You know what’s worse that hearing Def Leppard? Hearing Tom Cruise singing Def Leppard. It seems that America agreed with me with the theatrical release of the movie “Rock of Ages.” Actually, according to most the critics of the movie, Tom was the only redeeming factor for the movie that managed to bring in only $15 million in its opening weekend. For those of you who do not follow movies, that’s really not good. Hopefully this will put another bullet in the life of musicals.
Let’s take a look at new music hitting stores.
The Smashing Pumpkins, better known as Billy Corgan’s band that calls themselves The Smashing Pumpkins, released “Oceania.” There is no doubt that Billy Corgan is a damn good musician. The Smashing Pumpkins are one of my favorite bands of all time. When I think of the ’90s grunge scene, the Pumpkins pop in my head way before Nirvana (I’ll be waiting for the hate mail for that comment: matt@themetrospirit.com). The new album is definitely worth checking out. Billy is making music for himself and the hardcore fans now. I guess there is no need to try and do it for the money/popularity when you’ll be cashing checks for “Siamese Dream” for the rest of your life.
Susanna Hoffs, lead singer of the Bangles, released a new single this week called “Raining.” I didn’t listen to the song or anything crazy like that, I just wanted to say that she is holding up really well. Do yourself a favor and use the Google machine to remember how hot she is. You can check out the new album from Susanna, “Someday,” which will be released later this year.
On the other hand, there are some that aren’t holding up as well, at least physically. Fiona Apple’s new album was released this week (title way too long to insert here) and I have to say, it’s awesome. Across the board, Fiona will always be one of my favorite artists. She’s not aging as well as I had hoped, but honestly, I’d still hit it. Too much? Download the disk, Matt Stone Approved.
I received an email about Cameras, Guns, & Radios playing a show with Jesup Dolly this Friday at Rub It In Lounge. What other shows are coming to Augusta? What bands are making statements around the CSRA? Let me know; email matt@themetrospirit.com.
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Dance? Me?
This will not come as a big shocker, but I’m not what people would call a dancer. I know, I know… you had me pegged as this generation’s Ren McCormack. I would much rather check out a band, stand in one place and enjoy my beverage without getting hit by someone’s pelvis. But when you have guests come into town and they want to dance, you take them to dance.
Lucky for me, Soul Bar was packed for ’80’s Night this past Friday. It was especially packed when we showed up at 12:30 a.m. Somehow I was suckered into dancing. Actually, it didn’t take that much convincing after that third shot of Fireball. Some of you may not know this as well, but I’m white, really white. In return, my dancing is white, really white, like Carlton Banks white. I can honestly say we had a blast. And if anything, it’s great for people watching. Back when I used to host over at The Vue, the best part was standing in the DJ booth and watch people dance around like idiots.
The only part that was weird about Soul Bar and dancing on stage, which is packed, is the 20 guys who just stand right off of the stage and stare at the girls dancing. They don’t move, they don’t talk, they just stare. I imagine that they are thinking, “If I stare long and hard enough, they will jump off the stage and take their clothes off.” In my experience, that has never happened. Two questions: why do you guys do that, and where can I get dancing lessons?
You know what’s worse that hearing Def Leppard? Hearing Tom Cruise singing Def Leppard. It seems that America agreed with me with the theatrical release of the movie “Rock of Ages.” Actually, according to most the critics of the movie, Tom was the only redeeming factor for the movie that managed to bring in only $15 million in its opening weekend. For those of you who do not follow movies, that’s really not good. Hopefully this will put another bullet in the life of musicals.
Let’s take a look at new music hitting stores.
The Smashing Pumpkins, better known as Billy Corgan’s band that calls themselves The Smashing Pumpkins, released “Oceania.” There is no doubt that Billy Corgan is a damn good musician. The Smashing Pumpkins are one of my favorite bands of all time. When I think of the ’90s grunge scene, the Pumpkins pop in my head way before Nirvana (I’ll be waiting for the hate mail for that comment: matt@themetrospirit.com). The new album is definitely worth checking out. Billy is making music for himself and the hardcore fans now. I guess there is no need to try and do it for the money/popularity when you’ll be cashing checks for “Siamese Dream” for the rest of your life.
Susanna Hoffs, lead singer of the Bangles, released a new single this week called “Raining.” I didn’t listen to the song or anything crazy like that, I just wanted to say that she is holding up really well. Do yourself a favor and use the Google machine to remember how hot she is. You can check out the new album from Susanna, “Someday,” which will be released later this year.
On the other hand, there are some that aren’t holding up as well, at least physically. Fiona Apple’s new album was released this week (title way too long to insert here) and I have to say, it’s awesome. Across the board, Fiona will always be one of my favorite artists. She’s not aging as well as I had hoped, but honestly, I’d still hit it. Too much? Download the disk, Matt Stone Approved.
I received an email about Cameras, Guns, & Radios playing a show with Jesup Dolly this Friday at Rub It In Lounge. What other shows are coming to Augusta? What bands are making statements around the CSRA? Let me know; email matt@themetrospirit.com.
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You know what’s worse that hearing Def Leppard? Hearing Tom Cruise singing Def Leppard. It seems that America agreed with me with the theatrical release of the movie “Rock of Ages.” Actually, according to most the critics of the movie, Tom was the only redeeming factor for the movie that managed to bring in only $15 million in its opening weekend. For those of you who do not follow movies, that’s really not good. Hopefully this will put another bullet in the life of musicals.
Let’s take a look at new music hitting stores.
The Smashing Pumpkins, better known as Billy Corgan’s band that calls themselves The Smashing Pumpkins, released “Oceania.” There is no doubt that Billy Corgan is a damn good musician. The Smashing Pumpkins are one of my favorite bands of all time. When I think of the ’90s grunge scene, the Pumpkins pop in my head way before Nirvana (I’ll be waiting for the hate mail for that comment: matt@themetrospirit.com). The new album is definitely worth checking out. Billy is making music for himself and the hardcore fans now. I guess there is no need to try and do it for the money/popularity when you’ll be cashing checks for “Siamese Dream” for the rest of your life.
Susanna Hoffs, lead singer of the Bangles, released a new single this week called “Raining.” I didn’t listen to the song or anything crazy like that, I just wanted to say that she is holding up really well. Do yourself a favor and use the Google machine to remember how hot she is. You can check out the new album from Susanna, “Someday,” which will be released later this year.
On the other hand, there are some that aren’t holding up as well, at least physically. Fiona Apple’s new album was released this week (title way too long to insert here) and I have to say, it’s awesome. Across the board, Fiona will always be one of my favorite artists. She’s not aging as well as I had hoped, but honestly, I’d still hit it. Too much? Download the disk, Matt Stone Approved.
I received an email about Cameras, Guns, & Radios playing a show with Jesup Dolly this Friday at Rub It In Lounge. What other shows are coming to Augusta? What bands are making statements around the CSRA? Let me know; email matt@themetrospirit.com.
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