The Verve

UK rockers, The Verve have called it quits for the third time.

I'm sorry? Wait....I can't hear you....

Ohhhh, you don't care? Yeah, neither do I. But I will say they've had some good songs. Like 3, 4 or 5....maybe 6 or 7.

Raditude

Weezer is back...again. The pop-rockers will release their seventh studio album, called "Ratitude" on October 27th, 2009. (whatever that title means is beyond me...) Anyways here's the first single "(If You're Wondering if I Want You To) I Want You To."

In my honest opinion, it doesn't sound like a Weezer tune. It reminds me of a song left off of River Cuomo's "Alone II" album. However, it is catchy but how many times can Rivers sing about girls? I'm a big Weezer fan but I've heard this type of song before. Maybe he'll write another song about pork and beans?

Album Review: Army of Anyone

Release Date: November 14th, 2006
Producer: Bob Ezrin

Ah, Army of Anyone...damn, was their self-titled debut album ever good. This is one of my favourite albums of all time and probably my favourite of 2006. It seems like an odd pairing doesn't it? Here you have Filter's Richard Patrick, STP's Robert and Dean Deleo and famed drummer, Ray Luzier - do you think these different musical backgrounds can co-exist? Well yes they did.

What would have been Filter's fourth album, Richard Patrick decided that the music he created with the help of Robert and Dean Deleo, could be a separate project/band of its own. After enlisting drummer Ray Luzier, Army of Anyone was born.

This album is a straight ahead rock record. Plain and simple. Led by lead single "Goodbye", AOA already had fans of both former bands on their feet. (My hats off to Ray Luzier for the incredible drum solo in the end.) With the big sound production form veteran producer, Bob Ezrin, the many sound dynamics of this record amplified. "Disappear" features sumptuous strumming guitars, "A Better Place" offers a steady, groovy bass line, and "Father Figure" shows off Ray Luzier's fantastic drum skills. What impressed me most was Richard Patrick's vocals. We all know his heavy, screaming tracks in Filter but it was really cool to hear him adapt to another sound.

It's a record that breaks down the walls of the rock genre, and fans of both bands should appreciate it.

Rating: 4/5

1. It Doesn't Seem to Matter
2. Goodbye***
3. Generation
4. A Better Place*
5. Non Stop*
6. Disappear*
7. Stop Look and Listen
8. Ain't Enough
9. Father Figure
10. Leave It
11. This Wasn't Supposed to Happen

Life Starts Now

Oh September...

Three Days Grace will release their third studio album "Life Starts Now" on September 22nd, 2009! Woohoo! The first single "Break" will hit radio in a few weeks. The album was also produced by Howard Benson.

There is some great music coming your way in September 2009.

Peaches for Lump

The year was 1995 and the Presidents of the United States of American ruled the world. Come on, you obviously remember these tunes...

September 29th, 2009

This day will be hectic for me as three of my favourite bands will be releasing an album.

THIS JUST IN!!!!

Breaking Benjamin will be releasing their fourth studio album entitled "Dear Agony" (sounds a tad emo) on September 29th, 2009. Their first single "I Will Not Bow" will hit radio airwaves August 17th. WOOHOO! I can't wait to hear some new shit from BB.

Also, like the previous post -Default will be releasing "Comes and Goes" AND Alice In Chains will release "Black Gives Way To Blue." Save up some cash folks! Rock is on its way baby!

Comes and Goes

Canadian rockers Default, will finally be releasing their long-awaited fourth album "Comes and Goes" on September 29th, 2009! First single "All Over Me" is currently #20 on iTunes Canadian Singles. Keep buying/requesting it on iTunes and local radio stations! (Sorry for the small image)

Tracklisting
1. All Over Me
2. Caught In The…
3. Comes And Goes
4. Fascination
5. Goodbye
6. Hold Onto You
7. A Little Too Late
8. Show Me
9. Supposed To Be
10. Turn It On
11. Yesterday’s Song