Song: "Everything Is Awesome!" || Artist: Tegan and Sara feat. The Lonely Island || http://youtu.be/StTqXEQ2l-Y ||
Comments: Good morning, everyone? Is your day awesome yet? If not, this stupidly-catchy song will make it awesome. Why? Because this song is awesome. Legos are awesome. Your day is going to be awesome. And probably full of this song, because it's just that catchy. This cornerstone of the soundtrack for The Lego Movie was done by Tegan and Sara, although it took me listening a few times to catch their influence. This song has a bit of everything -- up-beat pop tempos, a bit of rap thanks to The Lonely Island, a brief dubstep break, and catchy lyrics. I don't believe that The Lego Movie was made just for kids, and even if it was, I don't care. It was a great movie, and I love this song.
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Stuck In My Skull 497 -- "Everything Is Awesome!"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Friday, March 7, 2014 | 3/07/2014 07:39:00 AM
Stuck In My Skull 488 -- "99 Problems"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, January 27, 2014 | 1/27/2014 08:49:00 AM
Song: "99 Problems" [Explicit] || Artist: Jay-Z || http://youtu.be/OEHSRgwvbcI ||
Comments: Hello, everyone! I was originally going to write an entry on "Brand New Day" from the musical Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, but I quickly realized that I've already written about it. I clicked back to the main Youtube page and saw this song sitting there, and quickly realized this speaks nicely to my day thus far -- lots of things going wrong. Most people have heard at least one line from this song, but I've found that most haven't actually heard the entire song. For those who haven't, listen to it -- it's actually a very different song than most people think. The lyrics deal with racism and racist police, and don't actually have anything to do with girl problems as implied by the chorus. Also, it's a pretty darn good song; It's well-produced, catchy as heck, and I like it. Give it a listen!
Stuck In My Skull 458 -- "Stunner"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 | 9/17/2013 06:40:00 AM
Song: "Stunner" || Artist: dan le sac vs Scroobius Pip || http://youtu.be/aFSD2IvXecs ||
My failure to pay them attention has been a great and terrible mistake. This song just came out of nowhere, smacked me in the face, sat me down, and taught me a lesson in good music.This song is intentionally aggressive and abrasive, and yet is sounds perfect. This music is angry, the tunes of a burned lover, a scorned beau. The lyrics are deep and angry, full of hate and irony. "Ain't saying I love ya but I probably could / ... have!" God, I love this track. It's so simple in its instrumentation. So angry in its lyrics. So dark. So beautiful. I cant' get enough. Go listen, now.
Stuck In My Skull 407 -- "Can't Hold Us"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Thursday, May 2, 2013 | 5/02/2013 09:09:00 AM
Song: "Can't Hold Us" || Artist: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton || http://youtu.be/2zNSgSzhBfM (official music video) || http://youtu.be/bgjwAZ9TR3U (live in studio) ||
Comments: Hello, everyone! I do hope you're enjoying your day, wherever you are. Where I am, it's a beautiful day, and I feel amazing. I feel unstoppable. Indestructible. Like nothing can hold me. (Sorry, couldn't resist.) Anyway, this song is fantastic. It's instrumentation is a pleasant blend of piano, strings, and brass, with a drum and/or drum machine laying the beats. The lyrics are upbeat, and put a smile on my face. The vocalizations by Ray Dalton really make this song, I think. Given the choice, I actually prefer the live version recorded in the KEXP studios over the music video, just because I hate having to wait around for the song to start. That being said, the video is thought-provoking and worth a watch. Enjoy!
Stuck In My Skull 403: Songs Revisited, Part 4 -- "Thou Shalt Always Kill"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Thursday, April 18, 2013 | 4/18/2013 05:00:00 AM
Songs Revisited, Part 4 || Song: "Thou Shalt Always Kill" || Artist: dan le sac vs Scroobius Pip || http://youtu.be/CWrMGXwhFLk ||
Comments: Hello, all, and welcome to the conclusion of Songs Revisited week! I figured I'd go way back and revisit Entry 3, where I talked about this strange, wonderful song. dan le sac is the producer of this song -- the instrumentation is his work, and the rapping is the work of Scroobius Pip. I have no idea where either of them get their inspiration, but I want some of whatever they're on. DLS's work is fabulous. His weird version of electronic music is truly unlike anything I've heard, from it's weird intro all the way through it's equally odd out-tro. Throughout this uptempo track, Scroobius Pip is dropping common sense all over the place, and let me tell you, it's good to hear. I hate to end the week on such a non-descriptive note, but I truly don't know what else to say. The weird instrumentation melds perfectly with the common sense, and a great track was born. Check it out!
Stuck In My Skull 397 -- "Mercy"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Thursday, March 28, 2013 | 3/28/2013 08:23:00 AM
Song: "Mercy" || Artist: Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz || http://youtu.be/7Dqgr0wNyPo ||
Comments: Oh, this song. The video is SFW, but the lyrics aren't -- heads up on that one. Musically, the song is pretty interesting. I'm definitely a fan of the minimalist construction of the beat and instrumentation. The intro and bridge vocals are sampled from someone named "Fuzzy Jones" who I've never heard of, but will probably start looking for. I think using that sample in the intro actually works really well, and sets the tone of the song. The video is pretty interesting. The black and white colorization gives the video a touch of class, and the constantly moving camera and the constantly-reappearing artists gives it a touch of class. I'm not a fan of the lyrics -- braggadocio really does nothing for me -- but the song is still pretty good. I'm always entertained how tracks like this generally feature rappers bragging about their foreign-made items -- Swiss watches and foreign cars seem to be a favourite. Enjoy!
Stuck In My Skull 369 -- "Roses"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Friday, January 18, 2013 | 1/18/2013 12:00:00 AM
Song: "Roses" || Artist: Outkast || http://youtu.be/f9lkxq7tGuY ||
[youtube http://youtu.be/f9lkxq7tGuY]
Comments: Oh, this song. I have to thank Amanda here for showing me this song originally. While Outkast generally isn't my kind of sound, I admit that this song is tongue-in-cheek lyrical excellence with a catchy beat to back it up. I highly recommend it. Enjoy, and enjoy the weekend!
Remember: On Monday, we'll be at stuckinmyskull.blogspot.com!
[youtube http://youtu.be/f9lkxq7tGuY]
Comments: Oh, this song. I have to thank Amanda here for showing me this song originally. While Outkast generally isn't my kind of sound, I admit that this song is tongue-in-cheek lyrical excellence with a catchy beat to back it up. I highly recommend it. Enjoy, and enjoy the weekend!
Remember: On Monday, we'll be at stuckinmyskull.blogspot.com!
Stuck In My Skull 357: 90s Week, Part 3 — “U Can't Touch This”
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 | 1/02/2013 12:00:00 AM
90's Week, Part 3 || Song: "U Can't Touch This" || Artist: MC Hammer || http://youtu.be/otCpCn0l4Wo ||
[youtube http://youtu.be/otCpCn0l4Wo]
Comments: It might be 2013, but it's still the 90's here at Stuck In My Skull! And we're so awesome that you can't touch this. I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist the pun. This song is so original it was the genre setter, and we're still talking about it all these years later. Normally, I like to try to describe the songs I write about, but chances are, you've probably heard it. Go listen again, and enjoy the nostalgia!
[youtube http://youtu.be/otCpCn0l4Wo]
Comments: It might be 2013, but it's still the 90's here at Stuck In My Skull! And we're so awesome that you can't touch this. I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist the pun. This song is so original it was the genre setter, and we're still talking about it all these years later. Normally, I like to try to describe the songs I write about, but chances are, you've probably heard it. Go listen again, and enjoy the nostalgia!
Stuck In My Skull 352 -- "Thrift Shop"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 | 12/26/2012 12:00:00 AM
Song: "Thrift Shop" || Artist: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz || http://youtu.be/QK8mJJJvaes ||
[youtube http://youtu.be/QK8mJJJvaes]
Comments: Hello, everyone! Hope you all had a good Christmas (if that's your thing) or other holiday/normal day. Somebody suggested that I listen to this song forever ago, and now that I have, I realize I should have made time to do so sooner. And I feel really bad, because I don't remember who told me! Whoever you are, please please please message me and I'll credit you! Anyway, song. Song is hilarious. And true. If you think Goodwill is lower-class, icky, or generally not worth it, you are so wrong. I personally have gotten a suit and a tuxedo from thrift shops, and they were dirt cheap. I also found an old computer there the other day. Sure, it's missing some stuff, but it was $6... and the RAM is selling for $16 on ebay. And on that note, enjoy the song!
[youtube http://youtu.be/QK8mJJJvaes]
Comments: Hello, everyone! Hope you all had a good Christmas (if that's your thing) or other holiday/normal day. Somebody suggested that I listen to this song forever ago, and now that I have, I realize I should have made time to do so sooner. And I feel really bad, because I don't remember who told me! Whoever you are, please please please message me and I'll credit you! Anyway, song. Song is hilarious. And true. If you think Goodwill is lower-class, icky, or generally not worth it, you are so wrong. I personally have gotten a suit and a tuxedo from thrift shops, and they were dirt cheap. I also found an old computer there the other day. Sure, it's missing some stuff, but it was $6... and the RAM is selling for $16 on ebay. And on that note, enjoy the song!
Stuck In My Skull 349 -- "Love Lockdown"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 | 12/19/2012 03:57:00 AM
Song: "Love Lockdown" || Artist: Kanye West || http://youtu.be/HZwMX6T5Jhk ||
[youtube http://youtu.be/HZwMX6T5Jhk]
Comments: Alright, I'm going to do my level best to not rephrase and rehash what every music critic and has already said about this song -- especially since they said it years ago then this song came out, and I'm behind the curve. Some things, though, can't be avoided. Putting on my Pitchfork hat, I have to say that the tribal drums aesthetic is excellent, as is the minimalist beat. Apparently this album (808s and Heartbreak -- thanks Amanda for giving it to me!) is the first album in which Kanye really uses Auto-Tune. That surprised me to discover, since he could write the book on the proper and tasteful application of that oft-lampooned technology. He uses it to do some tasteful shifts of tone in the song, but more interestingly, he uses Auto-Tune to add distortion to his voice in a really excellent way for a really nice effect that's in that just-right spot between obvious and subtle. The song is lyrically a bit cliched, but he puts a nice spin on things by actually attempting to deal with his relationship failures. More importantly, his attempt to not drag everyone else down and "...keep a secret code / So everybody else don't have to know" is really interesting. It gives it the realism that this biographical track deserves, and it really speaks to me.
As to the video, I think the tribal aspect might be a tad overdone, but it's not bad. I would legitimately prefer to see more Kanye and fewer warriors in the video, but that's personal preference for emotion over bravado. The part that actually grabbed me (once I got over the dancing) was the spaceship (is that a spaceship?) at around 2:00. Anyway. Song is excellent. Video is excellent. If you haven't seen/heard it lately, give it a go. Enjoy!
[youtube http://youtu.be/HZwMX6T5Jhk]
Comments: Alright, I'm going to do my level best to not rephrase and rehash what every music critic and has already said about this song -- especially since they said it years ago then this song came out, and I'm behind the curve. Some things, though, can't be avoided. Putting on my Pitchfork hat, I have to say that the tribal drums aesthetic is excellent, as is the minimalist beat. Apparently this album (808s and Heartbreak -- thanks Amanda for giving it to me!) is the first album in which Kanye really uses Auto-Tune. That surprised me to discover, since he could write the book on the proper and tasteful application of that oft-lampooned technology. He uses it to do some tasteful shifts of tone in the song, but more interestingly, he uses Auto-Tune to add distortion to his voice in a really excellent way for a really nice effect that's in that just-right spot between obvious and subtle. The song is lyrically a bit cliched, but he puts a nice spin on things by actually attempting to deal with his relationship failures. More importantly, his attempt to not drag everyone else down and "...keep a secret code / So everybody else don't have to know" is really interesting. It gives it the realism that this biographical track deserves, and it really speaks to me.
As to the video, I think the tribal aspect might be a tad overdone, but it's not bad. I would legitimately prefer to see more Kanye and fewer warriors in the video, but that's personal preference for emotion over bravado. The part that actually grabbed me (once I got over the dancing) was the spaceship (is that a spaceship?) at around 2:00. Anyway. Song is excellent. Video is excellent. If you haven't seen/heard it lately, give it a go. Enjoy!
Stuck In My Skull 347 -- "The Real Slim Shady"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Monday, December 17, 2012 | 12/17/2012 05:02:00 AM
http://youtu.be/eJO5HU_7_1w
Song: "The Real Slim Shady" || Artist: Eminem || http://youtu.be/eJO5HU_7_1w ||
Comments: Sorry about the lateness of today's post. I promise, after the holidays things will be more regular. I don't know why I had this song stuck in my head, but I definitely did. It's weird, it's freaky, and it's definitely some vintage Eminem.
On a completely unrelated note, Wordpress looks different now, and the New Post screen has changed. Let me know if this looks any different!
Song: "The Real Slim Shady" || Artist: Eminem || http://youtu.be/eJO5HU_7_1w ||
Comments: Sorry about the lateness of today's post. I promise, after the holidays things will be more regular. I don't know why I had this song stuck in my head, but I definitely did. It's weird, it's freaky, and it's definitely some vintage Eminem.
On a completely unrelated note, Wordpress looks different now, and the New Post screen has changed. Let me know if this looks any different!
Stuck In My Skull 335 -- "Homecoming"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 | 11/27/2012 12:00:00 AM
Song: "Homecoming" || Artist: Kanye West || http://youtu.be/LQ488QrqGE4 ||
[youtube http://youtu.be/LQ488QrqGE4]
Comments: Of all the unexpected combinations of artists, Kanye West and Chris Martin of Coldplay fame. Wow. Didn't see that one coming. Err, came. This song actually came out quite awhile ago, and I'm just behind the times. Regardless of relevance, this song is actually pretty good. It's a sound I'm not used to hearing in rap, and it's hook-- sung by Chris Martin-- is fabulous. Check this song out!
[youtube http://youtu.be/LQ488QrqGE4]
Comments: Of all the unexpected combinations of artists, Kanye West and Chris Martin of Coldplay fame. Wow. Didn't see that one coming. Err, came. This song actually came out quite awhile ago, and I'm just behind the times. Regardless of relevance, this song is actually pretty good. It's a sound I'm not used to hearing in rap, and it's hook-- sung by Chris Martin-- is fabulous. Check this song out!
Stuck In My Skull 331-- "Gangnam Style 2 Legit 2 Quit Mashup"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 | 11/20/2012 12:00:00 AM
Song: "Gangnam Style 2 Legit 2 Quit Mashup" || Artists: PSY and MC Hammer || http://youtu.be/l0mUOHXEKmY ||
[youtube http://youtu.be/l0mUOHXEKmY]
Comments: I'm really beginning to think that I should have watched the American Music Awards this weekend. Thanks to Miriah for tossing this at me. One of the things I really love about PSY is his incredible stage presence. This dude monopolizes the stage whenever he steps on to it, and to this point, I thought that anyone doing a duet with him was an utter waste of time because they'd be marginalized into irrelevancy. I would be wrong. It turns out MC Hammer can keep up. I know nothing about MC Hammer besides that he is responsible for the ubiquitous "Stop! ... Hammer time!" line, but I have a feeling I should be looking him up now. Anyway, this is excellent. Take a look!
[youtube http://youtu.be/l0mUOHXEKmY]
Comments: I'm really beginning to think that I should have watched the American Music Awards this weekend. Thanks to Miriah for tossing this at me. One of the things I really love about PSY is his incredible stage presence. This dude monopolizes the stage whenever he steps on to it, and to this point, I thought that anyone doing a duet with him was an utter waste of time because they'd be marginalized into irrelevancy. I would be wrong. It turns out MC Hammer can keep up. I know nothing about MC Hammer besides that he is responsible for the ubiquitous "Stop! ... Hammer time!" line, but I have a feeling I should be looking him up now. Anyway, this is excellent. Take a look!
Stuck In My Skull 325-- "No Church in the Wild" [NSFW]
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Friday, November 9, 2012 | 11/09/2012 12:00:00 AM
Song: "No Church in the Wild" || Artist: Kanye West and Jay-Z || http://youtu.be/FJt7gNi3Nr4 ||
[youtube http://youtu.be/FJt7gNi3Nr4]
Comments: I have been listening to this song on repeat for the last several hours, and I love it. The longer I listen to Kanye, the more I realize that while I don't really think much of his lifestyle or attitude, he really is a gifted artist. This song is just amazing, and the video hits you right in your sense of rebellion. Take a look, folks, but perhaps not at work.
Entry 295-- "Rock That S#!+"
Written By amandathepanda on Friday, September 21, 2012 | 9/21/2012 11:03:00 AM
Song: "Rock That S#!+" || Artist: Kublakai || http://youtu.be/qByK-FSg29k ||
Comments: Hello everybody! Amanda here! Sorry for the lateness of the entry but things are a tad hectic around here. A friend of mine played this song for me last night and I couldn't get over how unbelievably awesome it is. The rap is half clever, amusing diss and half party anthem. Apart from how sick the song is and that's he a talented Seattle-based MC, I don't know much about Kublakai. I will definitely be keeping up with his career from now on though. Enjoy!
Comments: Hello everybody! Amanda here! Sorry for the lateness of the entry but things are a tad hectic around here. A friend of mine played this song for me last night and I couldn't get over how unbelievably awesome it is. The rap is half clever, amusing diss and half party anthem. Apart from how sick the song is and that's he a talented Seattle-based MC, I don't know much about Kublakai. I will definitely be keeping up with his career from now on though. Enjoy!
Entry 189-- "Payphone"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 | 4/24/2012 06:42:00 AM
Song: "Payphone"
Artist: Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa
http://youtu.be/5FlQSQuv_mg
Comments: Heads up, the lyrics are mildly NSFW and are onscreen in the video. That being said, thanks to Miriah for telling me about this song. It's quite excellent, and I never would have expected a pairing of Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa. It works well, though, and the song is definitely worth a listen. Enjoy!
Edit 5/15/12: Official video is out!
http://youtu.be/KRaWnd3LJfs
Artist: Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa
http://youtu.be/5FlQSQuv_mg
Comments: Heads up, the lyrics are mildly NSFW and are onscreen in the video. That being said, thanks to Miriah for telling me about this song. It's quite excellent, and I never would have expected a pairing of Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa. It works well, though, and the song is definitely worth a listen. Enjoy!
Edit 5/15/12: Official video is out!
http://youtu.be/KRaWnd3LJfs
Entry 189-- "Payphone"
Song: "Payphone"
Artist: Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa
http://youtu.be/5FlQSQuv_mg
Comments: Heads up, the lyrics are mildly NSFW and are onscreen in the video. That being said, thanks to Miriah for telling me about this song. It's quite excellent, and I never would have expected a pairing of Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa. It works well, though, and the song is definitely worth a listen. Enjoy!
Edit 5/15/12: Official video is out!
http://youtu.be/KRaWnd3LJfs
Artist: Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa
Comments: Heads up, the lyrics are mildly NSFW and are onscreen in the video. That being said, thanks to Miriah for telling me about this song. It's quite excellent, and I never would have expected a pairing of Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa. It works well, though, and the song is definitely worth a listen. Enjoy!
Edit 5/15/12: Official video is out!
http://youtu.be/KRaWnd3LJfs
Entry 6-- "Day 'N' Night"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 | 7/19/2011 04:16:00 PM
Song: "Day 'N' Night"
Artist: Kid Cudi
http://youtu.be/VrDfSZ_6f4U
Comments: This is an excellent song, with a provoking video. Quite honestly, not much more to say. Good beat, gets stuck in my head, and I'm too tired to post more.
Artist: Kid Cudi
http://youtu.be/VrDfSZ_6f4U
Comments: This is an excellent song, with a provoking video. Quite honestly, not much more to say. Good beat, gets stuck in my head, and I'm too tired to post more.
Entry 6-- "Day 'N' Night"
Song: "Day 'N' Night"
Artist: Kid Cudi
http://youtu.be/VrDfSZ_6f4U
Comments: This is an excellent song, with a provoking video. Quite honestly, not much more to say. Good beat, gets stuck in my head, and I'm too tired to post more.
Artist: Kid Cudi
http://youtu.be/VrDfSZ_6f4U
Comments: This is an excellent song, with a provoking video. Quite honestly, not much more to say. Good beat, gets stuck in my head, and I'm too tired to post more.
Entry 3-- "Thou Shalt Always Kill"
Written By Christopher Audiophile on Sunday, July 17, 2011 | 7/17/2011 07:27:00 PM
Song: "Thou Shalt Always Kill"
Artist: Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip
http://youtu.be/yoN6XfyQsr4
Comments: Another favourite of mine, this song is a long list of things that I (generally) agree with. Most importantly: Thou shalt not require Dan le Sac and Scroobius Pip to tell you these things. (Almost as important as "Thou Shalt Not Make Repetitive, Generic Comments on YouTube.") I should note that "kill" in this song is used in the sense of "I just killed that math test," and not "I just took a gun and killed that guy."
Artist: Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip
http://youtu.be/yoN6XfyQsr4
Comments: Another favourite of mine, this song is a long list of things that I (generally) agree with. Most importantly: Thou shalt not require Dan le Sac and Scroobius Pip to tell you these things. (Almost as important as "Thou Shalt Not Make Repetitive, Generic Comments on YouTube.") I should note that "kill" in this song is used in the sense of "I just killed that math test," and not "I just took a gun and killed that guy."
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