Linkin Park takes home an award from the AMAs

Congratulations to Linkin Park for winning the award for the favorite alternative rock band...check it:
Linkin Park wins AMA

Drowning Pool Concert-Nov 23-Denver

I confess. I originally bought tickets to this show because I thought Jet Black Stare was going to play. But, I found out later that the radio station and promoters had misposted the bands attending. Of course, the tickets were non-refundable so I talked my sister into going. :)

The concert started out with a local band from Englewood, CO called Broken Image. They are a screamo band who actually did quite well. They knew how to engage the concert goers and get things jumping. The slam dancers were happy. They were very happy to opening for Drowning Pool and did a great job of promoting the two bands before them. They rocked!

The next band to come on stage was another local band from Colorado Springs, CO called Elesion. They are an alternative rock/experimental band. The music was very different compared to Broken Image and Drowning Pool. It was a definite mismatch for the crowd. When the lead singer said there were 2 more songs they were going to play, someone in the crowd yelled "Make it fast!" The indians were growing restless. The band was ok, but the lead singer wasn't the best.

Drowning Pool finally came on stage about 10:15p. They started out with the song Soldier which has an awesome bomb siren in the beginning. Nice intro. The new lead singer is quite good. He truly knows how to pull the crowd in. He looked like he was really enjoying himself. I'm not a huge Drowning Pool fan. In fact the only song of theirs I know is Bodies. How can I not know it when it always gets played at almost every hockey game I attend? But, I kept an open mind. They played old school DP and songs from their latest album. My favorite off the new album is 37 Stitches. Awesome song. The lead singer said it was his favorite off the new album as well. We stayed for about 4-5 DP songs then left. I wished I could have stayed longer but was unable to. They are a great band to hear live. They really rocked the house. I highly recommend a DP concert if you are into the heavier rock.

Pictures from the Drowning Pool Concert:

Nickelback's Dark Horse Album

I downloaded the album off of Amazon a couple days ago. The album was co-produced by legendary producer Mutt Lang. You can tell Mutt's influences on the album. It has alot of that Def Leppard large sound. Kind of takes me back to the 80's in some ways. But, why not? Seems to be the "in" thing to do lately. Metallica, Motley Crue, AC/DC, and even Guns and Roses are back.

The first song of the album gets off to a rockin' start. Something in Your Mouth lyrically is a copy cat of Theory of a Deadman's Bad Girlfriend. Another copycat song that comes to mind is Hinder's Use Me. But it is fun and it works. But not for Great Britain, I'm afraid. Radio stations across the pond find the song too racy. One radio station views it differently and is trying to get it played in the UK.
Kerrang! Campaign

The next song Burn It To The Ground will be the rock anthem for all sporting events. It has those rockin' guitars throughout the song, nice solos. Too bad Daniel doesn't have some kick ass drum solo in there somewhere.

Gotta Be Somebody, the first song released as a single off the album, starts out with ethereal backup vocals that merge into Chad singing. This song is typical Nickelback, a little over synthesized though and has a very country feel to me. When I first heard it I thought of Shania Twain. But, very popular radio wise. Also the chorus is catchy. Very romantic/inspiring lyrics. Belongs in a hallmark commercial. LOL

I'd Come For You: Ballad. I predict this one to be popular radiowise as well. I can see it being played at weddings.

Next Go Round: If the Brits are having a problem with Something in your mouth, then they may as well just forget this one. Great song though. Reminiscent of Animals. Fast driving music and beats. I love when the music alternates between left and right speaker too.

Just to Get High: Sad lyrics about a junkie. Not a favorite. Music is dramatic sounding. Love the beats in it though. Nice guitar solo.

Never Gonna Be Alone: Another ballad. Another wedding song.

Shakin' Hands: Not a fan of this song. It is ok. The backup "Hey!" seems to be popular throughout the album. Quite a few of the songs have it except the ballads of course. Filler song.

S.E.X: Need I say more. Not gonna be played in the UK. No way. Kind of funny for a country that brought us Benny Hill and Monty Python. I thought the US was bad. Whoa! Great song though. Reminds me of something Prince would sing. hahahahaha

If Today Was Your Last Day: Inspirational song. Makes you think. Music is ok. I can never get through it for some reason. I'm always fast forwarding through this song.

This Afternoon: Fun, humorous song. I can see it played as the ending credits of some friends drama/comedy movie.

Overall, I really like the album. Kudos to Nickelback for trying something different.

Theory of a Deadman on Tour with Motley Crue, Hinder and The Last Vegas

Welcome to the Music is Life Blog

I've decided to create a blog dedicated to various genres of music that I've discovered and like. Feel free to add anything you've discovered and would like to share. I love discovering new music! I'm currently on 3 street teams. One is for Theory of a Deadman. I lead a street team for Jet Black Stare (Colorado Team) and I just signed up for the Monolith Street Team (held annually at Red Rocks in Colorado). But, I do support smaller signed and unsigned bands as well. I guess I'm addicted to music. LOL There could be worse vices.

My renewed addiction to music started out with the Linkin Park Projekt Revolution concert at Fiddler's Green in August. September saw me at Red Rocks enjoying American Bang, Finger Eleven, Hinder and 3 Doors Down. October blew Chris Cornell in to town at the Ogden with Timbaland performing his new album Scream (due out Feb 3). And for November, I'm going to the Drowning Pool concert at the Marquis Theater this Sunday. Who knows what is up for December! Perhaps a Colorado band such as Meese and the Fray at Vail or the Flobots at the end of the month (probably sold out already).

Some of my favorite bands are: Theory of a Deadman (surprise), Nickelback, NIN, Linkin Park, Flobots, Chris Cornell, Silvergun, Society Red, Worldstatic, The Used, Atreyu, Adelitas Way, etc.