Music Review: Franz Ferdinand - Tonight: Franz Ferdinand

After Franz Ferdinand's first self-titled ablum debuted in 2004, they had just 18 months to come up with new material for their second LP 2005's, "You Could Have It So Much Better." With that, Franz Ferdinand could have been forgiven for what people call a "sophmore slump" due to the time constraints. Personally, I wasn't that disappointed... but now over three and half years later the release of their third album 'Tonight' comes with a sort of anti-climatic ending to a long wait. While it comes off as an interesting mix of disco-revival, dance rock with an acoustic strip down vibe (I'm not even sure that just made any sense, but if you've listened to the album you'll know what I'm talking about), it still lacks the charm of their first LP.

All and all if you're a Franz Ferdinad fan and you like their past efforts, you'll enjoy this one. However, this album may not be suitable for the passive Franz fans.

3 out of 5 stars.

Best Songs: Ulysses, No You Girls, Dream Again, Katherine Kiss Me

Video of the Week: 2/22/09

Video of the Week: 2/22/09 - Peter Bjorn & John - "Nothing To Worry About"

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MTV - The Noise From Brookyln

As much as we all love to hate MTV, I actually found something that they made worth while watching. This video is about indie bands from Brooklyn, and the quote music "scene" there... It features interviews with bands like Grizzly Bear, Dirty Projectors, Yeasayer, and more!

I think you may just like it...

MTV Shows

Video of the Week: 2/15/09

Video of the Week: 2/15/09 - Blitzen Trapper - "Furr"

Music Review: Animal Collective - Merriweather Post Pavilion

All the buzz surrounding this album has been worth the wait, Animal Collective's ninth record "Merriweather Post Pavilion" is so far the best of 2009. It has all the things critics look for, cohesiveness, catchy hooks, and musical/lyrical depth, and more.

One of the great things about 'Merriweather,' is that you don't have to be a huge AC fan to appreciate it. The songs as times remind me of The Beatles when they experimented with their sound, as they found a way to blend pop with rock and not loose any real artistic integrity.

However, this is NOT for closed minded people or mainstream radio, you almost have to let yourself go and just relax. This is a record for people who enjoy this style of music, if you like experimental alternative indie rock, then you'll probably want to pick this one up.

5 out of 5 stars.

Best Songs: In The Flowers, My Girls, Bluish, Brother Sport

Video of the Week: 2/8/09

Video of the Week: 2/8/09 - Flosstradamus ft. Caroline Polacheck - "Big Bills"

Best Albums of 2008

Here's our list of the top ten albums from last year! Hope you enjoyed all of them as we did!