1st listen – Give up halfway through.
2nd listen – Man, that riff was awesome. I’ll just listen to that one part.
3rd listen – I guess I do like this song. I’ll suffer through the whole thing.
4th listen through 8th listen – Repeat
9th listen – This song is the greatest thing ever. I can’t believe I thought this part 6 minutes in was unnecessary.
10th listen – (Person inevitably in the car with you thinks this song is way too long).
So the nominations for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards were announced today. Read the complete list here (that means click on the word “here”). Have a chuckle, and, please, post a comment. :)
“We’re The Format Acoustic,” finished lead singer Nate Ruess, half of the band that graced Legends’ stage Saturday night for their final show of the year. Sam Means accompanied on vocals, piano, and guitar.
Though they were only two, the duo from Arizona commanded the audience with up-beat songs and comedic relief. Concert-goers were able to provide percussion (if you call clapping and saying ‘ka!’ percussion) and back-up vocals in addition to singing along to well known hits such as The First Single or The Compromise. New songs featured in the concert included “Swans” and “Faith in Fast Cars.”
The guys left without a signing, promising a new CD soon and a possible return to Indiana, though “not South Bend, guys. Just not South Bend.”
The group’s latest compilation, “B-Sides & Rarities” is available for purchase on iTunes, in any self-respecting music store, and at theformat.com.
Musically, anyway.
Throughout the rest of the year, there are bands we avoid. And bands we only listen to in secret. And bands we make fun of other people for listening to. And bands that we basically universally agree shouldn’t exactly exist.
Thank God for Christmas–That wonderful season of forgiveness and love! Because during the Christmas season, there is an unspoken truce between listeners of all genres of music that allows for you to play anyone you want–Provided, of course, that it’s Christmas music. You don’t need to feel ashamed about Clay Aiken’s Christmas album; no one is allowed to make fun of you for owning Bette Midler’s Cool Yule…It’s Christmas! As long as it features sleigh bells, you’re gold.
So, hipsters and mainstream listeners alike, pull those pop Christmas CDs we all know you own out from between your mattresses…It’s okay. Just be sure to put them away come December 26.
If you need help padding your guilty-pleasure Christmas-only collection, here are some suggestions:
