The Way I Fell In, The Morning Of's 2010 Release

The best experiences are those that come by surprise and often never expected. The better a band's production, the more likely they will sound like a grown up band and maturity is a sign of knowing the industry in some fashion or another. I've heard all songs released on EPs and full-length albums by The Morning Of since their first EP. They're a pop rock band with piano-esque sound and a saturday morning approach to music.



The Way I Fell In is certainly a result of utter surprise. I wasn't anticipating anything from The Morning Of aside from a national tour, which is still expected. It still doesn't register to me that this band is the same one I heard back in 2007. They have a build up process, they start a song with a slower, mellow sound and built it up with guitars and the bass kicking in precisely to elevate the piano from a backing instrument to an overture toward the chorus. "Cobwebs And Cables" reminisces the quickly passing summer along with an emo touch in the lyrics. Eventually, leading into "The Time It Takes To Grow" and becoming an album that will finish up your summer with a lot of memories. It also brings in an additional instrument (a harmonica) for a further folksy sounding production. And if you're familiar with The Morning Of, their unique two-vocalist lyricism is one thing that's very attractive. If they're not able to pull through with both vocalist, the song doesn't make it. And surprisingly both, male and female, vocals sound trained thus far. One song in particular that caught my attention is "I Know You Know" which actually sounds more R&B than anything else to my ears, Jessica Leplon did a dope job on it!

Apart from the lyrics hinting toward a good morning, a great yesterday, and an anticipated tomorrow, The Morning Of make the album a twine of lyrics and sound into a sound that's very rare and original in this overtly hipster-fascinated world. There potential is still more than this but this is of course better than their previous records, and at the end of the album, that's what really matter. If improvement isn't present in the album, than it's usually worthless. 

If I had to recommend one album for your summer listening, this album would be it. It contains lyrics, sounds, and a feel for a happy and rememberable summer. 

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Stone Temple Pilots, The Self-titled Album

Almost 20 years behind them, Stone Temple Pilots have gone through grunge well into straight hard rock. Most bands, Stone Temple Pilots (STP) included, have changed a lot since the grunge era, and this is just something I've notice that bands go through. The guitar still splits STP from all the others.

The most I've heard from STP is this album. So my opinions will of course be biased and a bit outcasted. The self-titled album reminds me of the newest from Them Crooked Vultures. For some odd reason, "Between the Lines" sounds like a B-side to "Put Your Boots On" by U2.

The album is not going to be on any of my top 10 and it really is a lot less than what I had expected. Maybe here's my que for a discography session or a live performance?

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The Black Keys, Brothers

When I first heard solo music from Dan Auerbach, it really didn't hit the spot. This past weekend, I drove up from LA and on the way I was introduced to The Black Keys. 

Their music isn't the typical garage rock and indie rock I have heard recently which actually makes it more attractive. The blues-rock genre mix up actually goes so well I couldn't stop listening to this album. Today I got to get through the whole album and it really is a good record. 

I can't compare it much to any other music so I really am enlightened by it. Check out the song I've included if you're up for some good music. 

Day 67 (album 73)
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The Black Keys, Brothers

When I first heard solo music from Dan Auerbach, it really didn't hit the spot. This past weekend, I drove up from LA and on the way I was introduced to The Black Keys. 

Their music isn't the typical garage rock and indie rock I have heard recently which actually makes it more attractive. The blues-rock genre mix up actually goes so well I couldn't stop listening to this album. Today I got to get through the whole album and it really is a good record. 

I can't compare it much to any other music so I really am enlightened by it. Check out the song I've included if you're up for some good music. 

Day 67 (album 73)
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Listening to The Features after a live performance...

I got to see The Features perform live in San Francisco. I actually went to see Manchester Orchestra but along with two other bands, The Features were opening up for them. The band hasn't received much traction around the States and their type of music isn't very dominant in pop. Their whole tour was along with MO and the other bands. The band performs insanely well live. 

The album I checked out is called Some Kind of Salvation which is their latest full length album. It's well done and I like the sound of most songs. No complains about how they put it together. I recommend listening to the album all the way through because it's very connected (not in the concept album fashion).

It's a strong point to note that Kings of Leon are starting to imprint albums from the Midwest and Southern music scenes and The Features' Some Kind of Salvation was their first album of choice. This will give them a push toward the more dominant indie scenes. 

Day 60 (album 65)
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Julian Casablancas' Solo Isn't The Strokes

I've heard almost all albums by The Strokes, I just didn't give myself time to listen to Julian Casablancas' solo album. Casablancas is the lead vocalist for The Strokes. His album, Phrazes for the Young is the only full length album by him, released back in October of 2009. The album stretches his lyrics far away from The Strokes. He shines and screams just like you'd want to hear on some songs. Phrazes for the Young is might strong at best. But the album isn't any match for the work Julian Casablancas does with The Strokes. 

Day 57
Album 62
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The Genealogy of Pop/Rock Music [Infographic]

With incredible detail and creativity, this infographic is made by Reebee Garofalo. It takes music from 1955 all the way through 1978. 

 

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