Thursday, July 9th, 2009
by Steve Stevenson
Despite going through some tough times before they entered the music scene, 311 has managed to keep their heads focused on creating good music. Despite having troubles with their band line up and their struggle against poverty, they were able to see through and come out with great music.
All of their eight albums ranged from alternative to rap to funk to reggae to heavy metal. The success of their albums can be highly attributed to their extensive touring all over the US and other countries to promote their songs.
Their first album, Music, was released in 1993. Despite being released more than a decade ago, it can still command attention from fans all over. Its single Do You Right received fair airplay and reached number 27 on the Billboard Modern Rock Charts. But despite this, the album did not do very well when it comes to sales.
This is where one can be confused with identifying a successful song or album. Most of the times we only consider a song or record successful it does well in the charts or sells like pancakes. We also base an album’s success of its gold or platinum status or the number of nominations and awards it receive from award-giving bodies.
Success of a song or record is relative. It doesn’t have to always be at the top of the charts to be truly considered successful. Personally, it doesn’t matter if a record rules the airwaves or not, it’s the quality of the songs. A perfect example is 311’s Music.
With this record, the band compiled all of their LPs. Some of the songs included in the album are Do You Right, Feels So Good, and Fat Chance. These three tracks have been widely popular because of their amazing quality. The album as a whole is a very good listening experience. These are also constantly played during the band’s shows.
The album has a mix of relaxing tunes and upbeat songs that will make you want to get up and groove to the music. Nick Hexum was able to come up with great loud music, the kind that does not irritate you. Even though you are not a rock music fan, you will surely appreciate what 311 plays in the record. Tim Mahoney, Chad Sexton, SA MArtinez equally impress with their respective instruments. Collectively, they were able to create a good mixture of excellent tunes and great lyrics. The songs will definitely not disappoint you.
In summary, a record doesn’t have to rule the airwaves or sell millions of copies to be considered successful. As long as your songs have great quality and people love hearing it, you can call it a success. Just like 311’s Music, such things don’t matter. It is a great record, something you can play for months in your CD player. There is nothing else to say.
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Sunday, July 5th, 2009
by Shane Bascome
Listeners can only have two reactions to Britney Spears’ Womanizer single. You can either love or hate it. And for this writer, the reaction is definitely not the latter.
For years, fans have missed the kind of music only Britney Spears can give. And with the release of Blackout the album, the pop superstar announced to the world that she is back after a couple of tumultuous years. Her comeback was made official by a lackluster (and oftentimes lambasted) performance at the MTV VMAs where she did not appear to be in her element.
Blackout turned out to be her most unsuccessful album in her career. She then released a track from her upcoming album called Womanizer which seemed to have redeemed her from the mess she made at the MTV Awards. The track contained everything that is Britney Spears: funky, interesting, and catchy. It will make you dance and groove. You will experience last-song-syndrome after listening to it.
Even though the lyrics were not as deep as one would expect from someone who’s been in the business for a long time, they were relatable. Fans will be able to connect to the song because they understand what it is all about: a womanizer who’s been found out by the girl he likes. Womanizer, woman-womanizer You’re a womanizer Oh womanizer, Oh you’re a womanizer baby You, you, you are You, you, you are Womanizer, womanizer, womanizer. Now that he has been outed, the girl would not let him get even to first base. Nikesha Briscoe and Rapheal Akinyemi did a great job penning the words.
The composers of the song have infused the new trend in pop songs: futuristic sounds and electro-punk feel. It definitely added to the appeal of the song. But it would seem more suitable if the song is devoid of this and concentrated on sticking to the bubblegum pop genre, which is what Britney Spears is famous for.
But despite that, the song still sounds great. You can’t deny the fact that it is a hit. Britney has her elements in the song: nice lyric, phrasing, the distinctive vocals and tempo.
Most artists would like to come out with a different sounding records. Britney was among them (she had a collaboration with Madonna) but with this particular track, it seemed she went back a couple of steps. The way Womanizer was arranged (taking the futuristic sound away), it sounded like the kind of record she would sing years ago, but it is NOT an issue because it sounded great. It was wise to go back to basics after her hiatus because it re-solidified her hold in the pop scene.
There is really nothing much to say about this single except that it meets our expectations. We expect nothing from Britney Spears but good quality music, and that is what she just gave us with Womanizer.
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