Review of fox news election map::Why should the Democrats not participate in the house ...
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Here are the discs that shook the foundations in 2008. Hip-Hop grew up a bit, heavy metal rocked both the underground and the mainstream and indie rock lived up to most (if not all of its hype and pop and alternative proved their staying. Add these discs to your collection today!! 12.) Nas-Nas This year Nas truly represented hip-hop with all of its issues, problems and artistry. He tried to name his latest disc ni**er and his record company stopped him. He called Tiger Woods a sellout and then recorded an underground tune called Ni**er with the old Dr, Pepper jingle as the hook. When it comes to delivery and cadences Nas is truly untouchable and his wordplay is remarkable. Lyrically however, Nas is just not as insightful as he or his fans think he is and at times, he comes off as very short sighted when trying to speak of the politics of the day. He takes Fox News to task (Sly Fox), proclaims to be the savior of hip-hop (Hero) and pokes fun at stereotypes (Fried Chicken) but when he tries to hit upon the issues of the moment, Nas becomes more of a follower than a leader in the genre. 11.) The 88 - Not Only But Also If you watch Television sitcoms or enjoy a typical "chick-flick" now and again, then you have heard the music of The 88. The bands major label debut showcases a maturity in both songwriting and performance. The three core members (Adam Merin, Keith Slettedahl, and Anthony Zimmitti) are at the top of their game as they celebrate the wonderful yet complex world of boy meets girl with exuberance (Go, Go, Go), melancholy ( No One) and passion (Love You Anytime). If you are looking for a pop band in the classic sense of the word (Pet Sounds era Beach Boys, The Kinks) look no further than The 88. 10.) The Knux -Remind Me In 3 Days If The White Stripes and Outkast formed a band they would sound exactly like the Knux. This rap duo from New Orleans brings an authentic, dirty, indie rock sound to their brand of spaced out hip-hop. The duo is musically all over the map as they reference LL Cool J and Iggy Pop on the seventeen tracks that make up their Interscope debut. One listen to the Knux brand of hip-hop and you'll be trading in your bling for chuck taylors in no time. 9.) Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend This new young band from the east coast has had more buzz around them than a beekeeper in the Sahara. Their self titled disc lives up to most if not all of the hype. The band mixes an Afro-Pop sensibility with their tight, quick indie-rock tunes and they pepper their sound with a classical feel. They may be too young to remember The Jam but the similarities with both song structure and song writing are striking even as the band carves out its own distinctive sound. Look for this young upstart group to wow the crowds at next years Coachella festival. 8.) Duffy - Rockferry When Rockferry dropped earlier this year many pegged Duffy as Amy Winehouse lite. Then she stepped in it when she was quoted in Spin magazine as saying there was no good soul music created in the late 70's. Misguided quote aside, Rockferry is a stirring collection of modern day, heartfelt soul that has its roots firmly grounded in the 60's. Duffy takes her cues from Dusty Springfield and gives a "heart on her sleeve" performance on each track. One listen and you'll find yourself weeping as you leave to meet the Welsh songstress down on "Warwick Avenue" 7.) The Roots - The Rising Down The Roots came alive once again to give hip-hop another serious, musical and lyrical shot in the arm. This disc (much like their last two releases) is a socially conscious party with the group waxing philosophical on a number of political topics while maintaining the funky groove they are known for. Questlove leads his band masterfully while MC Black Thought comes into his own as a powerful and vibrant lyricist, as he throws down on the war in Iraq, the election and global warming. Black Thought rants that his band is" part Melle Mel part Van Halen" and he's never been more correct! With such serious social commentary, it would have been genius for The Roots to include the track Birthday Girl, recorded with Fall Out Boy vocalist Patrick Stump just to mix things up a bit. Alas, that gem got cut from the record at the last minute. Word on the street is the group will curtail their tour schedule to be the house band for Jimmy Fallon's late night talk show. Let's hope this is just a rumor. Hip-Hop needs this vital band to keep pushing the genre forward. 6.) Atmosphere -When Life Gives You Lemons, Paint That Sh*t Gold The kings of introspective hip-hop returned with their most ambitious work yet. Slug and Ant put together a disc of hip-hop tunes that veered quickly off the standard rap music grid. Instead of waxing poetic on his own issues and short comings, MC Slug becomes a storyteller of sorts and gives us tales of survival, loss and hope with the main protagonists being everyday people just trying to get by. Beat maker Ant fills the space with 80's styled synths, blues styled piano and even hints of country! The group broke out of their indie-underground existence this year. Let's hope the lemon to gold ratio continues in '09. 5.) MURS - MURS for President Hip-Hop had it's own candidate for change this year and his name was MURS. Whether it has been with Living Legends or on his own, MURS has proven to be an introspective, enigmatic MC. He's from the hood but he does not glorify it. He has a moral center but won't beat you over the head with it. On his latest disc MURS rhymes about life on the road (Road is My Religion), Relationships (Break Up (The OJ Song)) and the history of hip-hop (The Science). MURS for President puts indie hip-hop on the map and makes Lynwood California's favorite son a contender for hip-hop greatness. 4.) Slipknot - All Hope Is Gone Without a doubt Slipknot might be one of the heaviest and most theatrical metal bands on the scene today. With several guitarists, percussionists and yes a dj they are also one of loudest! The band's latest disc sounds like the soundtrack to the apocalypse as the tracks smash, burn and pummel the listener. Songs like "Breathing in Sulfur", "Dead Memories", "Gematria" and "Psychosocial" combine a brutal relentless attack with (believe it or not) contemporary melodic hard rock. This is due in part to the naturally, pitch shifting vocals of Corey Taylor. Taylor can growl "cookie monster" styled vocals one minute and effortlessly sing a melodic line in the same song without sacrificing the heaviness of the music. All Hope Is Gone has all the makings of a metal classic. The end of the world never sounded so brutal and beautiful. 3.) Metallica - Death Magnetic Metallica came back this year with their best body of work since Master of Puppets. The band worked with producer Rick Rubin and from one listen to the disc its clear that Rubin had one goal in mind; bring back the Metallica we have grown to know, love and fear. Kirk Hammet sounds like a man possessed as he solos (yes, he is playing guitar solos again) over the brutal riffs laid down by James Hetfield. There is a raw back to basics feel on this disc that never once feels contrived. If you have doubted this foursome in the past due to their last, un-even releases, Death Magnetic will make you a believer again. 2.) The Kings of Leon - Only By The Night The King's of Leon are a quintessential American rock and roll band with southern rock underpinnings. This year the band went through a make over of sorts and combined their southern rock feel with a musical aesthetic reminiscent of U2. Caleb Followill still posses a voice brimming with gut bucket soul and guitarist (and fellow family member) Mathew Followill makes his guitar dance around the vocals and fills the space with subtle textures to give the music a modern day edge and feel. The band shines on tunes like "Sex On Fire" and they come together neatly on "Revelry". The group plays arenas in Europe but only commands mid-size venues in the states. In the new year, let's hope "The King's" find a bigger audience in their own home country. 1.) TV On The Radio - Dear Science It doesn't get more bold or daring than TV On The Radio's latest release. Dear Science is a masterful collection of songs that can only be represented by one word; change. On Dear Science, the band brings together dance music, 80's new wave, and barber style quartet harmonies for a somber, sober celebration of all things that exemplify change. The song "Halfway Home" rocks with a sense of urgency and purpose while "Family Tree" is a somber almost funeral like dirge dealing with ones heritage and the past. In many ways the disc itself celebrates the hope of this past years election and reminds the listener of the the very real issues of the day. There is no denying that TVOTR has pushed the idea of alternative music forward by simply deconstructing it and putting it back together. Join TVOTR in their science experiment as they masterfully bring together the problems and the dance party in one fatal swoop. |
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