Concept Album?

A Thousand Suns

Although this is kinda late, Linkin Park's new album - A Thousand Suns - is probably the strangest album I've heard in quite some time. Although labelled as a 'concept' album,this record is very odd and does not sound like old Linkin Park or for tthat matter any band I've ever heard.

No more,heavy guitar riffs and angry lyrics, this album(compared to Hybrid Theory) is like comparing Justin Bieber to Marilyn Manson :P This album defies the nu-metal roots that made Linkin Park famous. There is still the use of turntables by DJ Joe Hahn, but it is now used for the synthesis of echoes and other sounds.

Lyrically this record is inspired by nuclear weaponary and warfare, especially by Robert Oppenheimer's speeches. One of the main themes, brought out from songs like The Catalyst, is oppression and breaking free. Many songs contain samples of famous speeches by Martin Luther and Robert Oppenheimer. Songs like Robot Boy and second single, Waiting For The End are very negative in their lyrics but all the same are probably the second and third best songs of this album.

Undoubtedly, the best song of this mysterious album that continued the trend of a Linkin Park song featuring in a Transformers movie, Iridescent, is lyrically and musically very inspiring. Its subtle yet effective piano opening adds a layer of creativity that is yet alive in this band.
                "Take all the sadness and frustration,
                 And let it go."
                                                           -Iridescent,fourth single from A Thousand Suns

Overall, this album disappointing me and was a let down to me. But maybe Linkin Park is evolving into a more electronic, Depeche Mode type band and away from their nu-metal roots,who they are pioneers of.

The new Chillis :D

As your probably know, the Chillis’ new album –“I’m With You” has released…….

I'm With You

And they are also being inducted into the Rock’n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2012….the 4-piece from California, consisting of Anthony Klieds, Chad Smith, The Flea and new guitarist – Josh Klinghoffer, have released two singles from their album –‘The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie” and “Monarchy of Roses”, the opening number.

This is not a typical RHCP album……Klinghoffers style varies from Frusciante’s and in my opinion this  is for the better, but this is a long call from By The Way. Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ style is similar – punchy, heavy bass lines (which almost drive the song),melodic guitar riffs mixed with 

Anthony’s powerful vocals makes for a exotic album, which varies a lot.

Between 2006 and I’m With You a lot has changed –

Josh Klinghoffer

The Flea returned to music school, learned the trumpet, the band went to Ethiopia and Josh Klinghoffer joined, their trip to Ethiopia inspired them to right a song which is of the same name……it too starts off with a chunky bass line……but behind the mesmerizing vocals, is a complex time signature (the bass is played in 7/4), one of the only RHCP songs to have an off time signature. Then rain dance(as it is popularly called) is a great song. No complex time signatures, no nothing – just 4 almost 50 year olds jamming on top of a building in L.A. The song consists of a funky bass riff and the use of a cowbell by drummer Chad Smith makes a peculiar sound.

Factory of Faith is probably my second favorite track of this brilliant, diverse record, my being Did I let You Know. I feel it is a chill song, a song that you listen to on the beach, admiring the sunset. It is one of the songs in which the bass is slightly overshadowed by the lyrical masterpiece and dreamy lead guitar riffs. It also features the Flea playing the trumpet and has a catchy drum beat and guitar solo.

All in all….in my opinion this is a break away from the old Chilli’s and maybe the Red Hot Chilli peppers are now more technically intellectual…and definitely more diverse in their music……you’ll will think I’m probably sayin this cause I wasn’t born when Blood Sugar Sex Magik released ,and that I have no taste in R*H*C*P*,but trust me…this album is brilliant and offers a range of sounds.

Who am I?

Jared Leto

I ask myself: Why do I listen to rock music?
The only answer is that it makes you feel alive,like you're part of something much bigger.




In the words of Jared Leto,one of my idols -                    "This is cult."


How true that is.


In my school,most people listen to hip-hop artists like Pitbull and Lady Gaga.

No offense to them,but their music is fake......you cannot compare them to people in black shirts and mascara grinding riffs on a black guitar in front 200,000 odd screaming fans.


Hip-Hop is just a singer and someone working a computer.
Even a Pitbull can do that.(Get it?)


The sound of rock music - Face melting solo's,brilliant bass runs,drums being pounded on and a singer belting out verses and sounding quite like a wolf.


To me,thats why is listen to rock....the live shows that don't sound like nursery rhymes,the moshpits,headbanging and crowd waves.


You understand rock.


And it understands you.


There is a song for all your emotions,every moment of your rollercoaster like life.....you can even relate to the lyrics.


Just imagine yourself sitting on the floor,looking out the window with a slow,depressing,almost suicidal rock song playing.


Now imagine yourself listening to Ke$ha.


It just doesn't feel right.


My Chemical Romance's singer - Gerard Way once said -"This is the best time to listen to rock, because it isn't 'cool'."


How right can he be.


He has captured the views of a generation of musically developed people in a single quote..........most people don't even try...they just listen to 'popular' music,blinding themselves to the melodic guitar riffs,subtle technicalities and powerful lyrics of 'unpopular' music.


The songwriting skills of Rock artists often capture the views of generations,and also make WAY more sense than - "No he can't read my poker face."


Um....yeah...so this is my first blog as a 13 year old who has an impeccable taste in music.