Today Was A Fairytale

When I see “Today Was a Fairytale” I think of Taylor Swift’s upbeat country love song. That is defiantly not what I got when I saw Amyst’s cover of this song.  Taylor Swift and Amyst are what you call polar opposites. Yet, I like their version for the sheer fact that I like a screamo post hardcore sound and growling. I think it’s pretty awesome when a band does a cover of a song from a completely different genre then what they're used to. I like to hear the different variations of songs; Amyst definitely performed “Today was a Fairytale” differently, to say the least. In the introduction, the vocals are okay, and when it gets to the first set of growling you kind of get lost and forget what song it is, but once you pass that point you can feel the connection between this version and the original. The addition of the techno beats at about 2:30 minutes threw me off the first time I listened to it, but when I listened to it again you can see that the change blends and somewhat lightens up the intensity of the song; making it like the more composed original version. All in all, Amyst’s version of “Today Was a Fairytale” was intriguing.

Well done Amyst, you get 4 Sexploding Ears out of 5.

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Oh My Arcadia!

If you’re looking for something mind blowing, listen up! I heard this band a while ago, and the more songs of theirs I listen to the more I love them; I don’t use ‘love’ lightly. My Arcadia is an amazing, spectacular, and outstanding band. “The Messenger” and “Lulea” are by far my favourite songs; the acoustic versions are beautiful too. In the acoustic versions, the female vocals are so crisp yet undefined, like nothing is being held back. In the original versions, the music is ruthless; you feel a passion arising inside of you as the tune melts into your ears, your mind, and your heart. Both “The Messenger” and “Lulea” leave you wanting more the moment the music stops.  

My Arcadia you get 4.7 Sexploding Ears out of 5.

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Good Evening London

Number 4 on the list of the Top Unsigned Bands of 2010 is Madeira. They have an alternative rock sound with easily relatable lyrics. “I’ve been waiting so long for someone to sing a new song”, the vocals in Good Evening London do just that; they have an interesting resonance that I haven’t heard before. After the guitar solo, during the bridge there is a subtle echo in the background, it gave a different tone to the song and I thought it was pretty cool. Madeira you’ve earned and deserve your spot on the list of Top Unsigned Bands of 2010.

You get 4.5 Sexploding Ears out of 5.

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La La Love in 2011

This is the first non-cover I decided to post; what better way to start of the New Year than with a powerpop acoustic melody by Taylor Thrash.  This is one of those songs that you sing to the person you love, or your biggest crush to make show them how much you like them.  The bubbly vocals and upbeat tempo easily put a smile on your face. I don’t have anything bad to say about this song. You made my day Taylor Thrash.

You get 4.5 Sexploding ears out of 5.

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http://www.purevolume.com/new/TaylorThrash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_z1sCqALKc

http://www.myspace.com/taylorthrash