is about as an introduction

Critical Review: This is what it's all about, here you give your own critical feedback on the ablum/song.




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Beyouncé


Born: September 4, 1981 (age 32)

Country: United States

Years Active: 1997–present

Television: Super Bowl

Genres: R&B, pop, and soul

Instruments: vocals

Labels: Columbia

Awards: BET Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Grammy Awards, Brit Awards, Billboard Music Awards

Net worth: $350 million

Ablums: Beyoncé, 4, I Am... Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas, Miss Swing Miss Soul, I Am... Sasha Fierce, B'Day, Live at Wembley, Dangerously in Love

Hit Single: Drunk In Love

Tours: On The Run
Summary
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of Beyoncé's debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which established her as a solo artist worldwide; it sold 11 million copies, earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy".



Critical Review
Beyonce is definitely a woman who truly knows who she is and is not afraid to take charge. Her albums are a masterpiece, showcasing her divine talent and vocal prowess. She needs no gimmick and a whole team of publicity, all she needed is to put her name and everyone take notice. She is a great performer, and influential woman in today's media. Beyonce defiantly holds her title Queen B.
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The Jackson 5


Group Name: The Jackson 5

Members: Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, and Marlon Jackson

Origin: Gary, Indiana

Genres: Rhythm and blues, soul, disco, funk, bubblegum pop, pop rock, new jack swing

Years Active: 1964–1989, 2001, 2012–present

Labels: Steeltown, Motown, Philadelphia International, Epic

Ablums: Destiny, Victory, Live.

Hit Song: The Jackson 5 First National Tour

Awards: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo or Group, Grammy Hall of Fame

Tours: The Jackson 5 First National Tour

Summary

The Jackson 5 (later known as the The Jacksons) are an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana. Formed in 1964 under the name The Jackson Brothers, the founding members were Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael. After participating in talent shows and the chitlin' circuit, they entered the professional music scene in 1967 signing with Steeltown Records, releasing two singles, before signing with Motown in 1969


Critical review
The Jackson 5 was an outstanding group. Even though they were kids they rivaled groups such as the Beatles and etc. Their music is good, and their performances were apparently great to people. The Jackson 5 will be remembered throughout history and the world.


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☆☆☆☆☆





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Bangerz Concert


Accosiated Ablum: Bangerz

Arrist(s): Miley Cyrus

Performance: unique and crazy

Date: 3/8/14

Shows: 79 shows

Money Earned: 1.24m

Reviews Ratings: ☆☆☆☆☆

$ per tick: $201 - $50

Run Time Per Show: 1hr +

Location: Chicago


Summary

The Bangerz Tour is the fourth concert tour by American recording artist Miley Cyrus. Launched in support of her fourth studio album, Bangerz (2013), the tour began in Vancouver at the Rogers Arena on February 14, 2014. The tour has been described as "raunchy".[1] It has received generally favorable reviews from critics, who praised Cyrus' stage presence, vocals, wardrobe, and self-mockery.




Critical Review

The Bangerz tour concert was one of the best concerts I been to. Her performance was on point, and I liked every single outfit she changed in. My favorite song she played was adore you as usual. I been to the Neon light tour and On the Run Tour, but the Bangerz tour is #1 for me.

Rating

☆☆☆☆☆



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What Now


Artist(s): Rihanna

Recorded: 2012; Metropolis Studios (London), Westlake Recording Studios (Los Angeles)

Genre: Pop

Length: 4:03

Label: Def Jam SRP

Writers: Olivia Waithe Robyn Fenty Parker Ighile Nathan Cassells

producer(s): Parker Ighile Nathan Cassells Kuk Harrell

Cost: $1.29 (Amazon)

[video=youtube;b-3BI9AspYc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-3BI9AspYc[/video]

Summary

What Now" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her seventh studio album, Unapologetic (2012). It was written by Olivia Waithe, Parker Ighile and Nathan Cassells alongside Rihanna, with production handled by Ighile and Cassells.




Critical Review

I love this song. This song is very good and I love the vocals she had in the song. When I hear this song I sing along. Defiantly a good song to listen to.

Rating

☆☆☆☆☆







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Group Name: Machinae Supremacy

Members:

  • Robert Stjärnström
  • Jonas Rörling
  • Andreas Gerdin
  • Niklas Karvonen
  • Tomi Luoma
Origin: Luleå, Sweden

Genres: Alternative metal, power metal, industrial metal, chiptune (Self-defined as "SID metal", many of their songs use a SidStation that features the SID chip of the Commodore 64. )

Years Active: 2000–present

Labels:

Albums:

  • Deus Ex Machinae - 1 May 2004
  • Redeemer - 18 March 2006
  • Overworld - 13 February 2008
  • A View from the End of the World - 3 November 2010
  • Rise of a Digital Nation - 19 October 2012
  • Phantom Shadow - 22 August 2014
Hit Song:

Awards: N/A

Tours:

  • CHILDREN OF BODOM “UGLY WORLD TOUR” 2011
  • Supported by Ensiferum and Machinae Supremacy
  • WINLAND TOUR & ASSEMBLY 2011
  • Supported by Kill The Romance and Adamantra *
  • RUSSIAN DRIVE-BY 2011
  • Machinae Supremacy goes to Moscow.
  • LAPLAND 2012
  • Machinae Supremacy -> Pajala
  • RISE OF A DIGITAL NATION TOUR
  • Machinae Supremacy album launch tour



Summary: Machinae Supremacy is an alternative metal band from Sweden, whose video game-inspired sounds and melodies, masterful guitar work and unique vocals have set them apart from mainstream generic rock and metal since their beginning in 2000. Metal Hammer names Machinae Supremacy as “one of the most interesting bands of the current era” in their 2011 review of The Beat of Our Decay.

Machinae Supremacy has performed the music from Final Fantasy with the Royal Philharmonics in Stockholm (“PLAY! A Video Game Symphony”), appeared in the official national Hockey World Series TV commercial, toured Europe with Children of Bodom and produced the original soundtrack to the video game Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams together with video game music legend Chris Hülsbeck.

Machinae Supremacy’s webography, a free archive of music on their website, has had over 10 million downloads and counting.

Critical Review: They are the first of their kind, and they are great. Interesting songs, great songs, make good covers "Gimmie More" & "Freestyler" - The vocals are different to what I am used to, but not saying that is bad. Just makes it better, I have all of their albums plus the webography and they are probably my favourite band currently. But they will never overthrow Hollywood Undead. n.n I only use they would tour to Australia. D: But doubt their fanbase is big here.

★★★★★​
 
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Artist(s): Nicki Minaj

Recorded: 2013 - 2014

Genre: Hip-Hop

Length: 66:51

Label: Young Money, Cash Money and Republic

producer(s): Bryan "Birdman" Williams (exec.) Dwayne "The President" Carter (exec.)

Cost: $15

First week sales: 244,000 copies

Debut on Billboard: No 1 on R&B and Hip hop albums and No 2 on Billboard 200

Music Video:
[video=youtube;qk7DT43hwFw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk7DT43hwFw[/video]​

Summary:

The Pinkprint is the third studio album by American recording artist Nicki Minaj; it was released on December 12, 2014, by Young Money, Cash Money and Republic Records. Minaj co-executively produced the record alongside Birdman, Lil Wayne, and Ronald "Slim" Williams, and received assistance from a variety of producers. Looking to depart from the dance-pop elements from her second studio album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012), Minaj wanted to make a follow-up record influenced by her traditional hip hop beginnings.

Music critics commended The Pinkprint for its overall production and cohesiveness. It was recognized as Minaj's strongest project to date, and was ranked as one of the best albums of 2014 by several publications.



Critical Review:

Ultimately, The Pinkprint is a lyrical masterpiece & the most personal album out of Nicki’s career so far. Compared to all of Nicki’s album’s (Pink Friday, Pink Friday Roman Reloaded), Nicki has grown the confidence since her last album to stand her ground, clarifying to all that she is no longer subjected as a mockery by the public eye.
Throughout the whole album, Nicki further showcases her well-preserved vocals & her inarguable ability of rapping, combining and infusing them both together effectively to create meaningful & relevant content. Collaborations include the musical stylings of Beyoncé & Ariana Grande, aswell as rap icons Meek Mill, Lil Wayne & Drake. Altogether, the collaborations, along with Nicki skills & abilities, further gives an immense, yet compelling experience which doesn’t shine away from the albums subliminal messaging.
Vocally, Nicki emphasis her turbulent relationships, family life & lifestyle as a successful rapper/businesswoman for all listening to fathom. Tracks that stand out prominently are Grand Piano & I Lied, which are both Nicki’s most memorable & ground-breaking power ballads to date. She also brings up why she is the queen of rap in Win again/wants some more. Overall, the Pinkprint is a must-listen & is jam-packed filled with memorable anthems.




 

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Grenade


Artist(s): Bruno Mars

Recorded: 2010; Larrabee Recording Studios and Levcon Studios (Los Angeles, California)

Genre: Pop R&B

Length: 3:42

Label: Atlantic, Elektra

Writers: Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Brody Brown, Claude Kelly, Andrew Wyatt

producer(s): The Smeezingtons

[video=youtube;SR6iYWJxHqs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR6iYWJxHqs[/video]

Summary
Grenade" is a song performed by American singer-songwriter and producer Bruno Mars from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010)

Critical reception has been mostly positive, with reviewers praising the vocals and emotional lyrics of the heartbreak song. It has peaked at number one in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his third number-one single both in the United States and on the United Kingdom. Worldwide, it was the second best selling digital single of 2011 with sales of 10.2 million copies.




Critical Review

This is a romantic song which I normally don't like as they are really slow. But this one changed my mind. His song is sort of upbeat and has the RnB mix inside it. It has got good lyrics and the style of this song definitely suits him.TThe message behind this song is, love will make you do anything. That love itself is like a grenade. Waiting to be pulled and destroys someone's heart.


Rating

☆☆☆☆☆

 
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Group Name: Dio
Lead Singer: Ronnie James Dio
Members: Ronnie James Dio – Craig Goldy – Simon Wright – Scott Warren – Rudy Sarzo etc.
Origin: Cortland, New York, United States, United States of America
Genres: Heavy Metal
Years Active: 1982 - 2010
Albums:

  • Holy Diver (1983)
  • The Last in Line (1984)
  • Sacred Heart
  • Dream Evil
  • Magica
  • Lock up the Wolves
  • Angry Machines
  • Killing the Dragon
  • Strange Highways
  • Evil or Divine
  • Master of the Moon
  • Intermission
  • The very beast of Dio
  • We Rock
    etc.
Hit Song: Holy Diver (1983)

Awards: Juno Award for Dance Recording of the Year

Tours:
  • Holy Diver tour, 1983-1984
  • The Last In Line tour, 1984-1985
  • Sacred Heart tour, 1985-1986
  • Dream Evil tour dates, 1987-1988
  • Lock Up The Wolves tour, 1990
  • Strange Highways tour, 1993-1995
  • Angry Machines tour, 1996-1997
  • To Hull And Back Tour (Inferno), 1998-1999
  • EuroFest 99 tour, 1999
  • Monsters Of The Millennium tour, 1999
  • Magica tour, 2000-2001
  • Killing The Dragon tour, 2002-2003
  • Master Of The Moon tour, 2004-2006
  • European tour, 2008



Summary: Dio was an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, after he left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial standpoint, as the name was already well-known at that time.

The band released ten studio albums and had numerous line-up changes over the years with Ronnie James Dio having been the only constant member. Guitarists have included Craig Goldy (most recent guitarist), Doug Aldrich, Vivian Campbell, Tracy G, Jake E. Lee and Rowan Robertson.

The band dissolved in 2010 when Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer at the age of 67. The band has sold more than 10 million copies of albums worldwide.

Critical Review: Dio is a band and singer known to almost every Heavy metal fan out there, his years in black sabbath were also remarkably well. The Black sabbath ''The Dio Years" Album is certainly a one to remember. I'd recommend any hardcore heavy metal fan to listen to Dio, if they haven't already.

James made some legendary songs during his career in Black Sabath before Ozzy Carried along with the band, for example Heaven and Hell, Lady Evil and Neon Knights are all songs sang by James in his years in Black Sabbath. He continues to be on my list of favorite heavy metal bands, and will continue to do so until the end of time. Music is an art, and Ronnie had the talent to pull it off, Very very well.

★★★★★​

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Name: Aubrey “Drake” Graham

Born: October 24, 1986

Country: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Years Active: 2006-present

Television: Degrassi: The Next Generation

Genres: Hip Hop & RnB

Instruments: Vocals

Labels: Universal Motown, Cash Money, Young Money, Republic, OVO Sound

Awards: Grammy-Award winner, platinum-selling recording artist

Net worth: $25 million

Albums: Thank Me Later (2010); Take Care (2011); Nothing Was the Same (2013); What A Time To Be Alive (2015) Collaboration

Hit Single: What’s My Name (Rihanna Ft. Drake) (2010); Find your Love (2010);
Hold On We’re Going Home (Drake Ft. Maid Jordan) (2013)

Tours:
Away from Home Tour (2010)
Club Paradise Tour (2012)
Would You Like A Tour?(2013–14)
Jungle Tour (2015)
Joint Tours

America's Most Wanted Tour (with Young Money) (2009)
Drake vs. Lil Wayne (with Lil Wayne) (2014)

Summary:

Since first being recognized for his role on the highly-successful television series Degrassi: The Next Generation, and going on the road with rap star Lil Wayne after hearing Drake’s music in the summer of 2008, Drake has asserted himself as a trailblazer in the creative world. Drake released his mixtape So Far Gone in 2009 and his massive influence in the hip-hop and contemporary music space has commanded the market since, with no end in sight. Drake now holds the record for the most number one hits on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Chart.

As The New York Times Jon Caramanica writes, “So it’s gone with Drake, hip-hop’s current center of gravity, his success a reminder of so many of the victories hip-hop has won in the last couple of decades: the right to be decadent, sure, but also the right to reimagine any style of music, the right to be emotionally complicated, the right to be unusual. He confounds expectations. He raps about soft things, sings about hard things. Thanks to his versatility, he is the glue that binds together all of urban radio.”

Drake has catapulted into stardom not only as an artist, but as a cultural maven with October’s Very Own. Sharing the story of the thriving music scene in Toronto, Drake has built out OVO from a small-scale blog about his crew to an all-encompassing lifestyle brand, including his clothing company, his record label OVOSOUND and his annual OVOFEST.

Drake has reached great heights in recent years and he continues to create and dominate the global market. As Drake says, “It’s about the experience. If the city isn’t talking about it five, six, seven days later, or if people don’t remember it for years to come, then I haven’t done my job…I’m going to find out what comes after this, but there’s definitely another evolution of Drake.”



Critical Review:

Drake changed rap. He reshaped the landscape and forever altered the things that we expect from big rap stars. Before Drake, sensitive souls like Andre 3000 and Kanye West made a point of showing what rap stardom could look like if you dropped all the tough-guy stuff, but none of them came across quite so ferociously, defiantly wimpy as Drake. A suburban Canadian half-Jewish child star who simply cannot stop rapping about his feelings, Drake seems like exactly the sort of guy who, say, N.W.A would’ve happily robbed once upon a time. But through craft and charisma and canny decision-making, he’s pushed himself into a position as one of rap’s dominant figures and prime influencers. On a song like A$AP Rocky’s “****in’ Problems,” Rocky and Kendrick Lamar sound like really good rappers, but Drake sounds like a star — a star whose top-dog status has helped create a climate where former Drake opening acts like fashionista Rocky and twitchy Kendrick can come close to stardom themselves. At this point, he’s redrawn the battle lines enough that you have to take him seriously, even if you don’t want to. And now, with Nothing Was The Same, Drake has made an album of defiantly simpy sad-bastard new-wave R&B, and it’s one of the most anticipated and satisfying rap albums of the year.



 

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A N T I


Artist(s): Rihanna

Recorded: 2014 - 2016

Genre: Pop | R&B

Length: 43:36 mins

Label: Roc Nation

producer(s)
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  • ( )
  • Fred Ball
  • Fade Majah
  • Glass John
  • Mitus
  • Chad Sabo
  • Scum



Cost: $13.99 on iTunes

Music Video:
[video=youtube;428owtKUJYk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=428owtKUJYk[/video]

Summary:

Anti is a departure from Rihanna's previous material, leaving behind the club and dance genres of her previous releases for a predominantly and R&B album,with elements of dancehall and soul.The album's production has been characterized as being, dark, sparsely layered, bouncy, with lo-fi bass, old school styles, downtempo moodiness and electro-soul minimalism. Lindsay Zoladz of Vulture believed that "to neatly classify Anti by genre, you'd have to invent one," which she described as being "industrial dancehall". Ben Rayner of The Toronto Star stated that Anti is divided into two halves; the first consisting of "futuristic robo-R&B", whilst the second half contains "a more organic breed of soul".

The album's lyrical content predominantly touches upon themes of relationships, exploring what it means to be in love, to get hurt, to need someone, and to be true to yourself. The theme of relationships is picked up in numerous songs; "Kiss It Better" sees Rihanna questioning how far an ex-lover will go to get her back; in "Woo", Rihanna turns spiteful, stating she does not care for her ex-partner, while "Never Ending" features Rihanna admitting she would like to be in love again. The album's themes were also noted as being unapologetic, with an uncaring attitude, and self-assurance.

During the album's recording Rihanna aimed to create an album that was both "soulful" and "aggressive", elaborating on this she stated that the aggressive and soulful themes would be heard in the musical, lyrical and vocal context.During a press conference in early 2014, Rihanna told mtv news that she aimed to depart from the musical style of her previous releases, which she described as being "big songs. From the jump, they just blow up." Rihanna continued to state that with Anti she would be focusing on music that "felt real" and soulful and would be timeless. She also stated that she wanted to record songs that could be "timeless" and that she could perform 15 years later. "Not any songs that were burnt out. I find that when I get on stage now, I don't want to perform a lot of my songs. They don't feel like me."



Critical Review:

Anti is hands down Rihanna's best album. Most of Rihanna albums like loud, Rated R, Good girl gone bad, talk that talk and more have all been un cohesive works. There were at least 4 good songs on each album and the rest were filler. I truly like how anti is a album full of quality songs compared to her other albums. Songs : Desperado, close to you and love on the brain displaying her vocal range. While other songs like work, woo, kiss it better, pose and work displaying rihanna can still make bops. Overall Rihanna made a huge step forward in this album and i truly love it.

R A T I N G

9/10
☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

 

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Artists: The Velvet Underground & Nico
Released: 1967
Genre: Art Rock, Proto-Punk, Psychedelic Rock
Length: 48:51
Label: Verve
Producer: Andy Warhol( famed Pop Art painter), Tom Wilson

[video=youtube_share;iLQzaLr1enE]https://youtu.be/iLQzaLr1enE[/video]

Summary

with so many underground masterpieces to choose from, i decided to review this album for the base. this is the God album of Alternative/indie , experimental and Punk rock, most infuential underground album period and paved the way for myself as well as many others. this album was extremely ahead of its time like most great art and was overlooked by the mainstream because of its extreme raunchy lyrics for the time that dealt with drugs, sexual deviancy non conformism and uncompromising nature of the bands songs

the most famous Pop Art artists in the world Andy Warhol, introduced the world to the VU by having them play at his Exploding Plastic Inevitable art shows in the mid 60's and became the manager of the band. he also insisted that the bands primary songwriter write songs for his friend Nico to sing on the album or they wouldnt record one, hence the name The Velvet Undergound & Nico, compared to just The Velvet Underground in later releases, also the banana was sticker art that could peel off of the album, and underneath the peel is a pink banana in Warhol's style, very rare to find one but i got to see it in person, pretty cool. this album was also commercially unsuccessful, the label didnt know how to market what Warhol sent them, and by the time they got the release right, The Beatles had dropped "Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club band" which totally overshadowed it, nobody was beating a Beatles release and with how evocative the album was, many mainstream fans shunned it but its stated that everyone who heard it, "wanted to start a band"

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I. Sunday Morning: this song is Dream pop in the 60's, which will give you an idea how ahead they were. it feels like a Sunday morning, opening the window curtain to a beautiful view outside and birds chirping a sweet melody. the main melody is voiced in keyboard bells and is followed by viola layers in the back to help create the atmosphere against the guitar single notes and calmly strolling bass and drums. the lyrics are essentially about Paranoia, waking up next to someone you did drugs with the night before and freaking out. but overall a great way to start off the album and introduction to the band. this song was also meant for Nico to sing but Lou liked it too much

II. I'm Waiting for the Man: this song is a driving forward rock song that steady chugs along as Lou sings about going downtown to buy drugs from his dealer and waiting for him to show up. At one point someone comes up to him and says, "hey white boy, what are you doing in this side of town" and understands once he tells him hes waiting for his drug dealer to show up. towards the end dissonant piano chord stabs come in and get more and more rushed and frantic as Lou gets his drugs and leaves. this was basically where he taught Punks how to be punk on a track, with his swaggy nonchalant vocal approach, drop in melody and talkey vocals mixed in over rock instrumentation. this is the blueprint for Punk rock(not hardcore punk but still needed for hardcore punk to exist)

III. Femme Fatale: this song was written for Nico to sing, all of the Nico songs were aimed at commercial appeal. its basically just 60's pop and is a lot gentler compared to those track. it's essentially about one of Warhols other protege's and how Lou felt about her and Andy's relationship. Lou put Nico on the vocals in hopes the Warhol would understand how she was using him since he loved hearing Nico's voice. still a decent song with a good vocal melody for Nico

IV. Venus in Furs: this song taught us punks the drone. Psychedelic rock was huge at the time but the Velvets take was like any other in the time. the tribal rhythm section of the verses is like swaying at a bonfire in the desert while the Viola drones in the back creating a medative feel and slashing angular guitar melodies on top of a hazy strum. the chorus goes into the Viola playing this quirky melody with strummed guitars slightly off time to create a sort discombobulating feel. this is also the first instance that Lou busts out his Strumming drone technique which would be stolen for generation to come by guitarists. the lyrics are based off a book of the same name and is actually about sexual deviant like Bondage, submission, sadomsochism and domination but would go over the heads of the causal listener

V. Run Run Run: this song is Noisey punk blues, way before the white stripes. Lou's vocals are almost Dylan like as he talks about some female whose going downtown to get her drug fix, essentially willing to sell her soul for her next fix she ends up overdosing and everyone runs/ she runs from this life in death. the guitar solo's are just so crazy punk on this blues track, literally not giving a damn and playing whatever. which Blues is known for the solo showing virtuosity and improvised feeling thats highlight of the genre. he basically took a shit on the concept but pulled it off really cool and inspired the death of the solo in music, which is huge in Alternative music, especially after the grunge era

VI. All Tomorrow's Parties: another of the songs for Nico, its a pretty straight forward Psychedlic rock song but the genre was huge in the 60's and Nico was meant for possible commercial appeal. the song is about a frequent party guest at Warhol's factory who lost two of her three children and how the future parties bring her little joy now

VII. Heroin: this song is the definition of art rock and probably my favorite. as the title entails this song is about being high on heroin and Lou shows little shame singing lines like, "I'm gonna try for the kingdom if I can, because it makes me feel like a man, when I put a spike into my veins", or "Heroine, it's my life, it's my wife. lyrics are definitely dark and the music is extremely intoxicating. it starts off very serene and almost floating in space with its Viola drone and arpeggiating guitars and picks up intensity and crescnedo' as Lou gets higher. drops back to senerity to explode in a ending of beautifully sculpted chaos with a dissonance and franticness of a peak from the drug where everything just falls into oblivion with the viola sounding like it's being choked and screaming for life among the feedback, then just spazzes out till the end, while insanely still keeping its structure. this song is art at its finest and elevates rock from mindless teen entertainment, song is blueprint for the Undergound

VIII. There She Goes: this song is essentially a satirical take on mainstream rock music of the time. its essentially just a poppy rock song with barbershop backing vocals and overall upbeat, skipping down the street feel. only the lyrics are about a high class prostitute walking down the street to make money and Lou wishing he had the money for her. but she doesnt just go down on anyone! the deadpan backing vocals and Lou's swaggy talk vocals make it less commercially appealing with the lyrics

IX. I'll Be Your Mirror: another song written for Nico so its evidently going for the commercial scene of the time. a nice folk rock ballad with nice melodies overall even though nothing is essentially challenging the genre, its just a good laid back song. the lyrics are also surprisingly upbeat where Nico sings about being a mirror for someone who doesnt see the value or gifts they carry. shes essentially the mirror that reflect the goodness of their character back at them, and is there to remind them of that when theyre down. nice song overall with commercial appeal and the last one with Nico on the album

X. Black Angels Death Song: this song is essentially the blueprint for the punk ethic towards songwriting, the Viola howls and spazzes over this guitar drone that switches between waves underneath the track and just sprinklet drops throughout the track. Vocally Lou keeps his delivery that would influence punk vocalists on lyrics about the Angel of Death being philosophical on life and death

XI. European Son: this song is the blueprint from experminntal Rock and noise in rock. this influenced the Jesus and Mary Chain(noise pop kings) and is uncompromising. this song literally has a lions roar thrown into the mix, followed by clashing glass leading into this crazy spazzes guitar lead, and just gets crazier from here. bongos and tribal rhythms start coming in, a second crazy guitar comes in that leaks noises of feedback off its melodic lines, which apparently makes the bass angry and it just starts picking up speed and acting crazy. this is only half way into the 7minutes song, it just continues a spiral nose dive into syncopated chaos and the instruments just get crazier and crazier, caring less about conforming to any notion you have of song and falling purely on shear chaotic expression and a beautiful way to end the album. this is also the starting concept point for the sound of their next album but a great song nonetheless that captures the dissonant beauty people still strive for today




this is the holy grail of underground music. later after being tired of being broke Lou Reed would go on to write one of the most influential commercial rock albums with Loaded and is apart of the Rock and a Roll Hall of fame
 

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Artists: The Breeders
Released: August 31,1993
Genre: Post-Punk, Noise Pop
Length: 39:38
Label: 4AD/Elecktra Producer: Kim Deal, Mark Freegard





Summary

Last Splash is the second studio album recorded by Kim Deal formerly of the Pixies new band, The Breeders with her twin sister Kelley. i was two years old when this came out, didnt hear it till much later but this album had a huge impact on me. the Pixies were highly influencial on the Alternative rock music of the 90's. Nirvana wouldnt have found their sound on Nevermind if Kurt Cobain didnt hear the Pixies. even stating, "When i wrote Smells like Teen Spirit i was trying to make a Pixies song"

after Kim Deal left the Pixies because she wasnt allowed in the creative process of the songs. she would go on to form a band that achieved more success than the Pixies ever did, with this album. Kurt Cobains favorite song by the Pixies was the only one Kim wrote and had her on his tour. not to mention this would influence other people to leave bands and reform their own in the early 90's. as well as for years to come influence indie rock and riot grrrls. essentially its a love theme album but isnt cheesy or cliche at all
Review

I. New Year: this first song starts off so hopeless and dark, its like the background music for a pirate crew about to die at sea in a storm as the water and winds destroy everything. lightning and rain in the sky, its that moment. and as the music builds in intensity and chaos. its like Kim finds her fighting spirit in the middle of this, the groove picks up reminding me of someone who decided theyre going to fight to survive no matter what. then she sings, "iam the sun, i am the new year" and suddenly she has more grasp on the situation as she starts to control the chaos

II. Cannonball: this is their most popular song and commercial hit in the 90's, also the first single on the album. its starts offf with Kim singing a tribal melody in a glitchy way into a voice box that distorts her voice to sound like a megaphone. the snare gives you a warning before the groove comes in then its just shinanigans. this song is a punk summer pool party, people doing cannonballs into the pool, noisey shout of joy in the atmosphere. the lyrics are nonsense and fun with lines like,"i know your a real cookoo" or calling this "a reggae song". the bass is popping, the rhythm guitar is rowdy when it comes in and the lead guitar has an airheadedness to it. defintely one of the best noise pop songs ever and catchy. they would make millions off of this but blew it on drugs. oh kim lolxD

III. Invisible Man: this song is so inspiring and uplifiting. its filled with optimism and hopefullness as Kim sings about a man that seems to be out of her reach and sight, that shes trying to find. with lyrics like "thats all thats left behind, the sky and a sweet caress". then midway a violin comes in to help lift it higher, its just a really beautiful song and the guitars sound a lot fuller compared to seeing them play it live

IV. No Aloha: this is probably my most favorite song from the album and one of my favorites by them overall, it carries so much of the punk spirit. its starts off very lonely with just Kim singing and strumming a distorted guitar like a punk singer-songwriter with a airheaded lead melody that adds abstract question marks in the song. its so bold and brave, its just her for the first part and some of the lyrics she says are priceless like, "a rock promoter? i know i saw, and now i may die" or "saw it on the wall, motherhood means mental freeze". then midway in the short two section song it explodes into a rocking groove that has your head bob till the end, as she makes fun of the fact that her friend is now too famous to say hi to her

V. Do you love me now?: in this song Kim questions herself about if love actually dies. if someone could love her before could they love her now, or is it gone? oddly enough the song feels like a desperado walking through the desert, pondering this as the guitar leads blaze like sunbeams and mirages of her past. then towards the end heavenly backing vocals start to come in like she had an epiphany regarding it. its a really beautiful song, very artful

VI. Flipside:this is just a short upbeat jam track to break up the album. very surf party on the beach feel on a beautiful day. a volleyball game is going on and it smells like barbecue while the breeders play this. no vocals but a fun snippet interlude but shows what kind of epiphany Kim had imo. it makes sense with how the last song ended on a happy note this is really happy, then the next song...

VII. I Just Wanna Get Along:in this song the choice Kim made going back to the person is back firing. she remembers how,"they were rich once till your head exploded", now shes just trying to get along with this psycho. the bass is heavy in this one and punchy, actually the whole song is like a fighters theme before entering the arena. the more mild rock sections have lead guitars that are expressing annoyance. the song move between this and a more im gonna punch you in the face, hardcore punk grooves. she also says things like "if youre so special, then why arent you dead?", clearly its trouble in paradise and shes just arguing and fighting a lot

VIII. Mad Lucas: this song is really chill and wavy. im not exactly sure what its about, doesnt really make sense. im pretty sure that was intended with how lo-fi it is. Kim also has mermaid vocals like shes underwater so its hard to tell what shes saying. the song moves at a very dreamy, floaty pace, like a lava lamp. i guess its in the mind of a crazy person or strung out junkie. but still its crafted really well and i like it a lot. when i first heard the album i thought it was boring compared to the others and i could barely hear it. but the more i listened to the album the more it grew on me. actually years ago listening to this album on this song is where i started getting how albums are shaped. at this point in life i love it now

IX. Divine Hammer: so basically in this song she is in search of a good guy who is also good at ***. its a double play on a carpenter looking for the right hammer and Kim looking for a Christ(who was said to be a carpenter) like guy she cant find. this was the second single from the album, did pretty good but this is song was more popular with college radio then commercial. its very upbeat noise pop thats super jolly but has a coolness to it with the lead melody. the whole song pulls off a nonchalant attitude really well and is very indie in its carefreeness. it patterns a more commercial type songs but doesnt lose its amatuer like quality. very well done

X. S.O.S: this short interlude is exactly as the title states, the song is about a minute full of franticness. its starts off with enveloping depression and picks up to a punk rock groove with feedback that echoes like someone stranded at sea. its really has a sense of being lost, scared, and hectic thought

XI. Hag: this is another great song from this album. Kim turns into a hag because the guy shes with is acting like a hag. with words like "youre just like a women", this song isnt combative though it just seems like shes being judgemental because her sensitive boyfriend ruined the night. the music itself is beautiful though, it reminds me of two high school sweethearts after a dance. laying together on the hood of a car on some hill gazing at the star shower in the sk., the atmosphere is very nice. its still rock instrumentation but its very artful rather than for dancing. Vocal harmonies and it kind of has the same uplifting feel as Invisible Man did. oddly i think this song wouldve fit well in the FLCL soundtrack

XII. Saints: i love this song as well and this was the third and last single for the album. its not really challenging for the listener and straight forward but it rocks. Kim is so punk on this vocally too as she sings about local fair. the leads guitars sing this beautiful melody of victory. during the chorus backing vocals come in singing, "summers ready", and Kim follows all rude with "Summer is ready when you are". overall really fun song

XIII. Roi: the album ends with this noisey outro, not much happening and is less then two minutes. might be the guy that the album was mostly about, it's hard to tell because she only says two words. also on the vinyl I have of the album there are two versions of the song. one is filler and then a reprise of the song at the end. the reprise is better but she ended this with filler. which is okay for the last song



so of course im only gonna review albums i deem 10/10. i also like each of their other albums and am eagerly waiting for the next to drop this year. i can easily say this is my favorite band though
 
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