Music Review: Overworld

Before my blog turns into a fashion blog, I figured I'd better blog more music reviews. Hahaha.

I didn't see the picture when I first heard the band, but now that I'm blogging it, they do give off this Japanese anime/manga look, don't they?

The first song I heard from Overworld was Until We're Dead. If you haven't listened to it yet, give it a listen now:



I really liked the riffs and the beats of the song. It's really hard rock. So, great stuff.
BUT, when a song starts off with such beats and riffs, I tend to expect more of the song, especially because they already caught my attention with their first bar. That said, I was a bit disappointed when the lead vocals came in.

Don't get me wrong, they have great lead vocals, but I just don't see the perfect blend between the vocals and the rest of the music that I often do in hard rock - or any music. I just felt that Endigo (lead vocals) has a punk rock quality to his voice, but he's singing hard rock.

Then again, I don't discourage different genres, it's just a personal opinion on the blend of voices and music. And I'm a pretty picky person.

Another song I'd suggest you give a listen to would be Spider.



My take on Overworld?

Separately, I like the vocals and the band music. As a whole? I feel that a bit more could be done with the blend. Maybe they could try something pop rock, or Endigo could add more grit into his voice? Idk. You're gonna have to figure this out.

Perhaps their music reminds me of Black Veil Brides, and I really expected Endigo to have something like Andy's voice that it created that gap in the blending of voices and music for me... I honestly have no clue.

Nonetheless, I still think everyone should give this band a listen because they have some really sick beats and riffs. By sick, I mean I feel that it's top notch awesome.


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Music Review: A New Tomorrow

What's a music junkie's greatest joy? More music. Duh.
Imagine my joy when I have more bands following me as time passes? I'm beyond happy.

Most of the bands I've reviewed are from the Americas, so I'm psyched that today's band is from London. The last time I've been in London was 8 years ago, but I think bands always bring different styles that excite me. Makes me want to visit the world musically actually.

I'm digressing. I should really be talking about A New Tomorrow.

To some extent, I feel that One Direction has become so big that they're probably one of the first bands you'll listen to that you forget the presence of rock bands in London itself.

I kinda liked 'What They Can't Steal From You' by A New Tomorrow. What sucks is that they don't have a full version of the song on youtube, so here's the closest snippet of the song off their channel:



You'll really have to check out their website for the full song.

On the other hand, they do have one song on youtube and it's called Brighter than the Sun! Do check this out!




I'll be honest here, here's where I think the band stands at the moment:

Before you stop caring about them, LISTEN.

A New Tomorrow isn't bad. They just haven't really blown me off my feet yet. I feel that What They Can't Steal From You, Love Utopia and Brighter than the Sun are songs that are kinda good, but not exactly there yet.

Ugh. Where's my vocabulary when I need it! I think the band is definitely going in the right direction with their music, but I just feel that I can't exactly connect with the songs just yet. It's like, I like the song, but I don't think it's fantastic.

To A New Tomorrow if you chance this page: I don't mind if you hate this review because I gave you a lousy rating. This is really my honest opinion of what I hear from you. Music can always be improved, bands always mature. I'm sure A New Tomorrow can be great, just now may not be the time yet. Please don't kill me for this, but keep reading my blog!

PS. Everyone is free to tweet me or email me if you think I'm wrong about the band.

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Music Review: The Royal (Part 2)

 The Royal is probably one of the first bands I've reviewed since I started this blog, and when they released their new single 'This Isn't Love', I found myself loving the band more than I already did.

This band is seriously rad! The pop rock beats are always a great melody to listen to when I decide to calm my ears after listening to long periods of hard rock. Not to mention how This Isn't Love had me singing to it after a couple of listens! You guys HAVE TO listen to this!



This Isn't Love boasts of pop rock beats that'll have you tapping your toes and singing to it, and eventually dancing in your room (like Taylor Swift in You Belong With Me). Once again, The Royal blew me away with the perfect blend of beats, melody, background and vocals. It's the perfect fuse of the elements... God, I love it. (and my iTunes page is open as I blog this... Definitely buying this song! - PS. Update: I've already bought ALL their songs on iTunes)

Seriously though, The Royal has never failed to impress mefrom their rendition of Die Young to Girl Like That, to Freaks and This Isn't Love. I have no idea why these guys aren't signed yet because I think they have so much potential in them!

If you need more proof, listen to this:



Amazing right?
I swear I'm falling love with this band as I listen to more of their music! (and I wish I stayed in the US so I can visit them!! ): )

Since I've started my half ratings, here's what I think of The Royal:

It's no question that The Royal is  crazy talented and obviously know what they're doing. And I promise you, this grade has nothing to do with the fangirl in me. I wasn't totally convinced when I first listened to them because they didn't have much music on their YouTube page, but they're pretty successful in getting me on their side. (and falling for them. YES, I know I've said this a lot.)

Still, I'd love to hear MORE from The Royal. Perhaps you could show us a different side of you by trading the pop beats for something a bit more mellow? Like the acoustic version of Die Young.

Don't worry too much about the feedback. You already have a fan in me. I'll always be on your side. HEHE.


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Music Review: Something You Whisper

A follower on twitter (@Marlizette) recommended this band to me. I seriously love it when blog readers start recommending bands to me. Especially so when I find myself liking the band they recommend.

That's what happened when I first listened to Something You Whisper.

 
My first impression of Something You Whisper was that they're a punk rock band, but I realized they have hard rock elements in their music as well, which is really cool.

To be honest, The Greatest Hiding Places was the song that pretty much determined their standard for me. Give it a listen!



I guess my first impression came from this song. Their lead vocals, Wes Will, has this really classic punk rock voice, that I guess made me theme the band as punk until I listened closer to Something You Whisper's music.

The Greatest Hiding Places is a great blend of vocals, melody and bass. I must admit, I do want to sing along to this song after giving it a few more listens. BUT, I did think the song ended kinda abruptly. Not that it's a bad thing, but I feel a bit short-changed because I got really into the song... and it ended. LOL. Nonetheless, I still love this one.

Some other songs by Something You Whisper here:





20/20 In The 3rd is the latest single released by the band. I felt that the song definitely defined the band's direction in music - ie. Hard Rock (do correct me if I'm wrong) - and I did feel that they've matured a little since The Greatest Hiding Places.

If you like Punk, stick to The Greatest Hiding Places, but if you want to hear more, I guess 20/20 In The 3rd is something you should check out. I must say I was a bit intimidated by the rough voice in some bits of the song, but otherwise, I think this song is pretty great!

(I did find an awkward part that I THINK could be improved, but I can't find it now. Wait. I got it. It's on 1:23. I like the semi-shout - semi cos it's not exactly a shout - in 'Am I good enough for you' but I felt the transition to the next verse is a bit awkward and kinda off.) Then again, this is a TIP.

That being said, here's what I think of Something You Whisper:

 I mean, I think Something You Whisper is pretty great, and I seriously think Wes Will has this really awesome quality to his voice that makes me want to listen to more of their songs. Plus they have really good blends when it comes to melody and bass (which is absolutely important and crucial in rock music).

BUT, I think that I can't seem to find a lot of recordings/good quality versions of their music on their YouTube channel, so I'm still a bit hesitant to give them a four... Maybe when they start releasing more songs this year...

Considering the fact that they're promising more things to come in 2013, I'll definitely be watching these boys.

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Music Review: You End Me

I just realized it's been ages since I last did a music review... Some really great bands have been following me recently, and I just haven't had the time to review anything! It sucks being busy with schoolwork AND falling sick.

You End Me is one of the newer bands I've come to know of, and I'm seriously digging their music.



Their single Dead End boasts of punk rock beats that keep you wanting for more. Dead End sounds like a really professional song that will definitely have you singing along to it once you've had a few listens.

Another one of their videos that caught my eye (or ear) is their take on Justin Bieber's 'As Long As You Love Me'.



I felt that they gave the song a rock beat that is distinctly different from how Justin did his. In fact, I found this rock version more refreshing! Good job guys!

That being said, here's what I think of the band:

I seriously love the lead singer's voice and their style, but in my opinion, You End Me needs more songs to allow me to give them a better review. I mean, if every of their songs are going to be as stellar as As Long As You Love Me or Dead End, then I'd say we're going to have a new pop/punk rock band we're all going to love, but in the meantime, I'm withholding judgement.

Nonetheless, I do love You End Me's music and will definitely keep checking this band out for any new music! So don't give up on what you love to do guys, I'll always be hanging around scouting new music to fall in love with!

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Music Review: Artist Vs Poet

For today's music review, you may recognize the lead vocals from the band from somewhere else...

Actually, Artist Vs Poet has been following me for awhile on Twitter and I feel that it's only right to spread some love on this band I've come to love (especially since I was in complete support of Joe Kirkland when he was on The Voice).

The first thing you'll notice if you Google Artist Vs Poet would definitely be the three delicious guys currently in the band (I'm speaking from a fangirl's point of view). BUT, what you don't see, is the fact that this band has the talent to match their looks. (Meaning: It's not all about looks with them.)

When I first decided to check the band out, I was psyched. I was completely blown away by Joe's performances on The Voice that I had a certain level of expectations for them. Good part? They didn't disappoint.



Wait For You struck me as the perfect song to listen to on a nice day. It's one of those songs I'll want to play in my car (if I owned one) as I let my hair down. It's upbeat, yet really relaxing - something you'd definitely enjoy listening to when you're trying to calm yourself from a tiring day at work or school.

While it is unlike Gives You Hell, I'd say I love this side of Artist Vs Poet just as much. It shows a different quality in Joe's voice...

Anyway, here's a cover they did:



Yes, it is originally sung by Maroon 5, which makes this very hard for me.
Firstly, Maroon 5 is one of my favorite bands, EVER, and I can be a bit judgmental or harsh since I'm mostly married to the original. Plus the fact that it is one of their more recent songs, which brings the whole comparison thingie to another level.

I love Joe's voice (as usual), but I felt that the verses were a bit harsh. The harsh verses actually made it a bit hard for me to listen to the song, but I really like how Artist Vs Poet did the chorus. What I feel could have been done better would be Artist Vs Poet taking a more personal stand on the song? Because at the moment, the melody feels so much like the original that I don't feel that I get a glimpse of Artist Vs Poet because it's too much like Maroon 5's version. But then again, that's my take on it.

Anyway, here's what I think of Artist Vs Poet:

 I really love their original songs, but I do think they could do better and try to develop their own styles when they decide to cover any other songs by other artists. Nonetheless, I see the potential in Artist Vs Poet and I'd still check out (and most probably love) whatever new music they produce in future!

I actually did this post now because this is what's happening a week from now!

 That's right! On February 27, Artist Vs Poet will be opening for Secondhand Serenade (another great band I love) at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California!
I have no idea whey they didn't do it when I was traveling the West Coast, but for those of you who live nearby, you have no excuse! Secondhand Serenade and Artist Vs Poet are two amazing bands you have to listen to and trust me, it will do you good to listen to them live!

So what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now! (check the link below)

 I WANT TO SEE SECONDHAND SERENADE AND ARTIST VS POET!

I would be there, without a doubt, if I actually lived in the US, but I'm currently trapped on my lovely island, a slave to my books. :(
PS. It's a lot of hot guys in one location, so you should DEFINITELY be there!

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