M+M Monday XLIV – MUSE in concert
I have talked in the past how MUSE was the band I wanted to see the most in concert! Thanks to a good friend, I was able to see them on March 5th at Madison Square Garden. The seats were amazing, as was the show! They are probably the best live band out there today! [...]
M+M Monday XLI – Pearl Jam’s ‘Backspacer’
I have been a fan of Pearl Jam since their first record, Ten! But I haven’t been the biggest lover of their music over their last 3 studio albums. But their new album, Backspacer, is their best album since 1998′s ‘Yield’. Their are some great melodies, well written lyrics and it all is great from [...]
M+M Monday XL – Muse’s ‘The Resistance’
I’ve become a huge fan of MUSE over the past 2 years! They are a band that blends a lot of styles of music and really knows how to rock. I have yet had the fortune to see them live…hopefully this week! But I’ve heard live songs, seen a live concert on DVD and read [...]
M+M Monday XXXIX – Guitar Hero 5
It is that time of year again…when a new Guitar Hero game comes out. This time it was Guitar Hero 5. They were (or still are) running a special that when you buy this game, you get Guitar Hero Van Halen for free! Cannot beat that offer! When I first started playing this, in expert [...]
M+M Monday XXXVI – Muse’s new singles!
You may have caught on a Monday in the past that Muse is one of my favorite bands lately. They are actually the band I would like to see the most! They will be in NJ next month with U2. I’m sure I am the only one who doesn’t care as much about U2. Wish [...]
M+M Monday XXXIII – Suicide Machines
The mid ’90′s, in college, introduced me to ska and punk music. Pietasters, Reel Big Fish, Less than Jake, etc. More on the punk/hardcore punk side was the Suicide Machines. Their music was fast, furious and fun for me. After their first 3 records, with their first ‘Destruction by Definition’ being my favorite, it is [...]
M+M Monday XXXI – Guitar Hero Metallica
I’ve played almost every ‘guitar’ music game that has come out for playstation 2 (with the exeption of AC/DC, Rock Band 2 or some of the track packs for rock band). And I have always favored Guitar Hero over Rock Band. With Guitar Hero Metallica, I think this is the best music game made for [...]
M+M Monday XXIX – PT Walkley
Back in January, I heard a song by PT Walkley called ‘Somebody’. It was very different than what is played today. After a few listens, I fell in love with the song. Lyrics were great and the music was too! I have yet to purchase his CD, but sounds like it is a musical movie [...]
M+M Monday XXVIII – Downset
I think music is great since you can find a particular band, singer or song for your current mood. Or a mood you want to get into. Ever since I started playing ice hockey again last year, as well as going to the gym more often this year, I like music that gets my adreniline [...]
M+M Monday XXIV – Guitar Hero World Tour
I’ve been anxiously awaiting Guitar Hero World Tour for quite some time now. Since holding us over with the Aerosmith version of Guitar Hero this summer, I couldn’t wait to ‘rock on’ with more tracks. This game doesn’t disappoint! There are a ton of songs and alot of great ones to play to. Three of [...]
M+M Monday XXI – Ray LaMontagne
It has been over a month since my last music/movie post. So I figured I should get it going again. Lately, I’ve been in awe of Ray LaMontagne voice. It has such passion, pain, excitement, love, honesty, etc. To me, it is an instrument in itself. Put it with a great acoustic song and powerful [...]
Go vote and help us ‘Rise’!
I’m embarrased to say I have never voted before, until today. My roommate from college, Jake (a political science major), gave me plenty of talks about why I should. I guess I needed to grow up, have a family, own a home and have our own business to realize how much it effects me. I’m [...]
M+M Monday XX – My Chemical Romance
A couple years ago, while in my coporate cubicle, occasionaly I would listen to Seton Hall’s Pirate Radio. Looking back, I should have listened more and will hopefully get to listen more once I check out the programming schedule. It is a great station because it plays music I like, never heard of and can’t [...]
M+M Monday XII – Pearl Jam
I think a few of my first music purchases on tape were Duran Duran’s ‘Rio’, Beastie Boys ‘Licensed to Ill’ and as gifts, Michael Jacksons ‘Thriller’ and Bruce Springsteens ‘Born in the USA’. But no tape/CD affected me more as did Pearl Jam’s ‘Ten’. As you can see, my taste in music was a little [...]
M+M Monday XI – The Pietasters
Still in summer, so some more happy Ska music. Not familiar with Ska? Look in Wikipedia. My brother introduced me to The Pietasters way back in his college days. Seen them a few times, most recently last November. It was a great small, intimate show with Erika getting on stage during the last song and [...]
M+M Monday X – Lucy on XM Radio
I’ve had XM Radio for a year or two now, thank to my wife! I mostly listen to Ethel (current alternative/rock) and maybe some of the other rock or classic rock channels. Just last week, I changed to Lucy (channel 54). It is labeled as 90′s Alternative Rock and ‘the soundtrack to your life?’. Well, [...]
M+M Monday VI – Mad Caddies
A recent wedding, Adriana and Sam, had a song from the Mad Caddies that reminded me how great they are. But I’ve only really listened to their first 2 or 3 albums and have not heard any of their newer music. But you have to check out their first album, Quality Soft Core. AWESOME!
M+M Monday IV – Aerosmith
Well, this is a half Aerosmith and half guitar hero post. Yesterday, Guitar Hero Aerosmith was released! Although I am not the biggest fan of Aerosmith, I love the guitar hero games! But gotta say I am a little disappointed with the game. Played through ‘hard’ last night and am not too impressed with the [...]
M+M Monday II – Weezer
Last week, Weezer released their latest ‘color’ album, Red. I can remember hearing ‘Undone (the Sweater Song)’ way back in the days when MTV played actual music videos. Think it was on their ’120 minutes’ program. Their first album, the blue album, is just perfect from beginning to end! I’ve been hearing ‘Pork and Beans’ [...]
M+M Monday – Less than Jake
It has been a while since I wrote a post about a movie or anything music related. So, I will be writing every Monday about a band, song or movie. Music and movies are two of my favorite things besides my wife, kids, photography, the outdoors and hockey. With summer upon us and the scorching [...]
Sigur Ros
Looking for some different music to listen to than rap, rock or pop? Then check out the Icelandic band Sigur Ros. Some very different music, but their sound is relaxing and soothing! Who cares if you do not know what your saying? The music is beautiful enough. And if you really want to know, that [...]
The band you want to see the most?
It’s an easy question for me to answer, MUSE! I fell in love with them a while ago and the more I listen to them, the more they are pulling away as my favorite band. They have such a diverse range of music and musical abilities. I have yet to find a song on all [...]
Vampire Weekend
Another band with a weird/interesting name. I heard a song from them on Ethel on XM radio recently. They said something like they were the most blogged or talked about band on the internet. Not sure if it is true, but their songs are catchy! Go to Vampire Weekend and listen to ‘M79′. Cool, different [...]
Artic Monkeys
Yes, you read the title right! I’ve been listening alot to a band called the Artic Monkeys. I am anxiously waiting for them to come back to the US! We’ve seen them on a show on RaveHD called Later…with Jools Holland. Their music is very catchy and energized, but they are sooooooo young! Here’s a [...]
