Hanging Chad

Ok, ok...I realize that that last post was quite biased and not really a review, but more like a tirade on the aural bereavement that was pumped into my ears. There was no real analysis of the tracks or of the content found in the recording. I just chaulked the whole thing up to ultimate suck and a good review should be less subjective. I apologize for the immaturity involved in that. The next one will actually be good and on something I can listen to.

Coming Soon:

Swan Songs

Artist: Hollywood Undead
Album: Swan Songs
Release Date: August 26, 2008
Label: A&M/Octane

Anonymity has been a stunt used by musicians for decades. Usually donned because the artist wants to be known for the music they create, not the name they belong to. In the case of the rap group, Hollywood Undead, it is not only used as an excuse to wear cool scary masks, but it serves as bulletproofing from semi-intelligent people.

Influences: "HOLLYWOOD California, Designer Jeans, Camo, Cigarettes, Mickey's 40's, Bud Ice, Pro Tools, OUR FANS, TATTOO'S, Cahuenga blvd, Pla-boy Liquor, THE POWERHOUSE, GETTIN ASS, partying, Subway Sandwiches, ,Hibbidy Hop, Shitty Society, Sidekicks, Freestyling, HXC, Brassknuckles, Riding Bikes Drunk." Not a single person, let alone a musician. Awesome.

Douchbaggery. That word sums up all aspects of Hollywood Undead. What does every song consist of? Parties, doing other dudes' girlfriends, and drinking a ton of beer. In fact, if you buy the edited version of the album, you miss half the lyrics.

I don't even think I need to review the actual music (if that's what you call it) on this album to give you an idea the travesty they conduct upon our ears (see influences.) If you'd like a shot of they lyrical prowess behind the masks, check this out.


When the thrill is gone, Hollywood Undead will only be remembered as a group of douchebags who rose a new generation of douchebags.


ALTERNATIVE:

Hieroglyphics - Full Circle
(or any group not rapping about their wieners)

Genesis

I started a blog over a year ago. I only wrote a few entries. I didn't feel like mind-dumping entries on how my day was or create a litany of complaints.

I will try something different.

I'm going to join the masses of other blogs critiquing music whilst offering superior opinion and compelling propositions. I'd also like this to become a forum for discovering new music -- a place where anyone can feel comfortable talking about the grandiose array of sounds at our fingertips.

Here's to a fresh start.