This is not a joke. I stress that its not a joke...i know its going to seem like a joke but this band is for real. They are called tinted windows and consist of James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins) on guitar, Bun E. Carlos (Cheap Trick) on drums, Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne) on bass and Taylor Hanson (Hanson) vocals. From the clips available it seems like straight up power pop. Could be surprisingly decent....or not. Its certainly entertaining enough. There's an album due out 4/21 and they will be playing their first show at SXSW. See for yourself: http://stereogum.com/archives/video/post-3_054411.html
I for one am a sucker for a good pop tune and fear already that I might like this more than i should. I also love a good slab of irony, so they're 2 for 2. But the weirdness of it all may be too much to overcome. I guess we shall see come April.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
And Now For Something Completely Different...
Today on the RollingScone, an Editorial... from Satan!
Lucifer D. Satan here, (the D stands for Delightful!). Today I would like to talk to you, dear RollingScone readers, about something that has been bugging me lately: the lack of props that have been shown to me in recent years. Doesn't anyone remember the good ol' days when artists were selling their souls to me left and right just for the opportunity to write a killer rock song. Robert Johnson, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Monkee's; all wrote I.O.U's that their asses are gonna be cashin real soon. (Well except for the Stones, I gave them immortal life.) I used to get respect from the Blues community, they knew that I was the source of all their howlin' and pickin'. But today, nothing! You think Britney Spears sold out for all that "talent?" of course not, that's all Louisiana home cookin' right there. I mean I gave Axl Rose his soul back after the Use Your Illusion tour and look what happened, 13 damn years and all we got was Chinese Democracy? Good Lord! And don't think I haven't noticed all you heathens mocking me in your movies and TV shows.
First off, to Ralph "Karate Kid" Macchio, yeah you were great in Karate Kid, but there's no way you could handle what my shits bringin'. I could beat you with one hand tied behind my back, blindfolded while making out with Jamie Gertz. I love that one of my clients, Stevie Vai, played me in the movie, he's a real B.A. but c'mon! RALPH MACCHIO, and he didn't even have Pat Morita or that hot Shue girl to root him on. I definitely woulda put him in a body bag. Notice to Charlie Daniels, even if I did play the fiddle, which I don't 'cuz it's gay, I would still be able to kick your ass. Will Farrell and Garth Brooks, What The F!!!. You wanna compare songs? How bout Stairway to Heaven, Hey Jude, Sympathy for the Devil. I almost shit a brick when I saw that "skit." I'm the Devil, I think I know how to rock. And P.S. see you guys in about a week.
I don't even get my name in the liner notes anymore. At least Zeppelin gave me a shout out if you play Zeppelin IV backwards. And I'm pretty sure I made it into a few song lyrics back in the 70's. Chris Brown may be beating Rihanna in my name, but he sure ain't shoutin' my praises in his damn liner notes, or on Entertainment Tonight. Well whatever, I don't need any of your acknowledgements, I'll see you all soon anyway, when you're burning in hell!
Lucifer D. Satan here, (the D stands for Delightful!). Today I would like to talk to you, dear RollingScone readers, about something that has been bugging me lately: the lack of props that have been shown to me in recent years. Doesn't anyone remember the good ol' days when artists were selling their souls to me left and right just for the opportunity to write a killer rock song. Robert Johnson, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Monkee's; all wrote I.O.U's that their asses are gonna be cashin real soon. (Well except for the Stones, I gave them immortal life.) I used to get respect from the Blues community, they knew that I was the source of all their howlin' and pickin'. But today, nothing! You think Britney Spears sold out for all that "talent?" of course not, that's all Louisiana home cookin' right there. I mean I gave Axl Rose his soul back after the Use Your Illusion tour and look what happened, 13 damn years and all we got was Chinese Democracy? Good Lord! And don't think I haven't noticed all you heathens mocking me in your movies and TV shows.
First off, to Ralph "Karate Kid" Macchio, yeah you were great in Karate Kid, but there's no way you could handle what my shits bringin'. I could beat you with one hand tied behind my back, blindfolded while making out with Jamie Gertz. I love that one of my clients, Stevie Vai, played me in the movie, he's a real B.A. but c'mon! RALPH MACCHIO, and he didn't even have Pat Morita or that hot Shue girl to root him on. I definitely woulda put him in a body bag. Notice to Charlie Daniels, even if I did play the fiddle, which I don't 'cuz it's gay, I would still be able to kick your ass. Will Farrell and Garth Brooks, What The F!!!. You wanna compare songs? How bout Stairway to Heaven, Hey Jude, Sympathy for the Devil. I almost shit a brick when I saw that "skit." I'm the Devil, I think I know how to rock. And P.S. see you guys in about a week.
I don't even get my name in the liner notes anymore. At least Zeppelin gave me a shout out if you play Zeppelin IV backwards. And I'm pretty sure I made it into a few song lyrics back in the 70's. Chris Brown may be beating Rihanna in my name, but he sure ain't shoutin' my praises in his damn liner notes, or on Entertainment Tonight. Well whatever, I don't need any of your acknowledgements, I'll see you all soon anyway, when you're burning in hell!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
RollingScone's Single of the Week
If you haven't heard the new track by The Lonely Island (feat. T-Pain), you should check it out immediately. It's sure to be the yacht club anthem of the year. Between T-Pain's processed vocals, endless declarative and imperative statements, and repeated curses, it has all the makings of a hit. Check out the song and the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7yfISlGLNU
Sunday, February 8, 2009
BREAKING NEWS from the GRAMMYS
This Just In! Breaking News from the Grammy's™. In another startling upset, Metallica has been shut out once again, losing the "Best Rock Album" award to Jethro Tull. This Regarded as the front runners, the 0 time winning band, who recently decided to come back to the Grammy Awards after boycotting the event after their ...And Justice for All, lost out on the Best Hard Rock Album of the Year award to Jethro Tull. This recent announcement has caused some consternation as Jethro Tull wasn't actually nominated for any awards.
Also announced as winners at this year event:
U2 won 12 awards, including album of the year for All That You Can't Leave Behind, the 9th year in a row that this album has won the award.
Miley Cyrus won for Jailbait of the year award, supplanting last year's winner JoJo.
Jizz in my Pants won for Best Song, a first for the boys from Lonely Island.
Best Rap album was cancelled due to the fact that none of the nominators have ever listened to a rap album.
Also announced as winners at this year event:
U2 won 12 awards, including album of the year for All That You Can't Leave Behind, the 9th year in a row that this album has won the award.
Miley Cyrus won for Jailbait of the year award, supplanting last year's winner JoJo.
Jizz in my Pants won for Best Song, a first for the boys from Lonely Island.
Best Rap album was cancelled due to the fact that none of the nominators have ever listened to a rap album.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Bruce Springstein Apology
In a letter meant for Rolling Stone Magazine, which was accidentally stolen... err delivered to the wrong address, legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen has written a moving apology to his fans for his recent missteps.
Dear Fans,
I, Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen sincerely apologize to you for selling-out my morals and ethics and disappointing all of you. I, Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen apologize for signing an exclusive and lucrative contract with Wal-Mart so that they alone can sell my fantastic Greatest Hits album, featuring all of my biggest hits on two compact discs for only $8.99, which is a price anyone can afford, even those poor people who work under the oppressive yolk of the evil Wal-Mart corporation. In addition, I Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen apologize for allowing our Super Bowl performance to be taped, normally I, Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen, would never allow my musical integrity to be compromised, but in this case I, Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen decided to make an exception because they paid me a shit-load of money and hey, my kids gotta eat too right? I mean who the hell are you guys to tell me what to do. I wrote Thunder Road and Born to Run, what have you done lately, keep pumping my gas and buying my albums and shut the hell up. Finally, I, Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen, also apologize for teaming with General Mills and Wal-Mart to create my delicious new cereal, The Boss's Springsteen-O's, a delicious chocolate malted cereal with special instrument shaped marshmallows. Every box comes with a commemorative "I hate capitalism" playing card, collect all 52! Additionally it provides 14 essential vitamin's and minerals, perfect for a day of protesting the Iraq War or keying a Hummer! I, Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen would like to thank you, my fans, for calling me out on all my recent misdeeds, it is people like you who keep me honest.
Best,
Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen
p.s. I, "The Boss" pre-emptively apologize for my upcoming McDonald's Commercial in which I endorse Mayor McCheese/Ronald McDonald Presidential Ticket for 2012.
Dear Fans,
I, Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen sincerely apologize to you for selling-out my morals and ethics and disappointing all of you. I, Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen apologize for signing an exclusive and lucrative contract with Wal-Mart so that they alone can sell my fantastic Greatest Hits album, featuring all of my biggest hits on two compact discs for only $8.99, which is a price anyone can afford, even those poor people who work under the oppressive yolk of the evil Wal-Mart corporation. In addition, I Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen apologize for allowing our Super Bowl performance to be taped, normally I, Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen, would never allow my musical integrity to be compromised, but in this case I, Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen decided to make an exception because they paid me a shit-load of money and hey, my kids gotta eat too right? I mean who the hell are you guys to tell me what to do. I wrote Thunder Road and Born to Run, what have you done lately, keep pumping my gas and buying my albums and shut the hell up. Finally, I, Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen, also apologize for teaming with General Mills and Wal-Mart to create my delicious new cereal, The Boss's Springsteen-O's, a delicious chocolate malted cereal with special instrument shaped marshmallows. Every box comes with a commemorative "I hate capitalism" playing card, collect all 52! Additionally it provides 14 essential vitamin's and minerals, perfect for a day of protesting the Iraq War or keying a Hummer! I, Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen would like to thank you, my fans, for calling me out on all my recent misdeeds, it is people like you who keep me honest.
Best,
Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen
p.s. I, "The Boss" pre-emptively apologize for my upcoming McDonald's Commercial in which I endorse Mayor McCheese/Ronald McDonald Presidential Ticket for 2012.
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