Kissing the Beehive at Mount Zoomer

The new Wolf Parade album now out on the prowl. Despite its confusing album art, At Mount Zoomer (former titled Kissing the Beehive) is more straightforward rock from the Canadian quartet. There are definitely some callbacks to Apologies to the Queen Mary on a few of these tracks, but you definitely hear a lot of experimental side of Spencer Krug's Sunset Rubdown along with the more slower, laidback side of Dan Boeckner's Handsome Furs on this album. Highlights for me include Call It A Ritual (can be listened on their myspace) and the almost 11 minute album finisher Kissing the Beehive. I can't wait till July 24th when they stop by Dallas.

Here is their music video for I'll Believe in Anything off of Apologies; it's a great example of their whimsy and quirkiness.

More Video Flashbacks

I couldn't resist. I mean, being right in the middle of exams, do you seriously expect me to study? ...'nuff said.

The Church - Reptile
This song is catchy as hell. When I first listened to Starfish I had a hard time understanding how "Under the Milkyway" was their hit single from that album, while "Reptile" was so much better and had catchier hooks.



Echo and the Bunnymen - Lips Like Sugar
My favorite Echo and the Bunnymen song off of Songs to Learn and Sing. This video might also be NSWF; even though it's only really a woman's suggestive tongue movements in the background, I think it might be borderline soft porn. Personally, it makes me a little uncomfortable. But well, you can decide for yourself and let me know.

Triple Power Video Flashback

It's been almost a month, I know. I'm sorry. In return, here's a triple dose of video flashbacks.

Concrete Blonde - God is a Bullet
Johnette Napolitano's voice makes this song, they're some of of the most powerful vocals I have heard. She also does a lot name dropping.



The Mission UK - Wasteland
I tried to find the extended version of this song, which starts out with a verse of poetry, but I couldn't find it. So here's the normal edit.



The Runaways - Cherry Bomb
One of the most "in-your-face" songs I've heard. Definitely pumps me up to go kick some ass.



In my opinion, these are three timeless songs. I love them so much, they're total power ballads. Seeing as I feel powerful enough to smash a brick wall with my fist whenever I hear them. But I've never really quite attempted smashing a brick wall with my fist and I don't recommend that you do either.